Japanese Windchimes

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Furin (Windchimes)

The best way to escape (at least it will make you feel like it) from the notorious muggy summer in Japan is to listen to furin (wind-chimes) tinkle in the evening with a cold drink. Originally imported from China, these pleasant sound making bells have been a standard feature of summer since the Muromachi period. (1333-1568). The fact that mention of furin in haiku (Japanese 17 syllable verse) indicates that the verse is about summer shows how closely furin have been associated with summer in Japan.

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Item #: WIN26 Size: 3.1X3.5in (8X9cm) Price: US$15.00	Item #: WIN27 Size: 3.9X2.3in (10X6cm) Price: US$21.00

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Burned Ceder Touch Furin Item #: WIN01 Size: 3.9X2.7in (10X7cm) Price: US$22.00	Burned Ceder Touch Furin Item #: WIN02 Size: 3.9X2.7in (10X7cm) Price: US$20.00

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Item #: WIN0101 Size: 3.9X2.7in (10X7cm) Price: US$11.99	Item #: WIN0212 Size: 3.5x3.1in (9X8cm) Price: US$12.45

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Item #: WIN0312 Size: 3.1x2.7in (8X7cm) Price: US$12.45	Item #: WIN0486 Size: 3.9x3.9in (10X10cm) Price: US$9.99

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Item #: WIN2134 Size: 3.5x3.1in (9X8cm) Price: US$14.99	Item #: WIN2264 Size: 3.9x2.3in (10X6cm) Price: US$7.99

(WIN2264)Kingyo (goldfish), probably the most popular pet among the Japanese until recent history, were originally artificially bred in China from a kind of carp. It was introduced into Japan in the 16th century and now over 20 varieties are raised in Japan, some of which were originally imported and others developed domestically. Street vendors carrying goldfish in wooden tubs was a common site until about 50 years ago. Exports of goldfish to the States started in the late 19th century and kept growing until around 1930, when the U.S.A succeeded in mass goldfish breeding.

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