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TOKYO -- In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit ...

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Ephemeral is the word associated with the popular Cherry Blossoms called Sakura in Japan. They are a beautiful, sweet reminder of impermanence of life all around us each year. In the U.S. these trees ...

Mitsui Fudosan says the new development will rival top waterfront spots in places like Sydney ... a traditional Japanese garden with sculpted pine trees, a small forest and a tea house.

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In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.