2023/Aria -

My name is Aria, and I am 7 years old. My hobbies are running and playing. I love to read very much! My BFF’s are Lucy, Khaleesi, Lucia, Kaira-chan, and Hannah-chan! My favorite animal is a cheetah. Sometimes I like speaking Japanese! I like Yorkies and Pomeranians. I like watching anime, comedy shows, and Disney. I speak Japanese and Yoruba. My most favorite food is sushi. I go to Darby Elementary. My school is cool!

My Dad

My dad’s name is Keji Usman Akinadarijo. My dad works at USS America Lha-6. My dad has been in the Navy for 15 years! We were in Japan for 6 years. My dad likes to travel. My mom said she loves being a military spouse because it makes her strong! My dad had to choose that job. My dad is 35 years old. He likes to eat dishes from his homeland of Nigeria.

He also eats Thai food. He likes to run every morning. He likes to shop a lot! He also likes to collect Nike shoes. My dad hates failing. My dad likes to work in Japan and Italy.

My Family

My parents are from Japan & Nigeria. My grandparents are from Saga & Nigeria. I mostly connect to Japan. My favorite symbol is Anime. My currency is yen. My holidays are Girls day, Boys day, Childrens day. My flag is white and red. My culture is special to me because my family is in it. I love my culture. My culture is safe. When I was five, I came back to Japan. I wanted to see my old friends. My culture is wonderful! My brother’s name is Kai. My mom’s name is Rieko. Our last name is Akinadarijo. My brother is nice and funny. My mom is kind, nice. My dad is nice & successful. I’m happy because I have many people in my family. I hope my family lives for a long time because I love them! My brother speaks Japanese more than me! My mother wants another child! I agree with her. My brother likes to read manga anime. My brother tickles me. I love my family so much!

Military Kid

Being a Military Child is fun, because I can explore the world! I also can make new friends! Being a Military Child can be hard sometimes, because I have to leave my friends. I have lived in Virginia and Monterey. I have visited Okinawa and Tokyo. I am happy to live in Hario Village, in Sasebo, Japan. I’m happy to be a military kid because I get to go to fun places! Being a military kid is awesome! If you're a military kid you can learn to be strong from your parents! Military kids are very nice to you! I like seeing my dad’s ship! My dad has a lot of friends! My dad is friends with Blake’s dad! Blake is also my friend! My life is perfect! I love the military!