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Nebukawa mountain

The flat, boardl ike rocks ofthis artificial mountain al lcome from the Nebukawavalley near Odawara inKanagawa.

Details of the Yukitsuriropework.Thin bamboo poles and stripsof bamboo are used to makethe frame to which all ropesare connected.

Pine tree on the middleisland

The garden in winter

The branches of the valuablepine trees are supported byropes to protect them againstsnow damage. In heavywinters, the branches mightbreak under the weight ofsnow.

Yukitsuri

This special technique iscal led Ringotsuri. Ringomeans apple. I t was firstused in the Meij i period inapple orchards. Nowadays itis common sight in parks andgardens, especial ly in thenorthern snow-prone areas ofJapan.

Ringotsuri

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