英語の後に日本語が続きます。
Wow, it’s long, isn't it? This is a snake gourd I saw at the Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens in Tokyo. I’ve seen several types of gourds before—such as bitter gourd, sponge gourd, snake gourd (first to third photos), and bottle gourd (scroll down).
In Japan, gourds are used in many different ways: bottle gourds, snake gourds, and bitter gourds are stir-fried or pickled; loofahs (sponge gourds) are used as body scrubbers; and the iconic shape of the calabash inspires gorgeous vases and literary themes.
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| Looks like a snake! 確かに蛇！ |
