高知県·特産品
Tosa Washi
Paper that is said to be the thinnest in the world is crafted in Ino Town, Kochi Prefecture. This is Tosa Washi, which boasts a history of a millennium. Paper making in Tosa dates back to the Heian period, with a history so ancient that its name appears in documents from the year 927. Using high-quality Kozo (mulberry) from the Niyodo River basin as raw material, traditional techniques are used to hand-make each sheet using clear river water. In particular, Tosa Tengujo-shi, which is produced only in Ino Town, is so thin—with a thickness in the 0.03mm range—that it was designated as a National Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1973. While not food, it is a proud craft that represents the culture of Kochi. Please come and experience its profound world at the Paper Museum in Ino Town.
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