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Oshogatsu no Maki," written by Kozaburo Arashiyama and illustrated by Mizumaru Anzai (Published by Fukuinkan Shoten Pub･･･ ...

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I was introduced to this traditional Japanese practice through Kakizome at Arts Mid-Hudson.

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