From matcha to origami: Beach embraces Japanese culture through unique exchange

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From matcha to origami: Beach embraces Japanese culture through unique exchange

BEACH ND In the serene town of Beach, an unexpected cultural exchange bridged the vast distance to Japan this weekend. Shunsuke Aoki, the coordinator for the Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI), brought a slice of Japanese tradition to this small American community through a series of engaging activities. Aoki, stationed at Dickinson State University since the summer of 2022, demonstrated the meticulous art of a Japanese tea ceremony using matcha, …