Japanese paper made in Najio-mura, Arima-gun, Settsu Province (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture) was used nationwide because it was made with special soil and fibers taken from the bark of a clove-like bush to prevent it being eaten by bugs.
摂津国有馬郡名塩村（現・兵庫県西宮市）で作られた和紙は、雁皮に特殊な土を漉き込むことによって虫食いの害を防ぐことができるため、全国的に普及した。