Tenugui (Grapes)DescriptionGrapes are believed to have been introduced through the Silk Road. In the prominent grape producing region of Katsunuma in Yamanashi Prefecture, there is a legend that dates back to the early Nara period (around 7th to 8th centuries). It suggests that the monk Gyoki (668 749), who was inspired by divine revelation, spread the cultivation of grapes in this area. By simply inserting this rod into the top and bottom of a tenugui, you can