Bontonstory, this was a fantastic post! I just loved it and am so happy that you shared it with us. Your journey to Tsūtenkaku in Osaka was so complete, that I felt I was there with your walking the streets of Osaka, taking the elevator in the observatory and seeing the exhibits and the views. It was such a well done job! It was really an amazing job putting this all together. I really appreciated all the hard work you did.
After viewing your post, I know I will have to travel to Osaka. My grandmother on my mother's side was originally from there. She went from Japan to San Francisco as a bride (arranged marriage). So I will one day have to visit Osaka to pay homage to her. Thank-you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us!.......Cabbagepatch :D
Oh..I hope your grandmother and you have a great memory in Osaka. I'm listening now Eric Clapton, Somewhere Over The Rainbow now. I imagine an old lady visits a country means her origination, it's very touching. Thank you for your great comment again. :) @cabbagepatch
My grandmother died at age 101 and she was a wonderful person. She was place in the concentration camp with her husband and 8 children. Unfortunately my grandfather died in the camp due to poor conditions. But after World War II, she returned to SF and raised all her children. She was a remarkable and strong women. I think she will be very happy if I go to Japan to honor her memory. But Bontonstory, I really enjoyed your comments and also your wonderful post. Sharing such a memorable time with us is truly a wonderful moment for us. Thank-you also for all your efforts. It is much appreciated!!!
I am sorry for that. I talked rashly. Thank you for sharing your family story. @cabbagepatch
Bontonstory, I didn't mean to imply that you talked rashly. I only wanted to share that my grandmother was a strong and wonderful woman. I loved how you were so excited that I was going to go with my grandmother so I decided to share that she had died awhile ago at the age of 101. I took no offense but was so touched by your words. I sincerely hope you do not worry about what you said. I really, really had a happy moment after reading your comment. The only reason I mentioned about the concentration camp was that she survived it and raised 8 children by herself. It was a proud moment for me knowing that she persevered and remained a good person. Also Bontonstory, I really enjoy you as a person and respect you for what you are doing in Steemit. I also don't want you to hesitate in saying what you want to say. That is why I enjoy your comments. So please promise me that you will not be bothered by this.....it actually did the opposite in that it was very cute of you! Thank-you Bontonstory.........Cabbagepatch :D
You so kind @cabbagepatch :) Don't worry. I know what you were saying. I also sometimes look back my mom's life I've seen. There are many feelings with the memories. I respect her. Thank you always for sharing. :)