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The reason he came to the United States (Japanese)
(1949 - 2019) Taiko player. Founded five taiko groups in Southern California

Starting an import business after World War II
(b. 1921) Nisei businessman. Established "Made in Oregon" retail stores

Father’s success in farm business
(b. 1922) Canadian Nisei who was unable to return to Canada from Japan until 1952

Liaison between the Americans and the Japanese
(b. 1922) Canadian Nisei who was unable to return to Canada from Japan until 1952

Getting involved in the family business at age 19
(b.1944) Founder of Kobayashi Group, LLC

A body, mind and spirit work ethic
(b.1944) Founder of Kobayashi Group, LLC

Taking over husband’s orchid farm and nursery
(1925 - 2018) Nisei educator from Hawai‘i

Learning skills by watching others work (Japanese)
(1911-2010) Founder of JACTO group

Repaying Brazil by educating the technicians (Japanese)
(1911-2010) Founder of JACTO group

No question about going into the family business
Hawaiian businessman, developer.


Yoshitaro Amano’s Business in Japan (Japanese)
(b. 1929) President of Amano Museum

Yoshitaro Amano’s Tuna Fishing Boat (Japanese)
(b. 1929) President of Amano Museum
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