Our story
A history of preserving the heritage of
the washi brand for 200 years.
Wagamiho Haibara was established in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1806.
Its washi (traditional Japanese paper), chiyogami (colorful craft paper), letter paper, uchiwa (round fans), kinpu (money envelopes),
and other elegant washi accessories are loved not only in Japan but also in other parts of the world.
Let us open the door to the history of Haibara, which has brought beauty and richness to people’s lives over a period of more than
two centuries.
Ganpishi paper by Haibara impressed Edoites (Old Tokyo people)
Haibara’s washi paper made it all the way to Europe.
Haibara establishes the groundwork for “Haibara Designs” by cultivating relationships with top-tier painters.
Letter Culture in Everyday Life.Official postcards were made by Haibara, which supported the dawn of the postal service.
The subject of literary legends, “Haibara,” as well as its mesmerizing chiyogami and letter paper.
Our guests—Palace officials, former prime ministers, rock stars—taught me all the important things.
Apollo 11 took Haibara’s recording paper into space
The reprinting of Haibara designs endows washi with a new appeal right into the present day.
One-of-a-kind custom-made paper crafts in the quest of beauty