The second species could be arrow bamboo, pseudosasa japonica, which is less vigorous but is still known to spread. As both plants are on boundaries and one has already started spreading ...

Both Qing Bao and Bao Li seem to have the strongest preference for arrow bamboo (Pseudosasa japonica), a leafy variety with thin stalks. But sometimes, they’ll reject it. “They’re very ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.