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The birth of a novel through a conversation with her nephew
(1934 -2024) Writer

Mixed emotions after declaration of war on Japan
(b.1913) Kibei from California who served in the MIS with Merrill’s Marauders during WWII.

Train ride to Jerome Relocation Center
(b.1913) Kibei from California who served in the MIS with Merrill’s Marauders during WWII.

Atmosphere in his Merrill’s Marauders unit when surrounded by Japanese soldiers
(b.1913) Kibei from California who served in the MIS with Merrill’s Marauders during WWII.


The first garden he visited in the US
(1940-2016) Issei Landscape Architect

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

Under suspicion after Pearl Harbor
(b. 1924) Political scientist, educator, and administrator from Hawai`i

Activities growing up in Peru
(1930-2018) Nisei born in Peru. Taken to the United States during WWII.

History of her family's immigration (Spanish)
(b. 1969) Former president of Centro Nikkei Argentino.

Family's deportation from Peru to U.S. after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
(1930-2018) Nisei born in Peru. Taken to the United States during WWII.

Conditions aboard U.S. transport ship while being deported from Peru
(1930-2018) Nisei born in Peru. Taken to the United States during WWII.

Denied redress as a Japanese Peruvian
(1930-2018) Nisei born in Peru. Taken to the United States during WWII.

Not wanting to stand out as a foreigner
Sansei Japanese American living in Japan and Kendo practioner
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