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Why Japanese people like the flower of a cherry tree?Why Japanese people like the flower of a cherry tree? Since the blossoms last only about a week, areas known for cherry trees often become very crowded. So poeple eat , drink, and sing under the cherry trees. Some parties stay till night time under the illuminated cherry trees. It is related to the spiritual culture of the Japanese. The blossoms don't last long. It has to do with...
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Summertime: Perfect for Japanese folk danceFolk traditions span the globe. One of my favorite is coming up in July in Northern California.Obon Odori, which is celebrated around the world during the summer months is a community outdoor dance that honors those who have passed, and return to earth once a year to enjoy the earthly pleasures. The dances are performed in two or more concentric circles with the dance instructors in...
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Day That Still Lives in InfamyNearly 70 years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn't like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.
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From A Star To The Star BeltGeorge Takei is a star -- but now, he's also an asteroid. Find out how a trekkie just went techie.
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They Lived the Longest LivesClick to see an updated list of the 10 oldest people who ever lived.
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Savor the Fifth FlavorWhat makes a baked potato so much better than a raw one? It's umami, the fifth sense that describes savory flavors. Growing Bolder food and wine guru Mark Rodriguez explains how the Japanese have been talking about this fifth flavor for 100 years.
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Star Trek Fans Betrayed!At least they are according to this report from The Onion! What did JJ Abrams do wrong? Well, they found that by creating an entertaining, action packed thriller, he has betrayed what Star Trek is all about!!!
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A Necessary TragedyIt was a scary time. The Japanese Empire had mounted a sneak attack on our military facilities at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. We suffered devastating losses and the U. S. was at war. President Roosevelt called it “a date which will live in infamy” and even though I was only 5 years old and didn’t really understand those words, I definitely remember being scared for us all. Everyone was....
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The Oldest Man in the World TodayHe once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 is now the world's oldest man.
