by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) April 5, 2026, started out as a normal Sunday morning. Do a load of laundry, vacuum, and make the rounds to the cemeteries to pay respects to my wife’s ancestors. This tradition is a large part of Japanese culture: visiting the cemetery, giving flowers, and chatting/praying to all the ancestors in the … Continue reading A Spring Sunday in Japan: Cemeteries, Cherry Blossoms, and POTA

