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dobashi
土橋

earthen bridge


A wooden bridge consisting of bundles of faggots or small logs, laid across a timber framework and covered with a layer of earth and gravel; both edges lack handrails and are planted with turf, moss, or bamboo grass to prevent the loose earth from falling away.  


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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