Paper Anniversary Celebration: A Fun Date Making Handmade Paper Together and Writing Letters to Each Other!

[Paper Wedding Anniversary] How to Spend Your First Anniversary

The first wedding anniversary you celebrate after getting married is called [Paper Wedding Anniversary].

(The second anniversary is called Cotton Wedding Anniversary, the third is Leather Wedding Anniversary... and so on each year! ♡)

Just like how you would celebrate a dating anniversary with a fancy dinner and cake, that's also a classic way to spend this special day...

But since it's called [Paper Wedding Anniversary], wouldn't you want to give each other gifts related to paper?

A Date to Make Paper Together is Wonderful ♡

I found the perfect date plan for couples celebrating their Paper Wedding Anniversary!

It is a date where you both go make "handmade washi" together.

Handmade washi is made by putting a "suki-geta" with a net into a large tank filled with dissolved kozo fibers, and then shaking it to create the paper.

This is a traditional method of making paper from the past.

After experiencing the handmade washi-making process, you can create envelopes, letter papers, and postcards with the washi, writing down your feelings of gratitude from this past year.

It sounds fun and exciting! ♡

It seems like it will become a wonderful memory for your wedding anniversary.

You can either write letters to each other with the letter papers and postcards made from the handmade washi, or express your gratitude to those who have helped you.

Reporting that you've successfully celebrated your first anniversary is sure to bring joy to both families! ♡

Where Can You Experience Handmade Washi Making?

If couples in the city want to experience washi-making dates, I recommend 'Hinode Washi' located in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.

It's about a 7-8 minute drive from Musashi-Ikuai Station. They also offer pick-up from the station.

On weekends, you can reach there in one hour without transfers by taking the Holiday Rapid train from Shinjuku. A day trip date is very possible.

There are hot springs nearby, so renting a car for a driving date sounds great too! ♡

Paper Wedding Anniversary Plan with Satoyama Lunch ♡

'Hinode Washi' offers a special plan for Paper Wedding Anniversaries.

You can make either "envelopes & letter paper" or "postcards."

You can collect lots of memories by taking pictures while drawing water and making paper! ♡

You'll also enjoy a Satoyama lunch, served in a room with a garden or a traditional tatami room while gazing at nature.

Additionally, to conclude your meal, there will be a performance of gagaku and sho as a prayer for you both to continue building a happy home together.

It sounds like you can have a very satisfying Paper Wedding Anniversary! ♡

Experience Handmade Washi Making for Your Paper Wedding Anniversary ♡

For your first wedding anniversary, you want to have a special and memorable date.

How about taking a little trip to experience "washi-making" in nature, themed after the Paper Wedding Anniversary?

It should be a wonderful first wedding anniversary! ♡

➡ For more details on Hinode Washi's Paper Wedding Anniversary plan, click here