Synopsis

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded, Awa washi paper journeyed from Tokushima in western Japan to Lviv, where it was destined for the Central State Historical Archives of Ukraine. The Archives had been facing difficulties in acquiring appropriate materials, a challenge that significantly impeded their efforts to restore historical documents. The producers of Awa washi offered their assistance, believing that the paper's long-standing tradition would contribute to the preservation of Ukraini