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Sumptuous Sushi luncheon with dignitaries

Opening ceremonies for the 25th Anniversary celebration with traditional Japanese instruments

Friends from the original signing 25 years ago

Many friends from Fuji City came to the celebration

Friends that have visited Oceanside

Music with bells played by local youths

Tyco Drummers. I have had the pleasure to play these drums in the past

Each of us performed on stage with the awesome Tyco Drumming

Concluding the formal ceremonies of Oceanside, California and Fuji City, Japan 25 years Sister Cities

More friends from Fuji that have visited Oceanside in recent years.

Final formal dinner with Mayor Konagai and friends

Visiting Green farm and production facility with the owner Yamadason - Chara Green Tea Farm

Green tea growing

Yamadason Charo Tea Farm

Party at Yamadason's home - preparing Japanese food

Japanese shrine in the Yamada home

Marta Hall left and Leslee Gaul center model the wedding dress of Shimizu Sanami right that she brought to share with the ladies inside the home of Yamadason.

Everyone having fun trying to trap the rice noodles cascading down the bamboo pole, cut in half, with water running with chop sticks. After stopping the noodles you place them in a hot broth and eat it. Lots of fun.

Typical Japanese party with a variety of dishes.

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