and that of others affected by the shooting.

noting how only three major TV networks existed at the time.who also serves as one of the shows producers.

just 30 minutes drive form the studio: forests.who was born in New Zealand and raised in Japan.helped along in no small part by their unwilling translator.

many people I knew living here were inspired to study Japanese or travel to Japan.but that she has long had tremendous respect for the novel.

Initially marked for execution.

was at first cautious about a project about Japan that would be produced by a Western company.” but Norio was determined not to let their sacrifices be in vain.

but he had yet to learn how much it would impact him.a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who stepped forward in times of crisis.

Norio was once again called to action.Norio Uyematsu and Congressman Lou Correa pose for a photo in Orange County in November 2022.