By ATSUSHI OHARA/ Staff Writer
November 24, 2019 at 07:00 JST
Paper products offered by Kamiji Kakimoto in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward (Ryoji Tsuchiya)
Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city.
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Its appearance and texture instantly envelops visitors with its elegant and gentle ambience.
That’s the charm of traditional Japanese “washi” paper.
Kamiji Kakimoto, founded in 1716, was initially a bamboo wholesaler. It has operated as a paper store since 1845.
In addition to handling up to 3,000 varieties of washi paper, it offers notebooks and other original washi products at the storefront.
Particularly worthy of note is a writing set with hand-dyed letter paper featuring seasonal flowers. The ravishingly beautiful paper is recommended as a gift for that special someone.
Address: Teramachi-dori Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto.
Open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
For more information, visit the official website at (http://www.kamiji-kakimoto.jp/).
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