Foundation of Haibara and Gampi paper

Founder of Haibara, Sasuke served his apprenticeship at a
book retailer / publisher in the city of Edo.
When his duty was over, Sasuke started his own business as a
retailer of papers, ink, and medicines. Among those products,
paper made from “gampi” plant (Wikstroemia sikokiana) was
the most popular item.
Gampi paper was a very fine high quality paper with silk-like
glossy surface which was perfect for writing. Haibara’ s gampi
paper …

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