What historical cultural use was made of *uguisu* droppings?
Answer
As a skin whitener and cleanser by geishas and kabuki actors
The droppings, known as *uguisu* powder, were historically utilized by geishas and kabuki actors as a skin whitener and cleanser, a practice which persists commercially today with sterilized guano.
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