It is my earnest wish that the politicians and government officials will take to heart how cruel it is that multiple generations have to face the...
Japan confirmed a new prime minister in early September 2020 without having achieved any progress in bringing home Megumi Yokota and the other Japanese abducted...
Dearest Megumi, I have called out your beloved name more times than I can remember, determined to see you again, as you know. Megumi...
Dear Megumi, I know it might seem a bit strange that I am just casually reaching out to you. Are you well? February has...
Dear Megumi, The summer has come and gone in Japan. The deepening color of the leaves and the beautiful late blooming flowers remind us...
Dear Megumi, How are you doing? Here, the warmth of spring has spread across Japan and your favorite flowers are blooming beautifully. Do...
(This letter is part of an ongoing series of letters written by Sakie Yokota to her daughter Megumi. To read other parts of the series...
Dear Megumi, Japan was hit with record-high temperatures this summer. On top of the searing heat, various regions suffered major disasters, including...
Shigeru & Sakie Yokota Hello, Megumi dear. Each day passes by quickly and we are already coming to the end of the...
How are you, dear Megumi? Another year has flown by so quickly and it is already April. As spring enters its full bloom, your...
Megumi and Sakie in 1966. Dear Megumi, The new year has finally come. Despite our desperate pleas with the government for the rescue of...
Megumi Yokota, 2nd from the left watches the Sea of Japan in 1976. Next year she was abducted by North Korean agents. Hello, Megumi. ...