Re: Yanagigouri (Traditional wicker trunk)

Hello Karei-san

I read your contribution concerning your "nostalgic" wicker trunk.

I recall that there were many wicker trunks in the closet in my house when I was a child, stacked tidily for each family member.

Also when I was appointed as a naval officer in Showa 19（1944）, wicker trunks were provided for both winter and summer use and each contained navy uniforms, underwear and so forth.
In the case of the navy, they were covered with canvas and very sturdy.

The lunch boxes in the navy were small wicker cases, too, probably in order to improve ventilation in summer and prevent food from going bad.
They were used even in winter, so the rice balls in the box were very cold; I remember eating them with shivering hands.

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