_Katana kake
Katana kake, literally meaning sword hanger, is a wooden shelf provided outside of a tea house, and it was once used for guests to leave their swords before entering the tearoom.
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Katana kake, literally meaning sword hanger, is a wooden shelf provided outside of a tea house, and it was once used for guests to leave their swords before entering the tearoom.