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[Doc Lisenby <longdistshtr@shtc.net>]

Lucky, I think it is the Broussonetia papyrifera and I have never seen the 
fruit either.  I just saw the tree/bush in the town of Yoshino.  I asked if 
it is the same as they feed to silk worms and was laughingly told it wasn't. 
I have never seen it in this Country, or didn't recognize it if I did.  I 
speak the language, but something is lost in the translation.  I  think 
something else is lost when it is called  "Mulberry" in English. I don't see 
the connection.  The paper is beautiful and is used to wrap fine gift 
presents.  Looks like nice strong toilet tissue, but I believe that the 
toilet tissue there is made of rice straw.
Doc