The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Instruments of a Beating Heart” follows a group of first graders in Japan who form an orchestra to play Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” as part of a welcoming ceremony for the incoming class of 6-year-olds.

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