hosho paper; high-quality Japanese paper
A thick, high-quality traditional Japanese paper, historically used for official documents and calligraphy. Often referred to as 奉書紙.
See also: 奉書紙
This certificate is made of hosho paper.
imperial message; shogunal message
Historical term for a formal written message from the emperor or shogun, often written on hosho paper.
In the Edo period, the shogun's messages were conveyed to the feudal lords.
hosho paper; traditional white uncreased Japanese paper
From 奉 (ほう, 'to present respectfully') + 書 (しょ, 'writing, document'). Originally referred to documents presented to superiors, later extended to the paper used for such documents.