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Japan Hemp International Research Association

Explore the role of hemp (麻, asa) in traditional Japanese culture.

Japan Hemp International Research Association

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Hemp Traditions Questions

Robert Clarke

Jun 22, 20231 min read

Hemp Traditions Questions

Hemp Traditions Questions

The Japan Hemp International Research Association encourages information exchange and learning concerning diverse aspects of Japanese...

Hemp Leaf Motif

Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Hemp Leaf Motif

The asa-no-ha hemp leaf is one of Japan's iconic motifs incorporated into international design worldwide. Hemp kimono fabric with...

Weaving, Fabrics, and Clothing

Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Weaving, Fabrics, and Clothing

Hemp fabrics formed a mainstay of traditional Japanese clothing culture from the most functional of work clothing to the ritual attire of...

Sumo and Hemp

Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Sumo and Hemp

Traditional Japanese sumo wrestling has its roots in early agricultural rites and today is rich with Shinto symbolism. A yokozuna grand...

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Rethinking the Future with Hemp

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