Satogami is a Japanese paper including 10% bamboo fibers. Its texture, includes microfibers, brings depth and texture making it a great type of paper to use in origami.

However most paper is traditionally made from two types of bark: Kozo (paper-mulberry) and Mitsumata. Both are grown as crops.Kozo, mitsumata and gampi are all native to Japan, are used primarily in the making of washi paper.

Priest Doncho, who came from the Korean Peninsula is thought to be the first introducer of paper in Japan as he made it in 610 A.D. although Japan seems to have had a type of paper from pre-historic days when Prince Shotoku invented a method of making paper by boiling the barks of Kozo (paper-mulberry) and this method was used for over 10 centuries..

Other examples of types of Japanese paper are: Hanshi, Hosho, Torinoko, Minogami, Tosagami, Awakami, Gampi…

Hosho is paper of daily or ordinary use. Hosho is a traditional, high-quality kozo paper, strong and absorbent, making it a good paper for woodblock or lino printing. It is also used on ceremonial occasions. Minogami (from mino province) was traditionally used in writing official papers.  It is also used for full colour prints and backing paper for book binding.

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