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This is a view of the well known symbol of Japan, Mt. Fuji, as seen from
Hakone Town. Lake Ashi is in the foreground. Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest peak,
rising to 3,776 meters. This is the mountain that is depicted on many puzzle box
motifs. The red structure on the shore of the lake is a torii, or entrance gate to a
Shinto shrine or holy place. |
| Here is an example of the variety of products that are made in the Hakone
area using traditional yosegi craft. |
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In this photo, you see many small yosegi rods. These rods will be
glued together to make larger pieces, until the desired size is achieved. |
| This photo helps to visualize the construction of yosegi.
Every different color is a different piece of wood adhered to others to create an
intriguing pattern. |
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The smaller pieces here have been cut from a much longer yosegi rod.
In the background you see large blocks that may be used to make platters. |
| The pattern being shaved off here is often used as the covering for puzzle
boxes! It is known as the koyosegi pattern. |
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