the need for pilgrimage participants to experience the camaraderie of the trip.

along with the singing of these songs.She spent the first three days in a crowded shelter with no food and just a little bit of water.

We also added a dance medley where Grateful Crane members danced to three songs that became dance crazes across Japan in recent years.our intention was also to bring laughter.What about us?Our answer and presence.

we sang nostalgic Japanese and American songs that were enjoyed by seniors.he was singing along to every song.

they smiled and laughed and some cried.

on behalf of our Nikkei community.The Tanabata wishing tree covered in wishes.

Luckily all those were contained.Over a six-month period.

Rafu Digital EditorThe Little Tokyo Wishing Tree.stayed up until midnight on Jan.