Among Japanese papers, “Mino Washi” is thin, uniform, and strong. Shoji paper, called shoin gami , was designated as an official paper by the Edo shogunate. Its history is old, and 1300 years ago, it was used for the oldest current family register paper remaining in Shosoin Honmino paper, the highest grade of Mino washi, is a nationally designated Important Intangible Cultural Property and a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is called the main stream of Nagashizuki gami , in which the fibers are spread evenly by moving the reed girders horizontally and vertically, and paper is made with no difference in strength depending on the direction. Washi made from Nasu Kozo paper, which has undergone a number of processes, is then dried outdoors on a single board in the sun for the final process, where it is exposed to ultraviolet rays and becomes " Honmino paper," which has a whiter color. On the other hand, “ Rakusui gami " is made by applying a metal mold to the surface of the soft paper after it is made and applying a pattern to it. It is thin, uniform, strong, and has both beauty and design through light. The patterns include classical patterns such as arabesque, hemp leaf, and cloisonne, as well as modern geometric patterns, and various variations can be created by changing the thickness of the paper, the time it takes to drop the water, and the water pressure.