OBON SOCIETY

As OBON SOCIETY endeavors to secure funding for the upcoming year to sustain our crucial mission, we invite you to contribute to our crowdfunding campaign. Donating before January 1st allows you to claim a tax deduction. Your support means a lot, and we encourage you to share this link with anyone you believe would be interested in backing our important work. Thank you for considering and supporting our cause! https://lnkd.in/g34KY3Pr

OBON staff visited the Consular Office of Japan in Portland to express our gratitude to Consul General Yuji Yoshioka for his support over the years, as he is retiring. We also had the opportunity to greet his successor, Consul General Ken Todoroki. We look forward to continuing our relationship and cooperation in the future. Thank you so much for your support!

2025年3月7日付　秋田さきがけ新報の記事です。 当団体のご支援とご協力をしていただきました皆様に心より感謝申し上げます。

Newsday featured our efforts: Thanks to Bill Donahue, we were able to host a Zoom session with high school teachers and students. One of our primary goals is to educate the next generation. Through the process of returning the Yosegaki Hinomaru (Non-Biological Human Remains), we hope to inspire young people to reflect on the importance of empathy and to understand how the impact of war continues to affect families, even 80 years later. https://lnkd.in/g5xgXpzt #OBON #Friendship #Peace #Reconciliation #Education

We had the pleasure of meeting Alan, who made the trip from Portland, Oregon, to Astoria to personally deliver Japanese items his father brought home from World War II while serving in the U.S. Army infantry. As we spoke, Alan shared heartfelt stories about his father’s deep compassion. Having grown up during the Great Depression, his father couldn’t bear to see Japanese children go hungry and often gave up his own rations to help them. During the visit, Keiko carefully examined the flag Alan brought and pointed out the many women's signatures, noting how deeply personal the item was.

I have many Japanese friends that are happy this flag is going home to Japan. I really hope that the family can be found. I feel a strong connection to the flag and soldier. Thank you! OBON SOCIETY Supporter Portland, OR

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The OBON staff, invited by Consul General Yuji Yoshioka, celebrated the Emperor's birthday in Portland, Oregon, with approximately 600 attendees. They expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Emperor's constant wish for the happiness of the Japanese people, as well as for the 2,685 years of heritage passed down from the first Emperor, Emperor Jimmu, to the current 126th Emperor. They sincerely hope that the peace of Japan will be passed on to future generations. #Peace #Friendship

京都市と京都市遺族会連合会主催でお招きいただいた京都ロームシアターでの講演会「オレゴンから愛レター」について読売新聞に取り上げて頂きました。感謝。 #Peace #Friendship #Reconciliation #WW2 #Postcards #OBON

The Stars and Stripes covered the story of Mr. Kudo Fumio's Yosegaki Hinomaru return. Thank you so much for your kind support in making this effort possible! https://lnkd.in/gyVMBHnT #OBON #Peace #Friendship #Reconciliation #Veteran