Offices
Harada Mill
Fuji City, where our Harada mill is located, has long been blessed with abundant underground water from Mt. Fuji and rich forest resources, making it a hub for washi-making for around 270 years. In the late 19th century, the transition from a home-based, handmade paper production system to a factory-based organization, along with the adoption of cutting-edge equipment, led to the rise of papermaking as an industry, earning the city its nickname of Paper Town. The Harada mill continues to carry on this legacy, constantly embracing new challenges and creating products beloved by its customers.
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Top Brand in Thin Paper
The India paper produced at the Harada mill is known for its high opacity, flexibility, and excellent durability. For many years, it has been the paper of choice for dictionaries and statutes, supporting the learning of countless students. Glassine is widely used in and outside of Japan, especially for medicine packets.
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Creating Innovative Products
Leveraging the technologies we have developed for thin paper production, we continuously create new and innovative products. For example, we make water-soluble paper that can be written on or printed but instantly dissolves into pulp fiber when it comes into contact with water. We also produce paper that retains its oil resistance without the use of fluorine, and display substrates that change color when exposed to water droplets. These are just a few of the unique products that set us apart from other paper companies around the world.
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Careful Manufacturing
We adhere to the sizes, specifications, and standards agreed upon with our customers. Our operations are governed by rigorous work procedures and quality and environmental management guidelines, ensuring consistent compliance. We also package our products meticulously to avoid any defects. All these efforts are aimed at building trust and enhancing customer satisfaction, while the traditions of Japanese craftsmanship remain evident in the products of our Harada mill.
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Strong Commitment to Environmental Protection
Over 50 years ago, during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth, Tagonoura Port, the main port of Fuji City, was severely polluted by waste from local paper mills, resulting in a major environmental problem. While Tagonoura Port has since regained its former beauty, the paper mills in the area have not forgotten this past and are now more committed to environmental protection than ever before. Our Harada mill is no exception. We have obtained environmental certification, and we continue to invest in wastewater treatment, sludge management, and air pollution control. We have also introduced reliable equipment and maintain a close eye on the plant day and night.
Mill History
- 1918
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Established Mishima Paper and the Harada mill.
Merged with Shunyo Paper. - 1936
- Merged with Suita Paper.
- 2008
- Acquired Japan Paperboard Industry’s Kochi mill. Mishima Paper merged with Nippon Daishowa Paperboard and became Nippon Paper Papylia.
Papermaking Machines
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・2 Fourdrinier machines
short-cylinder combination paper machine - ・1 combination machine of cylinder and short-Fourdrinier wires
Products
- Water-Soluble Paper
- Non-Fluorine Oil-Resistant Paper
- Water Brush Paper
- Aqua Mist Checker
- Wrapping Paper
- Coffee Filter Paper
- Glassine
- India Paper
Local Information
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Food and Drink
Fuji Tea
Shizuoka Prefecture, which includes Fuji City, is a major tea-producing region, accounting for 40% of Japan’s total tea shipments. Among these, Fuji Tea is a distinguished product grown at the foot of the majestic Mt. Fuji, nurtured by its pure water and air. Tea is not only enjoyed as a beverage but also used in popular sweets such as cheesecake, Baumkuchen, and cream parfaits. Additionally, Obuchi Sasaba within the city is known as a scenic spot featuring views of Mt. Fuji and tea fields, attracting many photographers during the new tea season.
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Food and Drink
Fresh Seafood
Suruga Bay, which extends before Fuji City, is blessed with abundant natural resources. Thanks to the warm Kuroshio Current in the Pacific Ocean and its deep trenches, the bay is home to about 1,000 of the roughly 2,300 fish species found in Japan, making it a rich fishing ground. As a result, you can always enjoy fresh sashimi, sushi, and other seafood to your heart’s content when you visit here.
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Nature
Mt. Fuji
No introduction is needed. In 2013, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the title, “Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.” Among Edo period ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series (which actually includes 46 works), three depict landscapes seen from Fuji City. What’s more, it has been suggested that the iconic Fine Wind, Clear Morning, also known as Red Fuji, may also capture a view from this city.
