Cleyera japonica
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Cleyera japonica is a flowering evergreen tree native to warm areas of Japan, Taiwan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, and northern India. It can reach a height of 10 m. The leaves are 6–10 cm long, smooth, ova
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Wands of Sakaki are used in Shinto ritual
Masakaki
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Masakaki are decorative implements made with sakaki used in Shinto rituals. Historically, they took many different forms, but their modern form was solidified in 1875. They come in sets of two, each o
Cleyera japonica
…evergreen oak forests. It is considered sacred to Japanese Shintō faith, and is one of the classical offerings at Shintō shrines including Tamagushi and masakaki . Sakaki wood is used for making utensils (especially combs), building materials, and fuel. It is commonly planted in gardens, parks, and shrines…
Left masakaki with sword
Right masakaki with mirror and magatama