Tag: Japanese American History
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Obon is About More Than Just Food and Fun
Obon festivals celebrate a time-honored Japanese Buddhist tradition—a call to reflect on all those who came before us and consider what they gave to our world so we could be here today. In Japan, Obon is marked by a mid-August holiday, when many people return to their hometowns to visit family, clean gravesites, and make…
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Crown City: A New Mystery With Cool History
“Crown City” cured my laziness, at least for a day. I don’t often make the effort to attend book events. I read reviews, talk to friends, and then read the books that catch my attention on a given day. But this past weekend, I overcame my loafing ways and attended an event at the Fountain…