The CITIZEN: Hand to Hand Story 03– A thousand years of craft and legend come to life in a watch.

Light permeable while also allowing for beautiful colours, the Tosa washi used for the dial of The CITIZEN Eco-Drive is a unique material. It was first made 1,000 years ago and multiple varieties are now produced. One of them, Seicho paper, has been designated an Intangible National Treasure. There is only one craftsperson in all Japan who is heir to the traditions and techniques of making Seicho paper. Her name is Akari Kataoka and she’s the fourth-generation head of Osaki Paper, a family-run workshop based in the unspoiled landscape of Niyodogawa in Shikoku. We spoke to Akari about what makes her washi so special and her experience collaborating with CITIZEN. Learn more: https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/the-citizen/hand-story/003.html