Nor were we there in any traditional pilgrimage sense: to receive blessings.

but I think it is the same for any family.I will never forget it because I met my childhood friend.

wishes and promises for the new year.I believe this should not be different for anyone around the world.and the whole family celebrated the New Years on the 1st.

A traditional event in Japan is to watch the hatsu-hinode (first sunrise).and each one gets fireworks to celebrate the new year.

The author celebrates the new year in Brazil with his family in 2019.

It’s the relay marathon by university student teamsWe and the whole Japanese American community will always treasure her thoughtfulness.

and was one of the first women to serve on the board of the Sumitomo Bank of California.Sakaye Aratani was a founding member of the Montebello Japanese Womens Club.

and they married in Minneapolis.and supported many Japanese American institutions in Southern California.