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In the Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo, there is a small tree with hanging requests and acknowledgments. This is a Japanese custom typical of Tanabata event, the festival of stars, which occurs between July and August, depending on the region.

silvialumy — Last modified May 02 2012 11:49 a.m.


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