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Stars and Dandelions: A Beautiful Poem by Misuzu Kaneko

Japan is a nation steeped in ancient culture and traditions. In spite of their meteoric modernization and being an economic superpower, the Japanese people still retain that connection with their ancient roots. The following poem, Stars and Dandelions, miraculously saved from oblivion is an iconic example of how this high culture still lives on. Deep ...

Jessica Kneipp

Dandelions with seeds blowing.