Chinese influence

A visit to Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens gives visitors a glimpse of the early Edo period.

Thousands enjoy taste of Japan at garden festival

The festival continues through Monday with food, entertainment and plenty to see and buy.

Comment on Battle of Kampar: In Defence of Malaya by railcoop

" When you go home Tell them of us and say For Your Tomorrow We gave our Today" When we look at Malaysia today, was their sacrifice yesterday worth it. Until our students learn NOT to be tainted by BTN and learn of our history dating back to over 2000 years, they will NEVER NEVER understand what makes MALAYSIA today great.

Asian culture and community events in the Dallas area

Japanese screenwriter Dai Sato will be at AnimeFest. So will film director Kazuyoshi Katayama. The Japanese band Nirgilis will perform.

Asheville-area Home & Garden calendar

Send items for the home and garden calendar to Nancy Sluder at Nsluder@Citizen-Times.com two weeks before the event. Or mail to Nancy Sluder, Asheville Citizen-Times, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802.