献歌 Dedication song

 　旅の終着点であるカウラの朝は、深い鎮魂と平和への誓いで幕を開けます。日本人戦没者墓地の静寂の中、私たちはオーストラリア兵と日本兵、両者の墓前に祈りの歌を捧げ、献花をしました。かつての敵味方が同じ地で眠るこの場所には、ホストファミリーや市民の皆様も集い、国境を超えた追悼の輪が広がります。 1977年の初訪問以来、半世紀近くにわたって途絶えることなく続けられてきたこの訪問は、単なる慰霊にとどまらず、両国の間に育まれた真の友好を象徴する、この旅最大のハイライトとなりました。（吉田）

The morning in Cowra—the final destination of our journey—began with a profound sense of remembrance and a renewed pledge for peace. Amidst the stillness of the Japanese War Cemetery, we offered prayers in song and laid flowers at the graves of both Australian and Japanese soldiers. In this place, where those who were once enemies now rest side by side, our host families and local residents joined us, creating a circle of commemoration that transcended national borders. This visit—part of an unbroken tradition spanning nearly half a century, ever since our first trip in 1977—has served as the true highlight of our journey; it represents far more than a simple act of memorial, standing instead as a testament to the genuine friendship that has blossomed between our two nations. (Shinmpei)