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By Hiroki Azuma / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

19:47 JST, December 30, 2024

KYOTO — Straw craft artist Momoko Fujii took a piece of straw in her hand and carefully inspected it, noticing every bit of discoloration. She then hit a few select pieces with a wooden mallet to loosen the fibers and make the straw more pliable.

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