“Ba-chan's Story”

Canada 2001 — Maikawa extended family at Alan’s
wedding, August 18, 2001.
(Gerald and Sandy's family is not included).
Canada 2001 — Christmas 2001 at Maple home with the
entire family. Front row left to right: Sandra, Joshua, Daniel,
Brandon and Frank. Back row left to right: Henry, Alyssa,
Ian, Hélène, Alan, Gordon and Theresa. I was taking the
picture (as usual!).
RETURN VISIT TO JAPAN – 1971
July 15th, 1971 — My daughter Theresa (10 years old)
and I flew from Toronto on Japan Air Line to Vancouver
and met my friend Lillian Yoshihara formerly from Camp
Jono, Kokura, Japan and flew to Alaska, then to Tokyo. My
brother welcomed us at the Haneda Air Port. Theresa and
I were happy to visit my brothers Kakuichio and Masahiro
and their families. We arranged to meet Frank’s Aunt Aiko
and his cousin Junji at Hikone shi. Junji and his younger
brother Hisashi drove us around and toured Kyoto city and
visited many shrines, temples and other interesting places
and we were very grateful for their kind hospitalities.
Bullet Train — Nisan arranged for Theresa and I to
ride on the bullet train to Fukuoka-ken. Upon arrival at
40 Recollection of My Past
Canada 2002 — I still volunteer at Beaver Valley
Community School.
Canada 2000 — Cumberland friends dining out - Moritas,
Hamas, Uyenakas, Bandos, Maikawas. Fusako Hama was
unable to attend.
Japan 1971 — Papa and Mama’s ashes
are at Nokotsu Do.