Wind chime Japanese glass wind bells known as "fūrin" () have been produced since the Edo period, and those at Mizusawa Station are one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Wind chimes are thought to be good luck in parts of Asia and are used in Feng Shui. Wind chimes started to become modernized around 1100 B.C. after the Chinese began to cast bells. A bell without a clapper, called a "yong-zhong", was crafted by skilled metal artisans and primarily used in religious ceremonies. Afterwards, the Chinese created the "feng-ling", which is similar to today's modern wind bell. Feng-lings were hung from
Chinese water snake . The Chinese water snake typically feeds on fish and amphibians. "Myrrophis chinensis" are harvested for food and skins, but this is not considered to be threatening its populations. "Myrrophis chinensis" is used in folk medicine. It is commonly used in the production of Chinese snake oil. It is known for treating ailments such as fever, joint pain, and headache. Chinese water snake The Chinese water snake, Chinese smooth water snake, Chinese mud snake or Chinese rice paddy snake ("Enhydris chinensis" or "Myrrophis chinensis") is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake, endemic to Asia. "M. chinensis" is found in