Koto no ito means ldquostrings of a harprdquo in japanese this koto no ito japanese maple really does pull those heart strings the beautiful sound of the wind passing through the leaves provides a joy to the acoustic senses bring peace and tranquility to any surroundingsthe koto no ito is a perfect gift for reflection relaxation and beauty to emphasise moments in life that hold a special place in your memory a personification for such events as retirement motherrsquos day new baby