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The Japanese Paper Place Trusted source for washi, fine Japanese paper since 1982. Wholesale/Retail 🌎 Shipping Worldwide

What do you think of autumn colours paired with gold? 🍂✨ Our Chiyogami is silkscreen-printed by hand, using rich pigment...
10/13/2026

What do you think of autumn colours paired with gold? 🍂✨ Our Chiyogami is silkscreen-printed by hand, using rich pigments and often includes radiant gold or silver. Versatile and strong, it’s perfect for paper crafts, bookbinding, gift wrapping, card making, and more!

Paper in the first image (from top):
All Chiyogami, 70g, 24 x 36”
-CHY1077
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/chiyogami-1077c/
-CHY674
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/chiyogami-674c/
-CHY819
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/chiyogami-819c/
-CHY892
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/chiyogami-892c/

The Japanese Paper Place will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Thanksgiving and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13.W...
10/09/2026

The Japanese Paper Place will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Thanksgiving and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13.

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍎🍁

10/09/2026

The Osaki family’s story continues! Beyond the artist demonstrations and exhibition at The Japanese Paper Place, the family visited two washi-focused art exhibitions in Toronto and joined us for An Evening with the Papermakers at the Arts & Letters Club.

“I’m back here again to express my gratitude to the Canadian people and to inspire my children”, said Akari during her presentation at the Arts & Letters Club. “If I hadn’t met Nancy and Canadian artists who showed us the importance of our work, I would have quit papermaking many years ago.”

We loved seeing their amazement and curiosity as they discovered new ways of using washi and connected with artists in Toronto. We hope these experiences will inspire the next generation of the Osaki family’s papermaking story 💛

Exhibitions visited:

🖼 Celebrating Osaki Washi: Exhibition
📍The Japanese Paper Place

🖼 Wandering Glimmers by Loree Ovens
📍Propeller Art Gallery

🖼 Kamiphony by Cybèle Young
📍Koffler Arts

Special thanks to:
Consulate General of Japan in Toronto
Arts & Letters Club of Toronto

Discover Osaki Washi on our website 🔗
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/wholesale/osaki-washi/

10/06/2026

Mon-kiri is a traditional paper-cutting activity that was popular among children during the Edo period. Each design originally featured a family crest (mon) and ranged from geometric shapes to natural forms.

Search “Mon-kiri” online to discover more patterns. With some origami paper and scissors at home, you can join in this playful and meditative activity! 😌💛

10/05/2026

Thank you for joining us last Thursday for the Artist Demonstrations🙌✨ As part of Celebrating Osaki Washi, five artists shared their techniques using Seichosen and Seikosen washi, while papermaker Hisanao Kataoka demonstrated his traditional brush-making technique.

The exhibition continues until October 30 at The Japanese Paper Place. Come see more artworks made with this exceptional washi!

🔷 Celebrating Osaki Washi: Exhibition
Until Friday, October 30, 2026
On view during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

📍The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info 🔗 https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/news/celebrating-osaki-washi/

Special thanks to the demonstrators:
Megan Bray
Sandie Collins
Hisanao Kataoka
Helen McCusker
Liz Menard
Dominique Prévost

Did you know the longest continuously running printmaking studio in Canada is in the Arctic? 👀 The West Baffin Eskimo Co...
09/25/2026

Did you know the longest continuously running printmaking studio in Canada is in the Arctic? 👀

The West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset) has been at the heart of the Inuit art community since the 1950s, and is especially known for its annual print collection release.

We have been a proud supplier of washi to the studio since 1982, and are always excited to see their exquisite work printed on washi - connecting papermakers in Japan with Canadian Inuit artists.

The 2026 collection is now available for preview, featuring many works beautifully printed on washi. Take advantage of this early viewing and reservation opportunity before the official release date for sale, Saturday, October 17!

Explore the collection 👉 https://craftontario.com/collections/2026-cape-dorset-annual-print-collection

To inquire and reserve a print, contact Craft Ontario: 416-921-1721 / [email protected]

Images by Craft Ontario:
1. No. 01 Ijingi Qaumajuuk (Bright Eyes), Laina Geetah, Stonecut & Hand-Colouring using Kizuki Kozo Natural
2. No. 06 Triumph, Saimaiyu Akesuk, Stonecut using Moriki Kozo Bright Yellow
3. No. 14 Owl in Bloom, Padloo Samayualie, Stonecut & Stencil using Kizuki Kozo White
4. No. 15 Dinosaur Riding Transformation, Pitsiulaq Qimirpik, Stonecut using Kizuki Kozo White
5. No. 17 Ananaanama Uutsitingi (My Mother’s Kitchen Set), Mary Eli Parr, Stonecut using Kizuki Kozo Natural
6. No. 19 Focus, Ashley Qavavau, Stonecut & Stencil using Moriki Kozo Turquoise

09/23/2026

"There’s something about working with good paper that makes you slow down." Artist, writer, and printmaker Paul Hunter showcases his working process on Seikosen Kozo washi.

His work will be on view as part of Celebrating Osaki Washi: Exhibition and Demonstrations, starting September 28!

Come see the beautiful dialogue between artists and paper, and experience their work up close.

🔷 Exhibition and Demonstrations

Exhibition:
Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 30
On view during The Japanese Paper Place business hours, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Demonstrations:
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

📍The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info & Tickets 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-osaki-washi-exhibition-and-demonstrations-tickets-1999031039652?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

🔷 An Evening with the Papermakers

Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍Arts & Letters Club
(14 Elm St., Toronto)

More info & Tickets 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-osaki-washi-an-evening-with-the-papermakers-tickets-1997716868932?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Video and artwork by Paul Hunter
Sydenham River (Looking South from Inglis Falls), Sumi Ink and Beam Watercolour on Seichosen Kozo

Looking for a high-quality metallic paper? These finely textured Japanese papers are metallic on one side, with a qualit...
09/18/2026

Looking for a high-quality metallic paper? These finely textured Japanese papers are metallic on one side, with a quality base paper that allows them to retain the light weight and flexibility that set them apart from other metallic options.

Perfect for origami art, paper sculpture, box making, and adding a little bling to cards and invitations✨

Paper in the first image (from top):
-MTL1120 Metal Midare Gold, 120g, 31 x 43”
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/metal-midare-gold-34/
-MTL1127 Metal Unryu Gold, 120g 31 x 43”
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/metal-unryu-gold-23/
-MTL1867 Metal Momi Gold, 90g, 31 x 43”
https://www.japanesepaperplace.com/metal-momi-gold-36/

Last image: gift box made by , using MTL1131 Metal Momi Brass

Papermaking tools!✨ There are many unique tools used in papermaking, crafted by other artisans, and sometimes by the pap...
09/17/2026

Papermaking tools!✨ There are many unique tools used in papermaking, crafted by other artisans, and sometimes by the papermakers themselves. Hisanao Kataoka of the Osaki papermaking family makes the beautiful brushes in the first two images, used to smooth washi onto drying boards.

We’re excited that Hisanao will demonstrate how he makes these brushes at Celebrating Osaki Washi: Exhibition and Demonstrations. We will also have five Ontario artists demonstrate how they use the Osaki’s Seichosen Kozo and Seikosen Mitsumata. A great chance to watch them work and ask questions about their process!

The Osaki papermakers will also be joining us for a Q&A session at Celebrating Osaki Washi: An Evening with the Papermakers. They will present photographs of a year at Osaki Paper Mill, taking us through the seasons and everyday life around their papermaking. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear them in person.

🔷 Exhibition and Demonstrations

Exhibition:
Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 30
On view during The JPP business hours, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Demonstrations:
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

📍The Japanese Paper Place
(103 The East Mall, Unit 1, Toronto)

More info 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-osaki-washi-exhibition-and-demonstrations-tickets-1999031039652?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

🔷 An Evening with the Papermakers

Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍Arts & Letters Club
(14 Elm St., Toronto)

More info 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-osaki-washi-an-evening-with-the-papermakers-tickets-1997716868932?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Images 2-9 by Hisanao Kataoka

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103 The East Mall, Unit 1
Toronto, ON
M8Z5X9

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

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