Returning flags to Japan
During World War Two it was the custom in Japan for family
and friends to write on the white background of the Japanese flags words of
inspiration and present the flag to soldiers departing for battle.
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| WWII Japanese Flag Hinomaru Yosegaki |
After a battle many of these flags were removed from the bodies
by Americans and kept as souvenirs. Many
men of the World War Two generation are elderly and passing on. The relatives going through the items belonging
to these deceased veterans are coming across the Japanese flags known as
Hinomaru Yosegaki. Many are being sold
on eBay.
The families of the Japanese soldiers having nothing of
their departed relatives see these flags as a connection to their deceased
relatives. These flags have a special,
spiritual connection and the families would like to have the flags
returned. If you have one of these flags
perhaps you would think about returning the flag to Japan.
Shun in Japan is willing to help facilitate this
transfer. Please take a photograph of
the flag and email the photograph to him.
Shun will read the inscription to determine the soldier’s name and
hometown. After making contact with the
family, arrangements can be made to return the flag to the family.
Many nations around the world absolutely hate the USA, both
their governments and their people. The
people of Japan do like America and Americans, probably more so than any other
populace. Japan is a trusted friend and
ally to the USA. Returning these flags
will show the friendship is appreciated and respected.
NOTE: Hateful comments will be deleted.
Article about these memorial Japanese flags:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Luck_Flag
Link to Texas Daddy store:
http://texas-daddy.shop-pro.jp/
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