For those who frequently watch Japanese comics or films, kendo is certainly not unfamiliar. As a traditional aspect of Japanese culture, many may not realize that a significant portion of Japanese bamboo swords originates from Taiwan. Since the late 1960s, when bamboo sword-making techniques were introduced to Taiwan, the high quality of Taiwanese golden bamboo and exceptional craftsmanship have outperformed the cheaper costs and materials from China and Southeast Asia. To this day, Taiwanese bamboo swords remain the top choice for Japanese practitioners. The key contributors to this success are the skilled artisans from Zhushan Township in Nantou County, a mountainous town where over 70% of the population once relied on bamboo for their livelihoods. This town is not only the cradle of Japanese bamboo sword production but also the hometown of Taiwan’s bamboo industry.

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Source：Agriharvest