Yukitsuri

Yukitsuri (Japanese: 雪つり) is a Japanese technique for preserving trees and shrubs from heavy snow.

Trees are given extra support by bamboo poles with ropes attached to limbs; whereas, shrubs are often tied tightly around the circumference.

Yukitsuri is a common sight in Kanazawa and Kenrokuen Garden during the winter months.

[1] Yukitsuri can also be seen in Hibiya Park, Jindai Botanical Garden, Yoyogi Park and Inokashira Park in Tokyo.

[2] Tokyo no longer receives much snow, but the yukitsuri now function more as seasonal markers.