from the base of a wooden tower once used by armed guards or next to a barbed-wire fence constructed to maim anyone who crosses its path.

Traditional Brazilian and Japanese food to celebrate Oshogatsu.What has changed recently? I believe that thanks to the Internet.

while children continue to play karuta until the morning.watching the Kouhaku Uta Gassen (Japanese red and white song battle) that airs on NHK World at each house.we all take a walk in the town.

it seems that many people go to the shrine from midnight to the beginning of the year on New Year’s Eve.both among people from different corners of the planet in a loud chorus counting down.

and my parents-in-law go to the onsen.

please enjoy! If you are going to spend it in a more quiet.the highest honor given for bravery after the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross.

This had a deep emotional impact on the attendees.Dennis Umade; (back row) John Masaki.

From left: (front row) Hideo Hirata.Shiozakis film revealed a fact that is not widely known — 117 Sansei were killed in action and four received the Medal of Honor.