<p>This video was created to tell the story of James Hatsuaki Wakasa, the monument built by his <em>Issei</em> friends and the washi paper replica made by the Wakasa committee. The last section of the video is what the motion art projection looks like on the lantern at night.</p>

The Wakasa Spirit Stone

This short film delves into the legacy of James Hatsuaki Wakasa and the symbolic power of the Wakasa Monument.

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