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Jewish Life in Kobe, Japan
The city of Kobe is long and narrow and is located toward the Southern end of Japan on the inland sea between the islands of Honshu and Shikdoku. For hundreds of years Kobe has been a port city where people … Continue reading
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Kobe, Japan, and the Art of Hanami
The word “hanami” in Japanese literally means “flower viewing.” However, it is most commonly used in order to refer to cherry blossom viewing. The cherry blossom is the most dearly loved flower in the country of Japan. It is quite … Continue reading
