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On writing and translating Sakura: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Join Dr. Christina Laffin, associate professor of Japanese literature, for a conversation with Kanako Nishi and book translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss what the translation of Nishi’s bestselling novel, Sakura, means in the context of the risi…

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Vibrant Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Spirit and Harvest

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi), typically celebrated on April 13 or 14, marks the spring harvest. It is a time for farmers to give thanks for an abundant harvest and pray for future prosperity. The festival is celebrated by the Sikh community in India and acro…

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New Books at the Asian Library (March 2026)

By phchow on April 1, 2026

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