Kakizome Paper (New Year’s Calligraphy Paper)

Kakizome Paper (New Year’s Calligraphy Paper)

KAKIZOME

Kakizome Paper (Yatsugiri / One-Eighth Size)

For kakizome—the traditional Japanese practice of writing the first calligraphy of the New Year—the standard format is the yatsugiri (one-eighth) size. It is also known as kakizome paper or quarter hansetsu (1/4 hansetsu).

This size is especially popular for school calligraphy assignments and is widely used by children learning brush writing at the start of the year.

Wide Selection of Regional Kakizome PapersChiikiban

We offer a diverse selection of regional kakizome paper formats (chiikiban), including Tokyo-ban, Chiba-ban, Saitama-ban, Ishikawa-ban, Nara-ban, Miyagi-ban, Okayama-ban, Okinawa-ban, Fukushima-ban, and Wakayama-ban.

Please refer to the product list below to explore the full lineup of region-specific sizes and styles.

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