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Japan is often portrayed as a land of kawaii culture and cat cafes, of samurai and sushi. On this show we leave stereotypes behind, exploring the diverse experiences of people who have seen this fascinating country in extraordinary ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode, we talk with Rogier Uitenboogaart, a master Japanese paper maker, about his dedication to Washi and his life in the rural mountains of Shikoku, Japan.
Rogier runs the Kamikoya Washi Studio. Here's the link to his work: https://kamikoya-washi.com/english.
Thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for supporting this Podcast. Here's the link to their site: https://hiddenjapantravel.com. They can help with all your travel needs in Shikoku. They have great tours to help you see Shikoku differently and they can even organise washi-making workshops with Rogier.
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Japan is often portrayed as a land of kawaii culture and cat cafes, of samurai and sushi. On this show we leave stereotypes behind, exploring the diverse experiences of people who have seen this fascinating country in extraordinary ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
