February 3 is Setsubun (せつぶん or 節分) in Japan. Japanese people all over Japan hold various ceremonies. This is very basic and generic guide of Setsubun.
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After finally turning himself in after nearly 17 years as a fugitive, former AUM Shinrikyo cult member Makoto Hirata, 46, is mainly releasing information only through attorneys.
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PBS takes a look at how Japanese and American scientists and engineers are studying techniques to protect coastal areas from tsunami damage.
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Because of the ever-burgeoning (some would argue bloated) prolificacy of anime and manga in American society, the first things many individuals immediately think of when the subject of Japanese art pops up are...
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