Japanese Papers – Hiromi Paper, Inc.

Here you will find Hiromi Paper's wide range of Japanese Papers (washi).The primary fibers used in Japanese papermaking include:Kozo (Mulberry) bark - long, strong fibersGampi bark - yields strong, crisp, translucent sheetsMitsumata bark - shorter than Kozo fibers, yield smooth sheets with shimmering tonalitiesSample b
Size: 26 x 38
Weight: 19 g/m²

Made of 100% Thai Kozo by Nobuyasu Ozaki in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.
Thin paper with strong, long fibers.

Popular for special hinging or backing of artwork .


Size: 25 x 39
Weight: 20 g/m²

Handmade with 75% Thai Kozo and 25% Manila Hemp,
by Nobuyasu Ozaki in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.

A thin, strong & unbleached natural colored paper. Great for conservation, hinging and backing.

*Images taken against dark background



Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 30 g/m²

Handmade in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan by Awagami Factory.

Off-white and relatively thick for a 100% Gampi paper.

Gampi yields a strong, crisp sheet that is translucent, with almost no visible fibers. These papers have a very smooth surface and a satin-like sheen that becomes even more apparent with the thinner sheets. The skill required to make these virtually flawless sheets is second only to their beauty.

Gampi papers are suitable for restoration, etching, ink, and digital printing, as well as platinum prints.
Size: 30 x 56
Weight: 37 g/m²

Handmade in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.
It is made from 50% Japanese Kozo and 50% Sulphite Pulp.

This is a great paper for the fine artist wanting to make large size prints or drawings.
This paper is made by Yasushi Ozaki. Originally trained to make Tengucho, Mr. Ozaki is now the only person to make Daitoshi.



Size: 29.5 x 55
Weight: 45 g/m²

Seichosen may be used for calligraphy, sumi-drawing, printmaking and backing (100% Japanese Kozo).

These beautiful papers are made by Shigeru Ozaki in Kochi prefecture. The material for both Seichosen and Seikosen are cultivated in the local mountains surrounding the Ozaki home. And now his granddaughter, Akari, is making the paper, too.


Size: 29.5 x 55
Weight: 45 g/m²

A natural warm color made from 100% Japanese Mitsumata.

These beautiful papers are made by Shigeru Ozaki in Kochi prefecture.
The material for both Seichosen and Seikosen are cultivated in the local mountains surrounding the Ozaki home.




Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 16 g/m²

Handmade from 100% Japanese Gampi by Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan.
Natural in color.
Size: 25 x 39
Weight: 22 g/m²

Strong Kozo paper made by combining two sheets into one. Senka-shi is used for hinging and backing.

Senkashi is available in 3 types: HM-35 Thin, HM-36 Medium and HM-37 Thick.

Handmade from 100% Japanese Kozo in Kochi, Japan.

Size: 25 x 39
Weight: 42 g/m²

Senka-shi is available in 3 types: HM-35 Thin, HM-36 Medium and HM-37 Thick.
Strong Kozo paper made by combining two sheets into one. Used for hinging and backing.

Handmade from 100% Japanese Kozo in Kochi, Japan.

Size: 25 x 39
Weight: 50 g/m²

Senka-shi is available in 3 types: HM-35 Thin, HM-36 Medium and HM-37 Thick.
This Kozo paper is made by combining two sheets into one. Used for hinging and backing.

Handmade from 100% Japanese Kozo in Kochi, Japan.

Size: 12.5 x 57
Weight: 25.5 g/m²

Uda is a paper made with clay--the clay is added to prevent worms, make the paper strong against heat, and to soften the paper to prevent stretching or shrinking.
Available in two weights.

Uda is used for backing, the different thicknesses are used depending on the artwork needing to be mounted.



Size: 12.5 x 57
Weight: 40 g/m²

Uda is a paper made with clay--the clay is added to prevent worms, make the paper strong against heat, and to soften the paper to prevent stretching or shrinking.
Available in two weights.

Uda is used for backing, the different thicknesses are used depending on the artwork needing to be mounted.


Size: 25 x 38.5
Weight: 29 - 30 g/m²

Shoinshi/Usu-Gami paper (formerly Hon Mino/Usu Mino) are natural in color and are recommended for backing or delicate repair work. 

Made from 100% Japanese Nasu Kozo, cooked with soda ash, and board dried by Hasegawa Washi Kobo.

Handmade papermaker Satoshi Hasegawa recently relocated to Yamagata prefecture where he will continue to make his beautiful kozo papers. We've decided to re-name his new papers Shoinshi and Usu-gami to replace the Mino paper series (Hon Mino/Usu Mino). 

*Note: Many use the name kizuki to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usu-gami (HP-02) and Usu-gami Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, kizuki is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.

Size: 25 x 36.5
Weight: 15-16 g/m²

Usu-Gami paper, natural in color, recommended for backing or delicate repair work. 
Made from 100% Japanese Nasu Kozo, cooked with soda ash, and board dried by Hasegawa Washi Kobo

Handmade papermaker Satoshi Hasegawa recently relocated to Yamagata prefecture where he will continue to make his beautiful kozo papers. We've decided to re-name his new papers Usu-gami to replace the Hon-Mino paper series. 

*Note: Many use the name kizuki to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usu-gami (HP-02) and Usu-gami Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, kizuki is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.

Size: 25.5 x 36.5
Weight: 11-12 g/m²

Usu-Gami paper, natural in color, recommended for backing or delicate repair work. 
Made from 100% Japanese Nasu Kozo, cooked with soda ash, and board dried by Hasegawa Washi Kobo

Handmade papermaker Satoshi Hasegawa recently relocated to Yamagata prefecture where he will continue to make his beautiful kozo papers. We've decided to re-name his new papers Usu-gami to replace the Hon-Mino paper series. 

*Note: Many use the name kizuki to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usu-gami (HP-02) and Usu-gami Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, kizuki is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.

Size: 25 x 36.5
Weight: 18-19 g/m²

Mino papers have been made for centuries. We carry five different types of Mino gami. All are made with Nasu Kozo, grown in Ibaragi Prefecture, which has shorter fibers than other kozo. These papers are very elegant in appearance, yet strong with a soft texture and a warm feminine character. They are suitable for mending, hinging, backing and documentation because of their durability to light exposure. These papers are of the most appreciated by Japanese mounters.

Made from 100% Japanese Nasu Kozo.

*Note: Many use the name kizuki to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usumino (HP-02) and Usumino Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, kizuki is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.

Size: 21 x 29.5
Weight: 21.4 g/m²

While preparing the kozo bark for Sekishu paper, the middle bark layer is not removed; this makes for a stronger paper and darker color than other kizuki papers. Sekishu paper is suitable for hinging, mending and backing. HPI carries two Sekishu Banshi papers: TSURU and MARE. TSURU is made from machine-beaten kozo and dried on a dryer, while MARE is made from hand-beaten kozo and dried on wood boards.

Handmade from 100% Japanese Kozo in Shimane, Japan by So Kubota.



Size: 21 x 29.5
Weight: 21.4 g/m²

While preparing the kozo bark for Sekishu paper, the middle bark layer is not removed; this makes for a stronger paper and darker color than other kizuki papers. Sekishu paper is suitable for hinging, mending and backing. HPI carries two Sekishu Banshi papers: TSURU and MARE. TSURU is made from machine-beaten kozo and dried on a dryer, while MARE is made from hand-beaten kozo and dried on wood boards.

Handmade from 100% Japanese Kozo in Shimane, Japan by So Kubota.

Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 19 g/m²
100% Thai Kozo 

Fibers are imbued with clay rendering the sheet insect resistant. Additionally, the clay makes it so that the paper does not shrink or stretch much with heat and humidity. 

Suitable for backing or mounting. 


Handmade in Kochi, Japan.

Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 33 g/ m²

70% Thai Kozo, 30% Sulphite Pulp.
Made by Osamu Hamada in Kochi, Japan.
Less expensive than other Sekishu, this paper is soft and strong enough for conservation, and other uses.




Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 33 g/m²

70% Thai Kozo, 30% Sulphite Pulp.
Made by Osamu Hamada in Kochi, Japan.
Less expensive than other Sekishu, this paper is soft and strong enough for conservation, and other uses.


Size: 21 x 28.5
Weight: 17 g/m²

100% Japanese Gampi paper made by So Kubota in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Thin, shiny and natural in color.
Excellent for printmaking (platinum printing), backing and other applications.

*Images taken against dark background
**Colors may vary by the batch and by the image.


Size: 12 x 16
Weight: 55 g/m²

Handmade, suitable for printmaking (woodblock and silkscreen) and sumi-brush painting.
Made from 100% Thai Kozo, cooked with caustic soda, and dried on stainless steel.


Size: 14 x 38
Weight: 55 g/m²

Handmade, suitable for printmaking (woodblock and silkscreen) and sumi-brush painting.
Made from 100% Thai Kozo, cooked with caustic soda, and dried on stainless steel, no sizing.
Size: 25.5 x 33.5
Weight: 40 g/m²

A handmade white paper with a soft surface. Suitable for backing and other uses.
Handmade by Hiroko Tanino in Saitama, Japan.
Made from 30% Thai Kozo and 70% Sulphite Pulp.

HP-66-6 Hosokawa-shi 40g

Size: 23.5 x 36”

100% Japanese Kozo, cooked with soda ash

In 2014, Hosokawa-shi (Saitama prefecture) was recognized as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage along with Hon-Mino and Sekishu banshi. Hosokawa-shi is also a government-designated Important Cultural Property. Due to the strict regulations that come with this honor, all of their papers are handmade using traditional methods and tools, with the highest quality Japanese kozo.

The papermaker, Hiroko Tanino, is one of the 11 certified artisans of traditional handmade papermaking for Hosokawa-shi.

These Hosokawa papers are handmade with 100% Japanese kozo.

**The previous HP-66 Hosokawa Ohban paper has been discontinued, in our efforts to provide HPI customers with correct information and true Hosokawa-shi made with traditional methods. (Ohban in Japanese translates into ‘large size’, which was an incorrect name for the paper)

Size: 16.5 x 20.5
Weight: 36 g/m²

Semi-Handmade paper by Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan.
Made from 90% Philippine Gampi and 10% Sulphite Pulp, smooth on one side. A popular paper used for printing, chine collé and letterpress.

*Note: SH-16 Kitakata (Semi-handmade) does not come in rolls and is different from the machine-made HPR-16 Kitakata Roll & MM-16 Kitakata Sheets. Contact us for more details.

Size: 16.5 x 20.5
Weight: 36 g/m²

Made from 90% Philippine Gampi and 10% Sulphite Pulp, smooth on one side. A popular paper used for printing, chine collé and letterpress.

*Note: Kitakata roll is different from these Kitakata (semi-handmade) sheets. Please contact us for more information.

Size: 26 x 38
Weight: 103 g/m²
Available in White or Natural color.

This paper is made from Kozo and Sulphite pulp and is sized internally. Good for printmaking and drawings.
Handmade in Fukui, Japan by Yoshiki Yamaguchi of Yamaki Paper Mill.



Size: 25 x 39
Weight: 85 g/m²

Excellent for etching, woodblock and drawings. Sized internally.
Made by Osamu Hamada in Kochi, Japan.
Handmade from 50% Thai Kozo and 50% Sulphite Pulp.


Size: 25 x 37
Weight: 50 g/m²

Available in Natural and White

Made by Osamu Hamada in Kochi, Japan.
Handmade from 70% Thai kozo and 30% SP pulp in Kochi, Japan.
Excellent for printmaking and drawings, internally sized.


Size: 24.5 x 39
Weight: 26 g/m²

Beautiful handmade paper made from 80% Thai kozo and 20% SP Pulp, cooked with caustic soda and dried on stainless steel.

Natural colored, medium weight paper that is great for a variety of uses.


Size: 23.5 x 31
Weight: 50 g/m²

Suitable for woodblock printing. Not sized.
Made from 50% Thai Kozo and 50% Sulphite Pulp, cooked with caustic soda and dried on stainless steel.


Size: 19.75 x 25 (Size may vary by the batch)
Weight: 85 g/m²

Suitable for woodblock printing.
Made from 100% Sulphite Pulp, no sizing.

Made in Fukui, Japan by Shohachi Yamaguchi.
Size: 18x 22
Weight: 95 g/m²

Student-grade paper for woodblock or other printmaking projects, handmade in Echizen.
Made from 100% Sulphite Pulp, dried on stainless steel, no sizing.

Size: 25 x 36.5
Weight: 9 g/m²

Very thin Usu-Gami paper, natural in color, recommended for backing or delicate repair work. Made from 100% Japanese Nasu Kozo, cooked with soda ash, and board dried by Hasegawa Washi Kobo.

Handmade papermaker Satoshi Hasegawa recently relocated to Yamagata prefecture where he will continue to make his beautiful kozo papers. We've decided to re-name his new papers Usu-gami to replace the Hon-Mino paper series. 

*Note: Many use the name kizuki to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usu-gami (HP-02) and Usu-gami Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, kizuki is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.

Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 16 g/m²

Yukyu-shi (Snow Bleached Paper) is made by utilizing the cold and snowy climate of Gokayama-city, which is in north-east Japan facing the Sea of Japan.

Locally grown Kozo is harvested, steamed to remove the bark, then thrown on the snow to bleach.
This paper is made entirely by hand without any use of machines or chemicals. Warm, natural color that is excellent for conservation use, especially repairing of old documents.

*Variation may occur between batches.

Made from 100% Japanese Kozo, no sizing.


Size: 25 x 38
Weight: 27 g/m²

Yukyu-shi (Snow Bleached Paper) is made by utilizing the cold and snowy climate of Gokayama-city, in north-east Japan facing the Sea of Japan.

Locally grown Kozo is harvested, steamed to remove the bark, then thrown on the snow to bleach.
This paper is made entirely by hand without any use of machines or chemicals. Warm, natural color that is excellent for conservation use, especially the repair of old documents.

*Variation may occur between batches.

Made from 100% Japanese Kozo, no sizing.

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