SENSU is a Japanese fan that can be folded into a bar. It is different from fans of other parts of the world, since it can become so compact (2×2×10cm~) and also colorful. The material depends on which part of Japan it is from. EDO SENSU, made around the eastern area of Tokyo, is made of bamboo sticks and WASHI (Japanese paper). Japanese people have a SENSU to fan theirselves, even nowadays. SENSU is also thought to be a lucky figure, since it is broader in the end, indicating "more luck in the future". The relation between SENSU and a Japanese person starts from the 100th day from birth at a birth ceremony, and lasts till when the last SENSU is put inside his/her casket.
The above picture is Mr. Hiroshi Matsui, one of the four last SENSU craftsmen left in Tokyo. His interview will be coming up soon!
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Hi! I am new to blogging and I used your picture without permission on one of my posts. The post was about sensu and I loved your picture here. I wasn't aware that I need permission from the owner to repost it. I linked to your site and gave credit for the picture. If you would like me to remove it, please tell me and I will remove it right away.
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Sayuri-san
Hi thank you for letting us know. I read your blog and it was very interesting. Yes, it is okay to repost the picture as long as you can credit it. Thank you!
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