http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/12/Where-Godzilla-goes-first.aspx"Have you been to a Godzilla movie," my guide, Sumiyo, asked as we stood on the main deck of the Tokyo Tower, the beautiful curve of the Rainbow Bridge beneath our feet. I admitted I had seen the antics of the cranky lizard, who regularly terrorizesenCommunityServer 2.1 (Build: 60809.935)http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/12/Where-Godzilla-goes-first.aspx#5501Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:10:22 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:5501Sally @ CURVESSherry, what an unbelievalbe schedule you're having to deal with, but most interesting and moving. How fortunate to be there and actually see and appreciate all the historic artifacts that have brought you to Japan. Stay cool as a cumcumber, Sweetie. We miss you ar Curves!!!http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/12/Where-Godzilla-goes-first.aspx#5502Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:52:47 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:5502Mari PatkelllySherry, I'm so glad that you made it and that you had tears in your eyes for our humanity both bold and tender as you looked at the documents from the treaty... I know you will be a wonderful ambassadora ( is that a word?) to Japan. The horror movies when I was there were horrible. It made me think that all people in others countries think of us humans from the USA do is make disgusting movies.... Same thing has happened in Mexico, terrible movies on the buses make me cringe... Sad. Have a good time and continue enjoying the food, culture, history, etc. I love you and honor you and your honored guest trip! xxoomarihttp://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/12/Where-Godzilla-goes-first.aspx#5504Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:18:08 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:5504Deb ChildTears came into my eyes as I realized I had traveled from sitting alone in front of a computer, dreaming up the story of Annie Daniels and the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, to standing in front of a piece of paper touched by the diplomats I have come to admire so greatly during my research. There is something personal about ink and parchment and sealing wax and string, some sense of the power and vulnerability of human beings. This segment really chokes me up too. I think it is the simplicity of it all...ink, wax, string....if only peace was really that simple. Alas it seems to be as allusive as the materials used to declare it.http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/new_hampshire_to_japan/archive/2007/10/12/Where-Godzilla-goes-first.aspx#5518Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:15:03 GMT7b375189-dcc7-4af7-b4d3-2fc751a0220e:5518Zora in MIYour description of the visit to the Diplomatic Office of Records brought chill bumps and, yes, a lump in my throat, as I understood the honor the Japanese had bestoyed upon you. This reader anticipated the moment the Portsmouth Peace Treaty would be revealed as the deafening silence was interrupted by the turning of each sheet of paper by white gloved hands. Few have had such an opportunity. You honor the Japanese by understanding its meaning to them.