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Naoko Takayanagi in a conference room with a panoramic view of downtown Boston. Photo credit: Hikari Terasawa
Naoko Takayanagi Cultivates Cultural Connections at the Japan Society of Boston
Hikari Terasawa January 13, 2025

As the head of the Japan Society of Boston, Naoko Takayanagi connects individuals passionate about Japanese culture, supports their interests,...

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Lord Ganesha at NU, Boston campus
Photo Credit: Rohit Gupta - IG: rohiiit._
Ganesh Utsav brings cultural vibrance to Northeastern University
Vivica Dsouza October 1, 2024

Ganesh Utsav celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha – also known as Bappa – the elephant-headed God of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings....

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Nov. 2023 - Boston, MA - Gateway of Boston Chinatown. Photo credit: Chang Liu
Why have Chinese restaurants always looked “Chinese”?
Chang Liu July 12, 2024

Do you feel like you've seen a lot of similar Chinese restaurant signage – yellow background, red letters, and big Chinese names?  In the...

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