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We were very fortunate to have several days of viewing Mount Fuji in its entirety.

Arriving at Hiromi Park in Fuji City, Our delegation from Oceanside is in Fuji City to celebrate the 25th Anniversayr of our two cities, Oceanside, California and Fuji City, Japan.

Greeting at Hiromi Park in Fuji City with dignataries

View of Hiromi park, Mt. Fuji in the background, with many locals selling locally made items for the 25th Celebrations ceremonies

Local residents taking in the park celebrations and items for sale

Ladies displaying the items they have made by hand. Beautiful

Mayor Yoshimasa Konagai, of Fuji City, to the left with the Oceanside Delegation and local Fuji City Dignitaries at the opening ceremonies celebrating 25 years Sister Cities together.

Receiving a remembrance gift from local children

Acknowledging our gifts and thanking everyone for their hospitality

Fuji City in 1992 created an area dedicated to their Sister City Oceanside. Ironically I was present in 1992 when the first tree was planted by our dignitaries that traveled to Fuji for the signing ceremonies.

The Mayor of Fuji City Yoshimasa Konagai, Fuji City dignitaries from Fuji City, and Councilman Jerry Kern, and David Nydegger from Oceanside plant the 25 year ceremonial tree for the Oceanside Forrest.

Second group adding dirt to the new tree

Jim Schroder and councilman Jerry Kern checking out the tree from the 1992 planting ceremony.

Mayor Konagai and myself sharing tea in a quiet time for a few minutes

Fuji City volunteers who organized the days events for the 25th Anniversary day in the park

Two Fuji Council persons and the Oceanside Delegation in Hiromi Park

Mt. Fuji and Princess Kaguya Museum within the Hiromi Park

Princess Kaguya display within the museum. A local folklore.

Museum pieces on display

Photos of Mt. Fuji in the museum

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