TOKYO -- As an endurance runner who sometimes covers long distances over several days, Yoshihiro Machida was used to getting blisters and damp, sweaty feet after a long run. If he crossed a stream or ran into a puddle, his feet would get wet and cold.
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'Miracle' natural fabric makes a comeback in Japan
Centuries-old 'washi' paper reemerges as a sustainable source of clothing
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An assortment of clothing made using washi, or Japanese paper. The material is being lauded for its odor-fighting, eco-friendly and other beneficial properties, but high costs have hindered its spread. (Courtesy of ITOI LSR Co., Ltd.)
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