Mino Washi origin don't clearly. But,discovery family register paper. It is the oldest in Japan. To the inside of it existed [Mino],[chikuzen],[Toyomae].Therefore supposed in already 702 (large treasure two years) that it existed.

These days,Washi demand increase.On the reverse side Buddhism prosperous,sutra demand increase.The Mino Japanese paper was reputable. Therefor The great person of ancient times of those days asked for the Mino Japanese paper. And emperor dispatched government official only for paper manufacture.again made colored paper.

When Mino Washi most advance in Kyoto is ounin and civilization.At that time development of commerce and industry and it progressed quickly Mino Washi. A paper craftsman in the city delivery in the temple in Kyoto at six time.Further Mr. Toki backer paper industry.The sake circulated all over Japan.

Even if the Edo period came, the Mino Japanese paper was inherited. But,KamisukiWork license was not able to be taken easily. And townspeople up expanding demand.It is used as a shoji. Further it also became a standard of the shoji. When calling it "Mino", it came to point out a shoji.

The demand of paper increased. And introduction of "Kikaisuki" was also carried out. It decreased sharply to 500 houses in Showa 40, and also after that, the number of producers which was in the Showa 30s 1200 houses continued reduction, and became 40 houses in Showa 60. Now,the association was made. An effort to inherit technology is made. There also needs to be it was specified as the traditional handicraft in Showa 60 from the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and President of the Board of Trade (the present Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry).