What prompts Woody to visit his father’s favorite aunt in Hiroshima? What does he hope to learn from her and other relatives about his father? What does he learn about himself?

Heroshima is not far from where Woody is stationed. Woody is surprised to find that his gift of sugar is unnecessary; he is accepted simply because he is Wakatsuki Ko's son. He is shown the gravestone erected nine years after his Papa left Japan. Ko had not communicated with his family in that time, and they did not know if he was alive or dead. They loved him so much, they erected a headstone in his honor. Wakatsuki Ko was loved and missed by his family.The family is happy to hear that Ko is still alive, and that he has a large family. This knowledge gives Aunt Toyo some comfort in memory of trials brought about by the war.