questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ninjai May 14, 2018, 4:44 p.m. What are Japanese folding screens called? kagurabyōbukakemonofusumaByōbu are Japanese folding screens made from several joined panels, bearing decorative painting and calligraphy, used to separate interiors and enclose private spaces. The term figuratively means "protection from wind", which suggests that the original purpose of byōbu was blocking drafts. NinjaiShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Byōbu2Very interesting! wikipedia → Byōbureach: rather globalartfolkloreJapanVotes +1 Very interesting! Ts +1 Very interesting! Piper Perabo Acceptable misanthrope