"With the Divine Spirit of Asahi Hanasaki."

Title:  Beyond the Sky: The Young Souls of the Kamikaze and Their Final Letters In my previous post, I wrote about the young trainees of "Yokaren" (Preparatory Flight Experience), boys aged 14 to 17 who entered training with the almost certain expectation of joining the Kamikaze special attack corps. Today, I would like to write about what happened after they graduated from Yokaren, joined the special attack units, and finally made their sorting flights. While many Yokaren graduates ended up joining the special attack corps, the units were fully organized in October 1944. Triggered by the U.S. military's landing operations on Leyte Island, the Imperial General Headquarters issued the "Sho-Go" (Victory) Operation. At the Mabalacat airfield in the Philippines, 13 pilots, centered around the 10th graduating class, volunteered themselves. They formed four units as the first official Kamikaze Special Attack Corps. Those four units were named Shikishima , Yamato , Asa...

The Spirit of Harmony: A Courageous Union Support and help one another, Continuously filling the gaps where others may falter. Take each other’s hands, hold them tight, Acknowledge your differences, and embrace them with respect. In all things, let gratitude be your first response. Keep your humility, and bow your head in reverence. Have the true courage and honesty To raise your hand and step forward when called. At times, look within and reflect upon yourself, Never forgetting the spirit of service to others. If you bring all things to a close with a heart of joy, Even the flames of anger shall be stilled and find peace. With a prayer for harmony,   Asahi Hanasaki From this land of prayer, I, Asahi Hanasaki, am introducing the "Harmony of Wa" to the whole world.  I am a delivery driver in Japan who also helps protect and maintain a traditional Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple. Balancing these two worlds gives me a unique perspective on modern society. Through my writing, I...