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The Characteristics and Many Uses of Japanese Bamboo
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A Craftsman Who Creates Huge Installations with Bamboo
Preserving the Traditions of Kyoto's Bamboo
Refined "Kyo" Bamboo Shoot Cuisine
The Sendai Tanabata Festival
Thomas Edison: The Incandescent Light Bulb and Japanese Bamboo
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