yukitsuri

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Yukitsuri (Japanese: 雪つり) is a Japanese technique for preserving trees and shrubs from heavy snow. Trees are given extra support by bamboo poles with ropes attached to limbs; whereas, shrubs are often tied tightly around the circumference. Yukitsuri is a common sight in Kanazawa and Kenrokuen Garden during the winter months.[http://www.kanazawa-tourism.com/eng/event/event3.php Kanazawa Tourism - Yukitsuri at Kenrokuen Garden] Retrieved March 27, 2015

Yukitsuri can also be seen in Hibiya Park, Jindai Botanical Garden, Yoyogi Park and Inokashira Park in Tokyo.Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association [http://tokyo-park.or.jp/english/flower/index.html Flower Calendar] Retrieved March 27, 2015 Tokyo no longer receives much snow, but the yukitsuri now function more as seasonal markers.