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Nishinouchi Paper

Ibaraki · · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 西ノ内紙

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WHAT TO DONishinouchi Paper

Nishinouchi paper from Hitachiomiya. Made from kozo alone, it is strong and resistant to water. Edo merchant houses used it for their account books.

WHEREIbaraki

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Overview

Nishinouchi paper from Hitachiomiya. Made from kozo alone, it is strong and resistant to water. Edo merchant houses used it for their account books.

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Key facts

Field：Washi, kozo

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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