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 On Missing the Aoi Matsuri

 On Missing the Aoi Matsuri

by Rebecca Copeland | Jun 22, 2022 | Japanese Culture

In The Kimono Tattoo, main character Ruth Bennett keeps an eye on the Japanese seasons. She knows when it’s appropriate to wear unlined kimonos or to dispense with long sleeves. Knowing of her fastidiousness, I was surprised when she forgot to celebrate the Aoi...

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