Miyagi learned karate from his father, Shimpo Miyagi, who drifted to China in 1625. His father taught him karate to his best friend Sato Toguchi. Miyagi fell in love with Yukie, leading to a fight to the death
Ginseng ficus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. Features narrow elevated roots forming potbelly trunks. Sap is toxic to humans, dogs, and cats. Can live 50-100 years, some reaching 1,000 years
Bonsai is an ancient art form using training techniques to create miniature trees. Nearly any perennial woody-stemmed tree can be trained as bonsai. Most species require full sun and well-drained soil mix
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Born in 1925 in Japan, Mr. Miyagi was a karate master and fisherman's son. His family's ancestor Shimpo Miyagi landed in China in 1625. Left Okinawa after falling in love with Yukie, a poor village girl. Survived WWII internment in Manzanar, earning Medal of Honor
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