Takayoshi Shimomura
Manga artist ¡°Angyaman,¡± 34
I¡¯d like more people to be aware of the forgotten traditions involving hemp in Japan. I went to Chizu in Tottori to learn about its hemp-growing tradition. Yet whenever I ask locals, ¡°Did you know that your grandmothers and grandfathers were hemp farmers?¡± they are very surprised. However, they are also interested in learning about their roots. So, in a sense, the future of hemp in Japan is about educating us about our own history.
Hisashi Isogai
Licensed hemp farmer, 40
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