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asa
) in traditional Japanese culture.
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Hemp Traditions Questions
The Japan Hemp International Research Association encourages information exchange and learning concerning diverse aspects of Japanese...
Hemp Traditions Questions
Robert Clarke
Jun 22, 2023
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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...
Hemp and Japan
Robert Clarke
Jun 21, 2023
1 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...
Hemp and Japan
Robert Clarke
Jun 21, 2023
2 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...
Hemp and Japan
Robert Clarke
Jun 21, 2023
1 min read
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