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Shatner and samurai come to Frazier History Museum
Come explore, for a limited time only, the mysteries and richness of the Japanese culture with some of the world’s finest artifacts at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY. With an opening on May 12th, the 3...
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Sakura Sunday a big hit even though blossom-less
Aside from the absence of cherry blossoms at this year’s Sakura Sunday, the day-long festival in Philadelphia was a great success. Thousands flocked to the festival space in Fairmount Park and experienced a taste of many different...
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'Afraid of Dying Alone' - Article share from the New York Times, by K. Makihara
I awakened this morning to find a thoughtful article from the New York Times Opinion Pages among my email. As someone who grew up in Japan, I'm always intrigued by things Japanese, and decided to share it here...
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Japanese Christmas Cake
by Sasha Maggio
Japanese Christmas Cake is eaten on Christmas Eve and often consists of vanilla sponge cake iced with fresh whipped cream.
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Hana Matsuri
by Sasha Maggio
A picture of the altar with baby Buddha statue, decorated in flowers and awaiting the bath or sweet tea - amacha.
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Peach blossoms
by Yayoi Tanida
Blossoms from the peach tree in the back yard.
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William Shatner and Samurai at Frazier Museum
by Debbie Chartoff
Shatner donates samurai sculpture
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