Sakura in Kyoraku Park, Maizuru City
These cherry blossom trees are an important symbol of Japan and the United States' friendship and peace. In Kyoraku Park these trees are called Aloha Sakura, because they were a gift from Mr. Takaki. Mr. Fujio Takaki was a second generation Japanese-American from Hawaii.
After World War II, Maizuru was occupied by the US Army. Mr. Fujio Takaki, was stationed in Maizuru and it was a sad place after the War, much like many other Japanese cities.
Mr. Takaki came up with the idea of buying cherry blossom trees for the city. He hoped that the trees would bring happiness and hope to the people of Maizuru.
Mr. Takaki never saw the planting of the trees in Maizuru, because he was assigned to another area of operations. However, in 1994 he was invited back to Maizuru to see how the trees had grown.
Fujio Takaki had never told anyone about his involvement with the cherry trees after the war. He did not want the recognition. All he wanted was to bring smiles to the people of Maizuru. Sadly, Mr. Takaki passed away in 2004.
Maizuru, sadly, does not offer any information about the Aloha Sakura in English.
The song is Kashiwag by SHW from
The Japanese font is Kouzan semi-cursive brush from
Talking about the Aloha Sakura in Maizuru
These cherry blossom trees are an important symbol of Japan and the United States' friendship and peace. In Kyoraku Park these trees are called Aloha Sakura, because they were a gift from Mr. Takaki. Mr. Fujio Takaki was a second generation Japanese-American from Hawaii.
After World War II, Maizuru was occupied by the US Army. Mr. Fujio Takaki, was stationed in Maizuru and it was a sad place after the War, much like many other Japanese cities.
Mr. Takaki came up with the idea of buying cherry blossom trees for the city. He hoped that the trees would bring happiness and hope to the people of Maizuru.
Mr. Takaki never saw the planting of the trees in Maizuru, because he was assigned to another area of operations. However, in 1994 he was invited back to Maizuru to see how the trees had grown.
Fujio Takaki had never told anyone about his involvement with the cherry trees after the war. He did not want the recognition. All he wanted was to bring smiles to the people of Maizuru. Sadly, Mr. Takaki passed away in 2004.
Maizuru, sadly, does not offer any information about the Aloha Sakura in English. However, I would love to see that change. Not even many citizens of Maizuru know of the importance of this park.
Because of my interest and research of this park, students have made a documentary of this park. I hope with their help, Maizuru will promote this park better to the guests and citizens. These students have won the NHK Kyoto competition and will be moving onto the finals in Tokyo in July!
Aloha cherry tree planting ceremony アロハ桜植樹式
March 10, 2018 1200 -
At Kyoraku Park in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture.
We carried out the Aloha cherry tree planting ceremony.
2018年3月10日 1200～
京都府舞鶴市余部の共楽公園にて、アロハ桜保存会主催による、アロハ桜植樹式を実施いたしました。
People who came from Hawaii for this planting ceremony.
Mr. Lawrence Enomoto President of Hawaii MIS veterans club.
(U.S. AIirForce Retired Majority Former MIS Language Soldier).
&
Mr. Glen Arakaki (former MIS language soldier Maizuru garrison career).
& Isami Yoshihara (U. S. AIirForce Veterans)
Mr. Enomoto son, Mr. Arakaki's grandchild,
& from the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Club
Mr. and Mrs. Ane Kabasawa (Mr. Raymond Nosaka B Company 100 Infantry Battalion)
Mr. Dona Teshima and Children (Michio Teshima, C Company 100 Infantry Battalion * 1945 KIA Daughter)
A total of nine people came to Japan.
Also, Ms. Anne Shirai living in Japan (Mr. Fred Hosokawa, the 100th Infantry Battalion HQ Company) was also attended.
今回の植樹式では遠くハワイからLawrence Enomoto氏（現ハワイMIS退役軍人会会長 U.S.AIirForce退役少佐 元MIS語学兵）とGlen Arakaki氏（元MIS語学兵 舞鶴駐屯経歴）の２名ベテランと、Isami Yoshihara氏（U.S.AIirForce退役軍人)、Enomoto氏ご子息、Arakaki氏のご令孫、そして第100歩兵大隊退役軍人会からAn Kabasawa氏夫妻（第100歩兵大隊B中隊 Raymond Nosaka氏ご令嬢）、Dona Teshima氏親子（第100歩兵大隊C中隊 Michio Teshima氏※1945KIA ご令嬢）の９名の方がご出席下さいました。
また日本在住のAnne Shirai氏（第100歩兵大隊 HQ中隊 Fred Hosokawa氏ご令嬢）にもご出席いただきました。
I sincerely express my gratitude to all of you who cooperated with the Aloha Sakura Tree Planting Project in various ways for several months.
I'm really thankful to you.
I finally celebrated the ceremony without problems and I was glad that Veterans and his family were pleased.
In addition, although I also mention in my greeting, growing cherry trees groomed, and further about the original cherry blossoms will be the actual number.
Continue, thank you cheer for your support.
最後になりましたが、この数ヶ月様々な形で「アロハ桜植樹プロジェクト」にご協力下さった、すべての皆様に心から感謝いたします。
本当にありがとうございました。
無事に式典を終え、またベテランの方々に喜んでいただける事ができました。
また、私の挨拶でも述べておりますが、植樹した桜の手入れ成長、更にオリジナルの桜についてはこれからが本番となります。
引き続き、ご支援を応援をお願いいたします。
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Japan Trip - 13 (Maizuru 2)
Photos and video from my 2nd and 3rd trips to Maizuru. On October 18th, we went to Maizuru Port (Maizuru is a key district headquarters for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) and then the Brick Museum. We finished the evening with a stop at Cafe Lennon (as in John Lennon) for some hot chocolate. On Sunday, October 21st, we visited the old shopping district and then saw the outside of Tanabe Castle. The castle closed just as we got there, but we returned on the 26th.
Brick Museum... 3:27
Behold the Golden Poo... 3:35
Cafe Lennon... 3:48
Old shopping district... 4:13
Tanabe Castle... 4:56
Maizuru city Kyoto Japan Trip 4/2017
Kỉ niệm khó quên tại Nhật Bản 16.04.2017
This Year's SAKURA : 2013 Maizuru Park Fukuoka 福岡・舞鶴公園
Shot and Edited by Nobuyuki Matsukawa.
PLACE:Maizuru Park,Fukuoka-city
DATE:Mar.2013
CAMERA:SONY NEX-7 18-55mm Zoom lens
Copyright © 2010-2013 Nobuyuki Matsukawa . All rights reserved.
Birds of Maizuru - Japan
Birds from Maizuru in Western Honshu, Japan.
My identifications may be a bit dodgy, so let me know about any mistakes.
I think the Ducks could be Eurasian Wigeons or Northern Shovelers.
Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus),
Black-eared Kite,
Eurasian Tree Sparrow,
Little Grebe,
Little Egret.
Maizuru city 辛夷magnolia kobus @Sorayama Observatory , Mt.Sorayama
舞鶴市 Taj Mahal in Maizuru city, Kyoto, Japan 2014.1.22
World heritage Taj Mahal is made by pet bottle, 3,500 bottles, and it is set at the front of Maizuru city hall. It is illuminated by 7, 000 white LED. It took for one month to build this Taj Mahal by 20 people who are active member of Light Art Maizuru Red Brick .
Cruising 2013 Movie Kyoto Japan
Private Yacht cruising Maizuru Japan Sea
Kichisaka Fortress (吉坂砲台)
Here, I go looking for Kichisaka Horui or Kichisaka Fortress. It is located in Takahama, Fukui and it was build by the Japanese Navy between 1900-1902. It overlooks the valley that leads into Kyoto prefecture. I believe it was built to project Japan from an invasion from the north. Maizuru was/is an important naval town, and there are many fortresses that overlook Maizuru and Wakasa Bay. However, this is the only one inland.
There are two separate parts to it. The lower half and higher half. It was much bigger than I was expecting and it is much bigger than other fortresses I have been to in Maizuru. A very interesting place.
Here is the abandoned military buildings at Takebe-yama.
Ashitani Battery behind the coal plant
Maki-yama Battery on Maki-yama
舞鶴市 潮路通り 海岸通り Shioji street in Higashi Maizuru
これは舞鶴市の東舞鶴の海岸です。海岸に沿っての東西の通りは「潮路通り」です。ここから遠くに「クレインブリッジ」が見えます。彫像があります：悠: statue Yuu.：高さ１９０センチのブロンズ立像は、１９９４年東京の彫刻家、笹戸千津子氏の作品でおだやかな海にふさわしく、広々とした海のイメージ、優しさあふれた女性像です。また高さ１００センチのかわいい少女のブロンズ座像彫刻「海を見つめて」もあります。
作者は、横浜の「赤い靴」で有名な東京芸術大助教授、山本正道氏。 海の右側の白い建物は海上自衛隊の教育隊です。
また小樽へのフェリーの入る岸壁があります。出航はほとんど真夜中なので、このように出航していくところを見るのはめったにありません。この写真は2012.4.27に撮影したものです。Ship building company named Universal ship building. Ferry harbor in front. Many tracks wait for ferry boat to Otaru, Hokkaido. Bridge is named Crane Bridge. Two poles of bridge imitate two cranes. Maizuru means crane dancing, so bridge is named for this meaning. Monumental plate is set as Mother at harbor . Mother waiting her husband from Siberia. Ship arrived Maizuru port from Siberia by carrying many Japanese soldiers who joined world war two in China. Mother and family visited Maizuru port every time when ships arrived from Siberia. Some family met their husband but some family did not meet. Even though husband might not come back ,she had a hope to see her husband at this harbor . White building is Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force(JMSDF), Education branch. Thank you for visiting my site. Please visit Maizuru and enjoy small port city.
Higashi Maizuru High School, Kyoto, Japan
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Kichisaka Fortress/吉坂砲台 (GoPro)
This is the second time for me to visit Kichisaka Fortress and this time I lead a group of 7 people. To my surprise and disappointment, parts of the trail leading up to the abandoned military fortress have been destroyed. I think because of logging, but I don't really know.
This is located in Takahama, Fukui and not Maizuru, Kyoto.
I'm not talking in this video.
The first time I visited Kichisaka Fortress
The Song is The last ones by Jahzzar.
Under CC BY license
Maizuru Akarenga Stain Glass (赤れんがステンドグラス) 2014
Happy Holidays!
Maizuru Akarenga Park Stain Glass
Thought it would be fun to edit a video for this. I think just showing the clips would have been boring.
Again, like the summer one I am not so sure how I feel about this. Sometimes I really like it and others not so much.
舞鶴赤れんがステンドグラス２０１４
iMovie sure isn't that easy to do precise editing with.
Here is the Summer Illumination 2014
Here is the Winter Illumination Art 2013,
The song is 'Have Yourself a Merry Funky Christmas' by DKSTR.
Under CC BY license
View from Mt Gorogatake in Maizuru city 2012.9 .1
Mt.Gorogatake, 301 m high from sea level. We can enjoy view from observation tower , 50m high.
DancesWithCranes Trailer
This is a video I created for the YouTube Fan Finder,
But I guess I don't have enough subscribers to make this service work. Bummer...
Maizuru Chattaman (舞鶴チャッタマン) 2014
The Maizuru heroes of justice, the Maizuru Chattaman! Or maybe the Maizuru Power Rangers!
The red one is called Aka-renga or red brick.
The blue one is called Maizuru wan or Maizuru Bay.
The pink one is called Sakura or cherry blossom.
There is also a green one who is called Manganji (Maizuru pepper), but we did not see him.
Also there is a yellow one who is called Niku Jaga (Maizuru beef & potato stew), and we did not see her, too.
The three were fighting evil in the La Port department store.
Same fight from 2012,
Around Higashi Maizuru after Man-yi
Sept. 16, 2013
After the rain had stopped I went out on my bike to look around Higashi Maizuru.
As I was expecting, all the waterways were extremely flooded.
I put my camera in a plastic bag and attached it to my monopod as I rode my bike. I am sure I was a sight to see with my camera and rain gear on.
Sun Princess in the Port of Kyoto Maizuru
Sun Princess visited in the Port of Kyoto Maizuru on July 8th.