Yajirushi brooms were introduced for the first time at the Quidditch World Cup tournament of 2014 by the Japanese National Team. These brooms are completely designed and manufactured in Japan (Pm).
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Etymology
The word Japanese word yajirushi (やじるし or 矢印) means "arrow, directional marker or indicator" (JLearn Online Dictionary).
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Lexicon list of Broom Manufacturers
From the Web
Writing by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore:
- History of the Quidditch World Cup
- 2014 Quidditch World Cup reports
- 2014 Quidditch World Cup final
- The Daily Prophet
Pottermore enhanced reading experience: Quidditch World Cup
Screenshots of the original Daily Prophet coverage of the 2014 Quidditch World Cup on Pottermore: Imgur archive
Harry Potter Wiki: Brooms
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