Wow, interesting story! Our trip was pretty uneventful (except of course my Mom flying alone with 4 children, one of whom was about a year old). We were headed to Itazuki to meet up with my Dad who was stationed there. We spent about 3 years in Japan and then the PI. Really good memories. When did you go? We were there in about 1962.
susie
I was there 47-49. Long time ago. But Japan was an influence on my life. Mostly for the art and craftsmanship. The craftsmanship on a simple wooden box was phenomenal.
I was lucky I was an Army "brat".