Gods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks
Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...
The Boston Globe16d
Tamara Lanier writes about fighting Harvard to reclaim her ancestor’s narrative
“That is a moment that I will take with me to my grave,” says Tamara Lanier, describing the first time she saw the image of her ancestor, an enslaved man known by his descendants as Papa Rent ...
KUTV17d
Handmade Japanese jewelry perfect for Valentine's Day gifts
Jou is Rode's Japanese ancestor’s last name. The main product is Miyuki, which is a Japanese Crystal bead specifically found in Japan. She decided to use it in honor of them and also in honor of ...
Indiatimes17d
UP CM Yogi Adityanath challenges minorities to say Ram is ancestor
UP CM Yogi Adityanath challenged the minority community to accept Lord Ram as their ancestor, citing Indonesian ... Refusing to comment on the Places of Worship Act, Yogi instead asked who had ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch18d
The Year of the Snake is underway. Here's a look at the Lunar New Year and how it's celebrated
People celebrated in China, Japan, Paris and New York City ... Gambling and playing traditional games is common during this time across cultures. Ancestor worship is also common. Many Korean families ...
The Star19d
Air pollution in Thailand: Govt urges Chinese descendants to use digital paper offerings
Chinese New Year falls on Jan 29 in 2025 with the ancestor worship day observed on Jan 28. Since many businesses owned by Chinese descendants will close for several days during Chinese New Year ...
Business Insider20d
I spent 24 days traveling through Japan alone. There are 3 things I would have done differently.
I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...
Washingtonian20d
A Huge Japanese Market Just Opened in Tysons
A one-stop shop for wagyu, sashimi, and all the Japanese snacks you could dream of is now open in Tysons. Marufuji, a spinoff of a small family-owned grocery chain that started in Connecticut, offers ...
Sydney Morning Herald22d
Their ancestor ruled Australia. Sex and servitude split the family
Madison Fazio and Jonathan King share an ancestor in the third governor of Australia, Philip Gidley King, but have only just met.Credit: Dominic Lorrimer “But I take huge pride in our side ...
The New York Times22d
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...
The Tab23d
It turns out Red Feather in American Primeval is based on the actor’s real life ancestor
However, the actor Derek Hinkey has explained he took inspiration from his very real ancestor. Derek Hinkey told the Hollywood Reporter, “Red Feather is based on my family. I’m a direct ...
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Harvard University Expands Partnership with American Ancestors in Support of Slavery Remembrance Program
Harvard University has expanded its existing partnership with American Ancestors, a national center for family history, heritage, and culture, and the oldest genealogical nonprofit in America. As part ...