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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF OKINAWA RETURN

2012/05/15

People gathered in Okinawa to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of U.S. control and to talk about plans to reduce the American military's burden on local communities.
About 1,200 people attended a ceremony at the Okinawa Convention Center. Among them, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima, U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos and local representatives.Noda used his speech to stress his government's efforts to strengthen Okinawa's economy and said he's committed to change. The remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos touched on the impact the American military presence has had on Okinawa.
（John Roos / U.S. Ambassador to Japan）
"As it has been in the past, our alliance continues to be indispensable to our future, and we, as Americans, recognize the sacrifices the people of Okinawa have made to keep this critical alliance strong."
For many islanders, the return of Okinawa offered the promise of stability and basic human rights under the Japanese Constitution. However, some also say it marked the beginning of another age of hardship.

Roots of Friendship

2012/04/30

People in Washington have spent recent weeks enjoying their famous cherry trees.Thousands of them line the Potomac River. They were a gift from Japan exactly 100 years ago, and first lady Michelle Obama has just added another one. The cherry trees are a landmark in the U.S. capital. Every spring, people descend on the riverbanks to appreciate this symbol of Japanese culture. The City of Tokyo presented 3,000 cherry trees to the U.S. capital as a token of friendship. Obama took part in a commemorative event to mark the anniversary. It was held near the site of the original planting by then first lady Helen Taft.
(Michelle Obama / U.S. first lady)
"So many years, these trees have served as a symbol of the great friendship between the United States and Japan, and as a reminder of our shared hopes, dreams, and aspirations."
The first lady said that on this historic anniversary, the American people don't just admire the trees' beauty, but also their resilience.Framed by the cherry trees, Hideki Togi gave a performance of gagaku, Japanese traditional court music.

Cherry seson finished

2012/04/15

Cherry blossm is special a tree in flower for Japanese. Many kinds of flowers come into bloom in spring, Above all, We look forward to seenig the cherry blossm. I also check to see if cherry blooms had opened. And I took photos of cherry trees like every day. I took photograph of the cherry tree changing situations like every day. For instance, the cherry tree with the sunrise in morning, the sunset with the cherry tree in evening, the moon with the cherry tree, on rainy days, on windy the cherry tree. Sakura seson week finished last week. It was very happy to see and take photos of cherry blossm for the week.

Yaeyama

2012/03/20

I went to Yaeyama island chein two days three nights for the first time. Yaeyama island chein is located southwest part of Okinawa. It consists of many small islands. It took one hour from Okinawa to Ishigakijima by a plan. I went to Ishigakijima, Iriomotejima, Takejima and Obamajima and so on. Summer's temperature is around 35℃, It's very comfortable weather, People of islands are very friendly and cheerful. And they said that they are not afraid of typhoon. I expected clear weather and island's paradise. But in fact, The weather was bad. I couldn't see clear sea, such as deep blule and colors. As a whole I enjeyed traveling. Yaeyama

Without You (Lyrics)

2012/03/17

No, I can't forget this evening,
Or your face as you were leaving,
But I guess that's just the way the story goes,
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows,
Yes, it shows,
No, I can't forget tomorrow,
When I think of all my sorrow,
When I had you there,But then I let you go,
And now it's only fair that I should let you know,
What you should know,
I can't live,If living is without you,
I can't live,I can't give anymore,
I can't live,If living is without you,
I can't give,I can't give anymore,
Well, I can't forget this evening,
Or your face as you were leaving,
But I guess that's just the way the story goes,
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows,
Yes, it shows,
I can't live,If living is without you,
I can't live,I can't give anymore,
I can't live,If living is without you,
I can't live,I can't give anymore,
No, I can't live,No, I can't live,

One year has passed

2012/03/11

One year has passed after Higashi Nihon Daishinsai. It will take 40 years to disposeing nuclear reactor. People who lost their houses by tsunami can not rebuild them still now. Recently, when I watch TV, I see many people are struggling to live. I'm moved by thier never give up spirits and I never forget them.

Work Related

2012/03/06

My friend's husband died four years ago at the age of 58 with lung cancer. His job was plumber for a long time, and he used to breath asbesto air. His death was work related. There is his memorial tower in Takao. I went there with my friend. There were many people who passed away for the worker's accidents. Although, recently it is decreasing gradually.

War Horse

2012/03/03

I watched a movie. This movie is Director Spielberg's work. Title is War Horse. The original of the movie is Michael Morpurgo in 1982. It is the juenile novel. The story is describ spirctual exchenge between a horse and a boy in the first world war. I was impressed purity of the movie.

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