 Fukiko Yasunaga's work (left to the photo) : The Toki Museum
              Fukiko Yasunaga's work (left to the photo) : The Toki Museum 
              
              
              
                
                  
                    |  | Imperata Cylindrica
 
 is called Tsubana or Chigaya
 in Japan, sometimes harvested
 from the wild for it edible,
 medicinal and other uses.
 
 
 Calligraphy:
 
 Fukiko Yasunaga
 Tanka poet / Calligrapher
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Tsubana / Imperata cylindrica is a perennial grass 
              
              of the Gramineae family.
              
              The edible part is said to have a sweetness similar to breast milk.
              
              The Tanka poet, Fukiko Yasunaga was born in 
              
              Kumamoto Prefecture, however, whose mother, 
              
              Haruko was born and raised in Higashi Park, Fukuoka Prefecture.
              
              How about a time trip starting from 
              
              "Tsubana / Imperata cylindrica"?
              
              Detail 
              
              
              
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