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The Symbolism of Peaches Within China, the Symbolism of Pine Trees Within China, the Most Well Renowned Pine Tree Within China, the Location of the Yíngkè Sōng (Guest Welcoming Pine Tree), the Etymology of “Huangshan” (Yellow Mountain), the Original Location the U.S. Government Targeted Prior to Detonating Nuclear Weaponry Above Nagasaki, Japan During World War II, the Reason the Original Target Was Shifted, the Target Selected in Place of Kyoto, Japan During World War II, the Symbolism of the Tortoise and Crane Within Japan, the Period When Tea Was Imported Into Japan and the Original Usage of it, the English View of Moss Within Gardens vs the Japanese View of Moss Within Gardens, the Reason Japanese Samurai Were Awarded Disparate Sword Types by Daimyo (Great Name/Great Lord) Throughout Their Life Time, and the 4 Main Tenants of Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Peaches represent longevity in Chinese culture. Pine trees signify longevity as well but also strength. The most famous pine tree in China is called the "welcome tree" as it's branches appear like outstretched arms welcoming a stranger. The welcome tree is located in the Huangshan mountain region of Anhui province. The term "Huangshan" means "yellow mountain" in Mandarin. The Ryoanji temple garden in Kyoto, Japan was the intended target of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan during World ...


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