cherry blossoms

In late April, we attended an interactive calligraphy show by Kana Ikemoto, a professional calligrapher and friend whose husband is doing research at Harvard. The theme was cherry blossoms and dragons. Conflicting themes? Perhaps, but not really. Cherry blossoms are gorgeous, delicate, pastel petals that beautify the world for

One year after destruction, Japan's cherry blossoms announce a growing hope

JAPAN (MNN) ―One year ago this Sunday, a huge earthquake -- the fifth-largest ever recorded -- ripped through the seabed about 40 miles off