By Yoshiaki on June 7, 2010 10:07 PM
A hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Fans are convenient to carry around, and the folding kind in particular are compact to carry.
Japanese fans are made of paper on a bamboo frame, usually with a design painted on them.The fan is primarily used for fanning oneself in hot weather.
They are given on special occasions, and they are also an important stage prop in Japanese dance.
