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1 week, 4 days ago

Local dancers from the Gillespie school star in American Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’

LA Times

Sakura Kimura, right, rehearses the role of Clara in the American Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker.” Watching the film version of “The Nutcracker” has long been a tradition in the Kimura family, along with exchanging gifts and putting up the Christmas tree. “It really feels like you are at a Christmas party.” This year, the Costa Mesa siblings are …

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2 months ago

My Grandmother is a Japanese war bride

ABC

Between 1952 and 1965, over 600 Japanese war brides crossed once enemy lines to make a home in Australia. Anti-Japanese sentiment was still palpable then, and they had little choice but to hide their Japanese-ness, and assimilate into Australian society. How do the grandchildren of Japanese war brides tell this history, one that began with war, fear, and hate? Credits: …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai

The Hindu

It was the marquee clash of the Ultimate Table Tennis’ fifth edition so far. Despite a sizeable turnout trying to encourage the struggling Chennai Lions, Goa Challengers repeated the last year’s final heroics. Earlier in the evening, Bengaluru Smashers came back in the last two singles with a bang to seal a knockouts berth with its fourth victory in as …

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4 months ago

UTT 2024: Empty seats greet Chennai Lions in season-opening thrashing

The Hindu

A mouthwatering clash featuring Indian stars Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra, tickets priced as low as ₹49, an air-conditioned venue on a sultry Friday evening, easy accessibility to local transport, and ambient LED lights flashing in sync with peppy Tamil numbers. A five-minute contemplation might throw up five more reasons why it could have been safely presumed that home …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Skateboarding - history, rules, defending champions

Firstpost

Skateboarding made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games and is on the programme for Paris, Los Angeles Games as well. Reuters Skateboarding’s top talents will go head-to-head at the Paris Olympic Games, showcasing their skills in the exhilarating disciplines of park and street. Yuto Horigome kicked off the domination by winning the men’s street competition, with Momiji Nishiya and …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

This Rituals sakura hair and body mist is set to be my summer fragrance

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From the hydrating floral blossom and rice milk body lotion mousse and the …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Wind Breaker Episode 9: Exact release date, where to watch and more

Hindustan Times

Satoru Nii's manga is gradually climbing the fan-favourite list of the latest anime premieres. Despite a plethora of high school-set anime out there, Wind Breaker maps out its unique identity by shining the light on a new perspective towards all those previously dealt with emotional themes. Haruka Sakura, a first-year student who moved in from out of town, is only …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kabosu: Shiba inu who inspired ‘doge’ internet meme and cryptocurrency dies aged 18

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kabosu, the shiba inu dog who went viral as the “doge” meme, has …

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7 months ago

Wind Breaker Episode 8: Exact release date, where to watch and more

Hindustan Times

CloverWorks' latest anime that adapts Satoru Nii's manga, serialised in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket publication is persistently landing punches and hard hits right on the target each week. Haruka Sakura, a first-year student who moved in from out of town, is only interested in one thing: fighting his way to the top.” Here's what you can expect from Wind Breaker Episode …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourists flock to Japan's cherry blossom hotspots for full-bloom delight

Hindustan Times

Tourists flock to Japan's cherry blossom hotspots for full-bloom delight Visitors and locals throng Tokyo's prime cherry blossom locations on Thursday to revel in the full bloom, delayed this year. Visitors and locals throng Tokyo's prime cherry blossom locations on Thursday to revel in the full bloom, delayed this year due to unseasonably cold weather. 1 / 7 Tourists and …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists flock to Japan capital's top spots to revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms

Hindustan Times

Tourists and residents packed Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the full bloom that has arrived in the Japanese capital later than usual this year because of cold weather. Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists flock to Japan capital's top spots to revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms The elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers -- known …

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9 months ago

Top 10 Cherry Blossom destinations to visit in the U.S. this year: Spring's finest in full bloom

Hindustan Times

The world explodes in a delicate ballet of pink and white. In Tokyo’s cherry blossom season, which begins in March, you can find cherry blossoms in the city’s parks and suburban streets, where locals and tourists alike gather to look at them. It has the largest cherry tree population in the U.S. and nearly 100 times that of Washington, D.C. …

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9 months ago

In time for Japan’s fleeting sakura feasting

Live Mint

Ever the Japanophile, one of my favourite things to do at this time of the year, is to fire up the dormant ‘Sakura Navi’ app on my phone. With a word and adjective for virtually everything related to the beloved sakura or cherry blossom season, for the denizens of the Land of the Rising Sun, this is perhaps the most …

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9 months, 1 week ago

The best places to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto

BBC

The best places to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto Alamy Stock Photo Arashiyama in Kyoto is one of the most popular places for viewing its cherry blossoms during hanami season Cultural expert Sara Aiko shares her picks for the best places to admire cherry blossoms in Kyoto, from the secluded Heian Shrine to Kiyomizu Temple at night. These expressions of …

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10 months ago

How climate change is thwarting travellers' cherry blossom plans

BBC

How climate change is thwarting travellers' cherry blossom plans Getty Images People take photographs of cherry blossoms in full bloom over the Meguro river in Tokyo on 31 March 2023 In Japan, the rare and beautiful 10-day cherry blossom "front" is set to start 10 days earlier this year due to global warming. Early cherry blossom season in Japan may …

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1 year ago

8 free holiday wallpapers, illustrated by neurodivergent artists

LA Times

They are animals familiar to every Californian: a mountain lion, a coyote, a dolphin, hummingbirds and butterflies, rendered in a way you’ve never seen before. Download Laron’s desktop background here Download Laron’s phone background here Yukari Sakura Yukari Sakura is a book of wisdom regarding her favorite subjects. Download Yukari’s desktop background here Download Yukari’s phone background here Elana Cooper …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Best fridge under ₹40,000: Affordable options to consider in India

Hindustan Times

In thе dynamic landscapе of homе appliancеs, finding thе pеrfеct rеfrigеrator that seamlessly blеnds pеrformancе, fеaturеs, and affordability can bе a daunting task. Specifications of Whirlpool 259 L 3 Star Intellifresh Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator -TL, Grey, 2023 Model) Capacity: 259 liters Energy Efficiency: 3-star rating Defrost System: Frost-free Inverter Technology: Yes Finish: German Steel Model Year: 2023 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Minato Namikaze dominates the Narutop99 poll, Kishimoto to create one-shot manga for the Fourth Hokage

Hindustan Times

The Naruto franchise has remained popular among anime and manga enthusiasts for over two decades, and the recent Narutop99 worldwide character popularity vote is a testament to that. After exciting one-and-a-half months of voting, the results of the Narutop99 worldwide character popularity vote have been revealed, with Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, taking the top spot. Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Which Naruto couple matches your love life? Find out with these fan-favourites

Hindustan Times

Are you a Naruto fan wondering which couple in the show best represents your own love life? Tsunade and Dan Tsunade and Dan The flashbacks-only pairing of Tsunade and Dan represents one of several Naruto couples that never fully materialized. Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki At the top of the list are Minato Namikaze and …

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1 year, 8 months ago

How the Japanese cherry blossom ritual came to Germany

Hindustan Times

In Japan, blooming cherry trees are more than just a spring ritual. People celebrate the pink abundance with picnics under cherry trees and trips to places with the best view of the blooming flora — after first consulting special forecast maps with information about peak blossom times. Asian culture in Germany "Among the branches of the cherry trees in bloom, …

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3 years, 2 months ago

China’s Nationalist Cancel Culture

The Diplomat

It might be the fiercest example yet of cancel culture. In a since-deleted Weibo post, Gao Ge, a popular novelist, reposted a condemnation against Zhang from China Comment, a magazine often seen as one of the Chinese Communist Party’s official mouthpieces, adding, “So I can’t even go to the Yasukuni Shrine? In 2017, state-backed media Huanqiu.com called on every Chinese …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Sky Brown: How 13-year-old British skateboarder was urged on to bronze by gold medal winner Sakura Yosozumi

CNN

Ariake Urban Sports Park, Tokyo CNN — With three gold medals from three events, Tokyo’s Ariake Urban Sports Park has been a home from home for Japanese skateboarders at the Tokyo Olympics. “After the decision was made for skateboarding to be included in Tokyo 2020, I think all the skaters strived to learn good tricks,” was Yosozumi’s explanation for her …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Meet the pups of Tokyo’s real-life Paw Patrol

Live Mint

It's a neighbourhood watch with a difference. A clean-nosed crew, sniffing out trouble and keeping the streets safe for school kids: meet the pups of Tokyo's real-life Paw Patrol. "Sometimes I'm scared when I'm coming home alone, but I feel okay when I'm walking with Wan-Wan Patrol," she told AFP, gently cradling Sakura on her lap. "Individual owners walk whenever …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Largest purple-pink 'Sakura' diamond auctions off for $29.3 million at Hong Kong

Hindustan Times

A 15.81 carat Sakura diamond, the largest of its kind went under the hammer at Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels Live Auction on May 23, selling for $29.3 million. An employee poses with a 15.81 carat fancy vivid purple pink diamond ring, which is called The Sakura Diamond, during a preview at Christie’s. “As fewer than 10 per cent of …

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Local dancers from the Gillespie school star in American Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’

My Grandmother is a Japanese war bride

Chennai

UTT 2024: Empty seats greet Chennai Lions in season-opening thrashing

Paris Olympics 2024: Skateboarding - history, rules, defending champions

This Rituals sakura hair and body mist is set to be my summer fragrance

Wind Breaker Episode 9: Exact release date, where to watch and more

Kabosu: Shiba inu who inspired ‘doge’ internet meme and cryptocurrency dies aged 18

Wind Breaker Episode 8: Exact release date, where to watch and more

Tourists flock to Japan's cherry blossom hotspots for full-bloom delight

Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists flock to Japan capital's top spots to revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms

Top 10 Cherry Blossom destinations to visit in the U.S. this year: Spring's finest in full bloom

In time for Japan’s fleeting sakura feasting

The best places to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto

How climate change is thwarting travellers' cherry blossom plans

8 free holiday wallpapers, illustrated by neurodivergent artists

Best fridge under ₹40,000: Affordable options to consider in India

Minato Namikaze dominates the Narutop99 poll, Kishimoto to create one-shot manga for the Fourth Hokage

Which Naruto couple matches your love life? Find out with these fan-favourites

How the Japanese cherry blossom ritual came to Germany

China’s Nationalist Cancel Culture

Sky Brown: How 13-year-old British skateboarder was urged on to bronze by gold medal winner Sakura Yosozumi

Meet the pups of Tokyo’s real-life Paw Patrol

Largest purple-pink 'Sakura' diamond auctions off for $29.3 million at Hong Kong