In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

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April 24, 2024 • We have a special episode to share with you today of the daily poetry podcast, "The Slowdown." "The Slowdown" offers a poem and a moment of reflection in short episodes ...

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