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The Taru Mikoshi, a portable shrine made of sake barrels, is one of the highlights of the Grand Parade. (Photo by Anita Bowen)
SAN FRANCISCO — The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, now celebrating...
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By J.K. YAMAMOTO
(First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Oct. 5, 2011. Updated Oct. 21, 2011.)
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The former staff members of the Hokubei Mainichi have all gone their separate ways, many having left long...