About 5U3 / Chihiro

Aloha! I'm Chihiro, the founder of 5U3 Workshop. I'm happy you're here.

Arts and crafts have always been an important part of my daily life. If a day isn't going so well, making little things makes me smile — even just 10 minutes of crafting helps me relax and reset to carry on with a little more positivity. And when I'm part of a group of creative minds, it's a wonderful opportunity to connect and collaborate, creating something even better that we can all share!

I love fine stationery: papers, stickers, pens, letter sets, and notebooks. I always look for local stationery shops and bookstores whenever I travel. Ever since I moved from Tokyo to Cambridge, I've come to appreciate Japanese stationery even more and enjoy playing with beautiful papers from Japan, including Washi.

Sharing the joy of creating by hand using a variety of beautiful papers and everyday items is my passion. If you're interested in organizing a community event or joining a workshop session, please reach out using this contact form.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Chihiro

Did you know?

Washi is a traditional Japanese paper, handmade from plant fibers, that has been around for over 1,400 years. While standard paper made from tree pulp typically lasts about 100 years, Washi is made from long bast fibers of mulberry (Kozo), Gampi, or Mitsumata, allowing it to last for up to 1,000 years!