All NewsSnapshotsAsian Language, Literature Department Celebrates at a Cherry Blossom Festival Olivia DrakeApril 17, 20124minThe Asian Language and Literature Department hosted a Cherry Blossom Viewing party (ohanami) on Foss Hill March 27 under a blooming cherry tree. Taiki Sawabe '12 enjoys sushi and tempura for lunch. Miri Nakamura, assistant professor of Asian languages and literatures, assistant professor of East Asian studies, starts to fill her plate. Students enjoy the lunch outdoors. Takeshi Watanabe, visiting assistant professor of Asian Languages and Literatures; Masami Imai, chair and associate professor of East Asian Studies; and Keiji Shinohara, East Asian Studies and Art and Art History Department artist-in-residence mingle at the party. Patrick Dowdey, adjunct assistant professor of East Asian Studies and curator of the Freeman Gallery, said, "It was a cold, windy day, but the bright sun and happy spirit were infectious as we all had a lunch of sushi and tempura before singing the Cherry Blossom Song together." (Photos by Patrick Dowdey) East Asian Studies Related Articles All NewsCampus LifeCampus News & Events April 24, 2024 Mike Mavredakis At WesFest, Admitted Students Share Opinions on Diversity of Thought, Open Curriculum All NewsCampus News & EventsStudents April 24, 2024 Editorial Staff Gallery: Wesleyan Senior Celebrate Theses Submissions All NewsAlumni April 23, 2024 Sarah Parke “You Just Have to Read This…”: Books by Wesleyan Authors Coggins ’85, P’15, ’22, Gumbiner ’11, and LaBennett ’94