| MIYAHIRA FAMILY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ryokou was born on April 13, 1938, and Emiko was born on January 5, 1943. They were married on December 9, 1963, and have five children: Yoshinori 40, Hiroyuki 39, Shikako 37, Hiroko 34, Noriko 31. They currently run a local newspaper business in Yomitan, Okinawa. |
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| Noriko parents have accepted me with open arms. Considering I am the first foreigner to marry within the Miyahira family, I feel very lucky to have had her parents and family accept me into their family so graciously. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryokou and Emiko Miyahira Married Dec 9th, 1963 |
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| Hiroko and Noriko Ages 9 and 7 |
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| Noriko Miyahira Age 5 |
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| During Shimi families get together at the family grave sites and honor relatives who have passed away. I felt very honored to be part of this special family event. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hiroko and her husband Isao with their three children Yutaka, Makato and Rei-chan. |
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| Great father/daughter photo! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||