Photos | Images of Japan: Sugidama (cedar ball) outside Sake brewery, Yunotsu, Shimane, Japan

A sugidama （杉玉） or cedar ball is the recognized symbol of a Japanese sake brewery. The sugidama was originally put outside the brewery when new sake was brewed and the green leaves would gradually turn brown.

Jake Davies

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Japan Images: Sugidama (cedar ball) outside Sake Brewery Yunotsu Shimane