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Cherry Blossom

Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.

Feb 1, 2009

Origami

Feb 8, 2009

Shrines

Feb 15, 2009

Castles

Feb 22, 2009

Aizome

Mar 1, 2009

Karuta Card Games

Mar 8, 2009

Sushi

Mar 15, 2009

Lacquer Ware

Mar 22, 2009

Tea Gardens

Mar 29, 2009

Tea Rooms

Apr 5, 2009

Matcha Powdered Green Tea

Apr 12, 2009

Wagashi Traditional Japanese Confections

Apr 19, 2009

Katsura Imperial Villa

Apr 26, 2009

The Game of Go

May 3, 2009

Tops

May 10, 2009

Bento

May 17, 2009

Sake

May 24, 2009

Yoshoku

May 31, 2009

Mt. Fuji

Jun 7, 2009

Kaiseki Cuisine

Jun 14, 2009

Kendo

Jun 21, 2009

The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige

Jun 28, 2009

Five-Storey Pagodas

Jul 5, 2009

Fireworks

Jul 12, 2009

Yuzen

Jul 19, 2009

Makie

Jul 26, 2009

Hina Dolls

Aug 2, 2009

Bamboo Ware

Aug 9, 2009

Miso

Aug 16, 2009

Shirakawa-go

Aug 23, 2009

Hanging Scrolls

Aug 30, 2009

Festivals

Sep 6, 2009

Autumn Leaves

Sep 13, 2009

Hot Springs

Sep 20, 2009