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Zaogami
Zaogami are made at the foot of Mount Zao (Tohoku, Miyagi Prefecture); they were used mainly in making Kamiko and Shifu (see these names). They contain a high percentage of Kazinoki because the fibers are longer.
Origin:
Japan
Local scripture:
蔵王紙
Botanical name:
Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L’Hér. ex Vent.
Broussonetia kazinoki Siebold & Zucc.