A: Hey there! Guess what, I've got something interesting to share!
B: What is it?
A: So, you know those beautiful pine trees we often admire around here? They need our help as winter approaches!
B: Oh, really? How can we assist them?
A: Well, it's an old tradition called "yuki-tsuri" in Takayama City. Gardeners use straw ropes to support the branches of pine trees so they don't break under heavy snow.
B: Cool! I've never seen that before. How do they do it exactly?
A: They set up a tall pole along the tree trunk and tie ropes from the top of the pole to the tips of branches. It's quite a sight to see!
B: Wow, I should check it out when I get a chance. Is it happening this week or next?
A: They'll be doing yuki-tsuri on pine trees near the river and in parks soon. City officials say it's always around this time of year and marks the start of winter.
B: Sounds like a good way to welcome winter, right? I wonder if we'll get a chance to help out!
A: Maybe next year! For now, let's just enjoy watching them work and appreciate those beautiful pine trees even more.
B: You're right, that does sound nice. Let's go see it together this weekend!
B: What is it?
A: So, you know those beautiful pine trees we often admire around here? They need our help as winter approaches!
B: Oh, really? How can we assist them?
A: Well, it's an old tradition called "yuki-tsuri" in Takayama City. Gardeners use straw ropes to support the branches of pine trees so they don't break under heavy snow.
B: Cool! I've never seen that before. How do they do it exactly?
A: They set up a tall pole along the tree trunk and tie ropes from the top of the pole to the tips of branches. It's quite a sight to see!
B: Wow, I should check it out when I get a chance. Is it happening this week or next?
A: They'll be doing yuki-tsuri on pine trees near the river and in parks soon. City officials say it's always around this time of year and marks the start of winter.
B: Sounds like a good way to welcome winter, right? I wonder if we'll get a chance to help out!
A: Maybe next year! For now, let's just enjoy watching them work and appreciate those beautiful pine trees even more.
B: You're right, that does sound nice. Let's go see it together this weekend!
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Summary
Tradition of yuki-tsuri in Takayama City involves supporting pine trees with straw ropes to prevent snow damage. City officials perform this tradition near the river and in parks around winter's start. Watching gardeners set up tall poles and tie ropes to tree branches is a sight to see.
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251117_14/#conversation
Date: Nov. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-17
Created: 2025/11/18 04:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:57
Last Read: 2025/11/18 08:07