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Soft whispers can be heard from the bamboo groves of Arashiyama, outside of Kyoto, Japan. Bamboo is a rich and integral part of Japanese culture, so this bamboo grove is revered as the local population and visiting tourists.

Paths represent an excellent and picturesque view of the giant green foliage canopies. No wonder bamboo has inspired Japanese artisans for centuries.

Indigenous bamboo baskets, cups for tea, Souvenirs, chopsticks, and many other items used by the Japanese in everyday life. Bamboo is used in interior design, in the construction of fences, martial arts and music. By the tenth century bamboo performed a key role in Japanese culture.





Fiber consists of bamboo, contribute to its strength and flexibility. Many of the buildings built of bamboo withstood earthquake up to 9 points. Bamboo grows very quickly, so this resource is very quickly restored.

Some varieties of bamboo can grow four feet in 24 hours. In fact, being completely help of the cut down, bamboo can restore its full mass in six months, while the recovery of the tree will take 30-50 years.

 




 

 

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