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 April- The Chinese concept of Yin and Yang
When discussing the concept of Yin and Yang, most people are familiar with the Taijitu—the circular symbol divided into two sections, one black, and the other white, in a swirling motion in....read more
March- Onsen: Japanese Hot springs—Enjoyment and Etiquette
Onsen is the Japanese name for hot springs. Onsens are widely popular in Japan. As a country located along active volcanic fault lines, Japan is rich in beautiful sceneries and hot springs. Hot springs....read more
February- Lunar New Year 2013: The year of the Snake
This year, the lunar New Year falls on February 10th, and ushers in the year of the water snake. We send off the year of the dragon and welcome that of the snake. Following the 12 year cycle....read more
January- Nabemono - Japanese Hot Pots
Nabemono can be translated into nabe, which means cooking pot, and mono, which mean all kinds of things. Nabemono, or sometimes referred to as nabe for short, is the name for a variety of.... read more
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