 The month of May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Petty Officer Gabriel Cotico shows us how students at EJ King Elementary School in Sasebo, Japan celebrate diversity with their neighbors. Students, teachers and volunteers at EJ King Elementary School commemorated these holidays by welcoming local Japanese children for culture day. It had to take the participation of the Japanese community as well. Volunteers taught students about the culture of Japan and other nations in the Asia-Pacific region through various events such as calligraphy, origami and topspinning. So that when they do get to the point when there are adults and have to deal with it, they've already had that exposure. Thanks to the collaboration between EJ King Elementary School and the Japanese community, the American and Japanese youth of Sasebo had the opportunity to share a truly intercultural experience. Petty Officer Gabriel Cotico, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan.