{"id":43925,"date":"2026-09-09T12:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T03:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=43925"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:17:04","slug":"icc-tenugui-event-2024-en-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news\/2026\/09\/09\/43925\/","title":{"rendered":"Washi Papermaking and the Spirit of Japanese Culture ICC Japanese Culture Event (26\/10\/28, 11\/4) \u25c6Deadline: 10\/21, 9am"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What comes to mind when you think of washi<\/strong>, traditional Japanese paper?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You may picture the paper used for calligraphy or the paper screens found in traditional Japanese homes. Washi has long been an integral part of everyday life in Japan and remains an important element of Japanese culture today.<\/p>\n

In this field trip, we will visit Ozu Washi<\/strong>, a long-established washi paper store founded in Nihombashi in 1653. For more than 360 years, Ozu Washi has supported and cultivated Japan’s rich washi culture while adapting to changing times.<\/p>\n

At the Washi Papermaking Workshop,you\u2019ll have the opportunity to try making washi. You can take your finished sheet home!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In addition, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Ozu History Museum<\/strong>, where you can explore over 370 years of the history of paper and Ozu Washi through valuable historical documents, ukiyo-e prints, and other fascinating exhibits.
\n(<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0learn more about the Ozu History\u00a0Museum.)<\/span><\/p>\n

The spirit of living in harmony with nature, together with the meticulous craftsmanship of skilled artisans, is embodied in the tradition of washi.<\/p>\n

Whether you are interested in Japanese culture or simply looking to make new friends from around the world, everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n

We look forward to your application!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Image of the Washi Papermaking Workshop<\/h5>\n
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Photos by OZU WASHI<\/p><\/div>\n

Cooperation<\/h5>\n

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Ozu\u00a0Shoten<\/span>\u00a0Co., Ltd.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 Ozu Washi<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ozu Washi is a specialty washi paper store founded in Nihombashi, Tokyo, in 1653. The store offers a wide selection of washi from across Japan, primarily hand-crafted washi, for a variety of uses including painting, calligraphy, arts and crafts, and interior design. In addition to its retail store, where visitors can explore washi from different regions of Japan, Ozu Washi features a museum showcasing the history and culture of washi, a gallery, cultural classes, and a workshop where visitors can experience traditional washi papermaking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Date & Time<\/h5>\n

\u2460Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, 9:00am-12:40pm (Check in from 8:50am)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2461Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, 9:00am-12:40pm (Check in from 8:50am)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*When applying, please select either \u2460, \u2461, or “Available on either date.
\n<\/span>*You can attend one session only as both dates share the same contents
\n*If you\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>require<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0reasonable accommodations, please apply for the second session (\u2461) whenever possible\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>and also<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>submit<\/span><\/span><\/span> your request through the ICC Contact Form<\/a>. If you wish to attend the first session (\u2460), please follow the same procedure.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Place<\/h5>\n

\u25c6<\/span><\/span>Meeting point and Check-in: Waseda Campus ICC Lounge<\/a> (Building 3, 1st Floor)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Details will be shared with confirmed participants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>After gathering, all participants will travel together to Ozu Washi. Each participant\u00a0<\/span>is responsible for<\/span>\u00a0their own transportation costs from\u00a0<\/span>Waseda<\/span>\u00a0Campus to Ozu Washi<\/span>\u00a0Nihombashi\u00a0Station (Tozai\u00a0Line)<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25c6<\/span><\/span>Event venue \/ dismissal:\u00a0<\/span>Ozu Washi<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>(Ozu\u00a0Honkan\u00a0Bldg., 3-6-2\u00a0Nihombashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t