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Ginkgo Trees- the Chitlins of Japan

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Emily Cannell

If you’ve ever smelled a Ginkgo tree, or chitlins, my guess is you could all give me the same one word description without thinking too hard. Poo. Both have stenches so offensive you could also tell me where you were, … Continue reading →

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Shintoism or Recycling- You Decide- Culture Lesson #5

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Emily Cannell

There is a saying in Japan, “You are born Shinto, married a Christian, and die a Buddhist.” Shinto is one of the religions practiced in Japan. The basic belief is that Kami- spiritual deities are present in everything. These benign … Continue reading →

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