July 7th in Japan is known as “Tanabata” or ‘Star Festival’. Tanabata is explained through a Japanese legend, with its origins from China. Two stars Hikoboshi (Altair / the cow herder star) and Orihime (Vega / the weaving princess) fall deeply in love, but are separated by “Amanogawa” (Milky Way / Heaven’s River). They [...]
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Here are some pictures of what some of the kids enjoy doing during recess time at an elementary school I used to work at. The students at this school were (and are) fortunate to have someone on staff who is willing to teach and support them in using these stilts. The school secretary goes out [...]
