Mo-Joe is now 100% virtual and open to guests WORLDWIDE. Designed as an afternoon pick-me-up and history lesson, our fans across the world will be invited to join our webinar series with special speakers and lectures by topic experts. 2024 lessons will feature unique stories and induce conversations on a variety of topics that align with our mission, while enjoying the company of others, virtually. All proceeds from the virtual events will go back into the preservation and restoration of the Mighty Mo. We appreciate your support!
Next Mo-Joe:
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 12:00PM (HST)
Location: Web / Zoom
Cost: $10 / Free for Mighty Mo Members
Details:
Join us for a special virtual event presented by the OBON SOCIETY, titled Flags of Their Fathers, where we explore the powerful stories behind the yosegaki hinomaru flags—an iconic and deeply personal symbol for Japanese servicemen during World War II.
These small national flags were traditionally gifted to soldiers by their families, friends, and communities, inscribed with signatures and heartfelt messages wishing the servicemen victory, bravery, and a safe return. Each flag is as unique as a fingerprint, often becoming the only surviving trace of missing or fallen soldiers. Many yosegaki hinomaru flags, taken during the war, are now being repatriated to the families of Japanese servicemen, serving as a profound source of closure for their descendants.
During this event, we will delve into the cultural significance of these flags, which are regarded in Japanese culture as "non-biological human remains" due to their emotional and familial importance. We will also highlight the recent transfer of two yosegaki hinomaru flags from the Battleship Missouri Memorial to the OBON SOCIETY for repatriation, underscoring the enduring commitment to peace and reconciliation between the United States and Japan—79 years after the formal end of World War II aboard the USS Missouri.
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