Thank you, Laura, for sharing the story of Japan's balloons in Oregon. Aspects of this story touch many subjects. War is not simply explosions and battles, it is the people and places, deaths, memories and forgiveness. You helped us experience the human touches.
Thank you, Laura, for sharing the story of Japan's balloons in Oregon. Aspects of this story touch many subjects. War is not simply explosions and battles, it is the people and places, deaths, memories and forgiveness. You helped us experience the human touches.
Fern, I must first say, how much I admire your commentary here and elsewhere on Substack! And I thank you for recognizing that there is an amazing depth to the human stories that we have only begun to unearth about these various historical events. I am currently a member, tour guide, and arts docent at the Portland Japanese Garden, where much of our conversation to the visiting public is about the long-standing, historical connections between Japan and the West. I feel that it is a small offering to the future relations between our cultures. If you are ever in Portland, please let me know; my partner and I would be happy to give you a tour of the garden, which is proclaimed "the best, most-authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan." And that goes for any other Substack readers who happen to see this invitation!
Laura, you have deeply touched me twice tonight. Many years ago, I worked as an assistant to Takao Akiyama with the US-Japan Television Exchange between NHK and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). Takao and I worked on translating the production of Tale of Genji. He did the translating, and I helped with English. So much is flooding into my mind about the country. Akira Kurosawa's films remain with me, Yasujir┼Н Ozu, Sh┼Нhei Imamura Kenji Mizoguchi... were also teachers. I had a love affair with Japan but haven't visited. Laura the gates holding my memories have opened. As to gardening, I started very young. It would be wonderful to see your face and to meet your partner. Thank you, I feel your welcome now. I will remember our warm exchange and to call you if I get to Portland.
Thank you, Laura, for sharing the story of Japan's balloons in Oregon. Aspects of this story touch many subjects. War is not simply explosions and battles, it is the people and places, deaths, memories and forgiveness. You helped us experience the human touches.
Fern, I must first say, how much I admire your commentary here and elsewhere on Substack! And I thank you for recognizing that there is an amazing depth to the human stories that we have only begun to unearth about these various historical events. I am currently a member, tour guide, and arts docent at the Portland Japanese Garden, where much of our conversation to the visiting public is about the long-standing, historical connections between Japan and the West. I feel that it is a small offering to the future relations between our cultures. If you are ever in Portland, please let me know; my partner and I would be happy to give you a tour of the garden, which is proclaimed "the best, most-authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan." And that goes for any other Substack readers who happen to see this invitation!
Laura, you have deeply touched me twice tonight. Many years ago, I worked as an assistant to Takao Akiyama with the US-Japan Television Exchange between NHK and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). Takao and I worked on translating the production of Tale of Genji. He did the translating, and I helped with English. So much is flooding into my mind about the country. Akira Kurosawa's films remain with me, Yasujir┼Н Ozu, Sh┼Нhei Imamura Kenji Mizoguchi... were also teachers. I had a love affair with Japan but haven't visited. Laura the gates holding my memories have opened. As to gardening, I started very young. It would be wonderful to see your face and to meet your partner. Thank you, I feel your welcome now. I will remember our warm exchange and to call you if I get to Portland.
Good night, Laura.
Wow.
OH! The Portland Japanese Garden is beautiful, exquisite! And peaceful. Fern, you will love it. Thank you Laura for your important work.