The country that uses the most paper in the world is Japan.

Japan is small in size and population, but has the highest consumption of toilet paper in the world. The water solubility of their toilet paper is exaggerated, and it is said that after putting a piece of toilet paper into a cup of water, just shake the cup gently, and the toilet paper will quickly dissolve in the water, but when it dries out, it is very hard and not easy to break. This is all for the sake of the environment, after all, the amount of paper used is just too much.

Their boxed paper is also used for catching bugs and wiping up water droplets to scrub your glasses and many other everyday essentials. There is also a very specific tissue culture in Japan where tissues are often given out for free in the city. Of course, this is done for a purpose, just for advertising.

Washi

Washi, the paper invented in ancient China, was brought to Japan through the Goryeo Dynasty, and the unique Japanese raw materials and production methods resulted in the paper that is characteristic of Japanese culture. Buddhism was prevalent in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, and official papermaking workshops were set up in Heian-kyo, which led to the rapid development of Japanese paper in the Kansai region. After a long history of 1,200 years, washi paper has been integrated into the lives of Japanese people in many ways, including food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

Even today, when Western paper has become popular, washi paper is still an important part of people's lives. In recent years, washi paper has also shown a new charm in the field of modern art, and Kansai writers who are active on the world art stage have attracted the world's attention.