Many origami cranes on the steps of a building

Know When to Fold ‘Em: 6 Things You Might Not Know About Origami

Every Nov. 11 celebrates the Japanese art of paper folding.
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Three kinds of Pocky: matcha, cookies 'n cream, banana chocolate

Pocky Day: 11 Fun Facts About Our Favorite Snack in a Stick

While every day is Pocky Day here at Pearl River, this yummy Japanese snack in a stick is celebrated worldwide every November 11.

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Japanese wood block print of white cat with red collar on olive background

A Brief History of Cats in Asian Cultures

With a lucky cat as our unofficial mascot, we’re more than a little excited about National Cat Day on October 29.

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"Yama-uba" from the Hyakkai-Zukan by Sawaki Suushi

The 10 Most Terrifying Ghosts in Asian Cultures

Think hungry ghosts are the only specters in Asian cultures? Think again.

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Bowl of yellow flowers and floating candles

Happy Diwali! 9 Illuminating Facts About the Hindu Festival of Lights

Oct. 18 kicks off this five-day "festival of lights."

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A bright and colorful statue of Ganesha

Time to Appreciate Some Elephants! Five Fun Facts about Elephants in Asian Culture

Test your elephant IQ with these fun facts about the (usually) peaceful pachyderm.

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Offerings for the Hungry Ghost Festival

The Hungry Ghost Festival: Feeding and Appeasing Hangry Haints

Learn more about this ghostly holiday celebrated some Asian countries.

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Painting depicting the Chinese myth of the cowherd and weaver maiden during the Qixi Festival

Summer Lovin’: The Qixi Festival

The Chinese Qixi Festival celebrates the annual reunion of two (literally) star-crossed lovers, known as the cowherd and weaver maiden.
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Some paper-wrapped Chinese sponge cakes

Six Delicious Things You Might Not Know About This Chinese Pastry

Puffy. Eggy. Mildly sweet. You might know it well: the Chinese sponge cake. 
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Two plates with fried baozi

National Bao Day: Six Things You Might Not Know About Baozi

Every Aug. 22 celebrates the dumpling's underrated cousin.

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A group of terracotta warriors in Xi'an China

An Amazing Ancient Discovery: A Brief Guide to the Xi'an Terracotta Army

On March 29, 1974, a group of farmers outside Xi'an made an amazing discovery.
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A row of mahjongg tiles on a green table with a lady in the background

Game On! 9 Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Mahjong

It's a game you might be familiar with. You might even play. But how much do you really know about mahjong?

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