a pragmatist who has devoted nearly half his life to the generations-old washi (Japanese handmade paper) craft.

It follows a young girl named Yoshiko as she learns the techniques from her teacher and engages with her community. The film emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage and the connection between ...

The handmade postcard measures 14.3 centimeters by 9 cm, slightly smaller than the “nengajo” New Year’s greeting postcard currently issued by Japan Post Co. Takao, 71, an adviser to a ...