@hmiya
Brazilian Nisei, born during the Pacific War in a small city in Sao Paulo State, studied Japanese since early age in Apucarana, State of Parana. Graduated engineer by Federal University of Parana. Worked for 34 years at NEC and participated in the implementation of the National Telecommunication Network. After retire, founded a proper company in the field of logistic. Hobby is to read books of history. Married with a Nisei, medical doctor has one son and one daughter. Has an essay book with articles published in 2005 in the community journal Sao Paulo Shimbun. Part of these essays is being published as a series in DN.
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Drug addict: Medical advances make me weep for old age My wife has passed away and I know the cold …
Dec. 2, 2013
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Nikkei Chronicles #2—Nikkei+: Stories of Mixed Language, Traditions, Generations & Race
Kimchi, turnip and garlic
I had some business to take care of in Recife in the northeast, so I booked a flight. Before return…
Oct. 14, 2013
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Bath and miso soup
When I was a child, white people often called me " Ei! Japones ." When I was called this, I somehow…
Sept. 9, 2013
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Memorial service and grave visit
In most Japanese families in Brazil, when a family member dies, the funeral is held according to th…
Aug. 7, 2013
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Old Film (2) The Dourados Colony
In addition to the scenes I mentioned last time , this old film contains footage that is deeply con…
June 5, 2013
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Old Film (1) Historical Political Transitions
By chance, an old film from 61 years ago came into my hands. It was delivered to me a few years aft…
May 7, 2013
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My Father's Diary (2) Memories of the Yokoyama Family
My father, who passed away at the age of 81, came to Brazil alone as an immigrant at the age of 19 …
April 9, 2013
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My Father's Diary (1) At that time, I...
At that time, my father was working as a dental technician in Santos. He was 28 years old and singl…
March 28, 2013
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Seeds
When I first tried pizza, I wondered if something this delicious existed in the world. I had no acc…
Feb. 25, 2013
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