As a Little Tokyo Ambassador assigned to Mr.

and enjoy again that feeling of being together again in Paris or in New YorkIf you are going to spend this New Years with a big family like I used to do in Brazil.When I came here to study in Japan (ryugaku).

whcih is indispensable for the new year.) to symbolize another desire such as yellow for money or green for hope.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.and cease its rocket attacks against Israeli civilian targets.

I was hopeful for the House to produce and pass a bipartisan solution to the challenges facing our nation and our allies.and from the international community to improving the daily lives of the Palestinian people to move the peace process forward.

The bill before the House today not only excludes that humanitarian aid.allow humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza undisrupted.