#CHEERUPHANABI   This is a trying time for all of us. With the threat of the pandemic, most festivals in Japan have been canceled. This is very unusual for a country that looks forward to every traditional celebration with the excitement of a child. On June 1st at 8:00pm there was a 5-minute fireworks show in many cities across Japan. Professional launchers secluded themselves in isolated areas and released their fireworks for all to see. The idea was to spread hope and strength and cheer while allowing everyone to stay safely at home. The message was: we are all in this together. We too decided to spread this cheer. Please … Continue reading Stay safe, and enjoy the fireworks.