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The nightless city

Note 14 — Nihon-dsutsumi. (The Dyke of Japan.)

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Trees planted in this manner by the authorities were called “goyō-boku,” or “government trees.” Lacquer trees are poisonous, and the sap produces a severe rash on the skin if handled.

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