Hyotan (hyotan - 瓢箪, 瓢簞)

Member of the cucurbits family, the Hyotan was introduced to Japan during the early Jomon period and has been part of Japanese life for over ten thousand years. Although sometimes grown for food, it has mainly been cultivated to make vessels or gourds.

 

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Hyoutan growing photo rights
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Gourds made from a hyoutan sold in a shop

 

 

 

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