Upper illustration is Yaeyama Islands. The arrow represents location of the laboratory.

Upper picture is a scene of Urasoko Bay near the laboratory. You can see the laboratory's white roof in the middle of the seashore.

Upper picture is Aoganpi trees cultivated in the field of the laboratory ranging from 1 to 9 years. Older Aogapi trees were transplanted from Iriomote Island. Recently, teachers and students of Yaeyama Agricultural School have successfully begun to raise Aoganpi trees from seeds. Behind the field, the Ishigaki Island speciality, bananas, that serve as a wind barrier are growing luxuriantly.

1. Profile of Founder of Yaeyama Aoganpi-washi LaboratoryUpdated!

2. Catalyst Updated!

Objectivity of the laboratory

1.History of Washi (Japanese paper)Updated!

2.History of paper in OkinawaUpdated!

3.Revival of Aoganpi-washiUpdated!

4.Aoganpi-washi was made in Yaeyama long ago!Updated!

5.Characteristics of Aoganpi-washiUpdated!

6.History of Yaeyama Aoganpi-washi LaboratoryUpdated!

7. Outlook for the futureUpdated!

(Japanese handmade Yaeyama Aoganpi washi) Updated on 01 May 2007

(Japanese handmade Yaeyama Aoganpi washi)
Updated on 01 May 2007