Interviews
Japanese Brazilians living in Oizumi (Portuguese)
(Portuguese)
Oh, an easygoing people, ya know? For sure ... The people here is [sic] ... So ... I believe these are very well-educated folks who never … I think they think a lot about … developing something better, ya know, for the country as well, helping out ... Always looking for a good relationship with the Japanese. Always trying to become integrated within the Japanese community, know what I mean? I think that's very important. For those of you who haven’t been to the city of Oizumi, I believe it’s worth checking it out. And we’re here with open arms to welcome you. We’re waiting for you. Thank you. Bye bye.
Date: October 19, 2016
Location: Gunma, Japan
Interviewer: Shigeru Kojima
Contributed by: Watase Media Arts Center, Japanese American National Museum
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