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Our Japanese American New Year’s Celebration
Oshogatsu (New Year’s) was when our family learned the most about Japanese culture. The week …

Geraldine Shu • Dec. 31, 2023

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families holidays Japanese Americans New Year
families holidays Japanese Americans New Year
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The story of Doctor Tojo, the pioneer—Part 2
* Continuation of part 1 , the following story is told by the author's grandfather, Rokuro Tojo…

Takahashi Takashi • Dec. 27, 2023

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Cañete families generations immigrants immigration Issei Japan Lima Lunahuana (Cañete, Peru) migration Peru physicians Rokuro Tojo
Cañete families generations immigrants immigration Issei Japan Lima Lunahuana (Cañete, Peru) migration Peru physicians Rokuro Tojo
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The story of Doctor Rokuro Tojo, the pioneer—Part 1
How true is the saying that “Life takes many turns.” However, sometimes, it is not that we return t…

Takahashi Takashi • Dec. 26, 2023

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Cañete families generations immigrants immigration Issei Japan Lima migration Peru physicians plantations Rokuro Tojo Santa Barbara (Peru) Santa Barbara Plantation (Cañete, Peru)
Cañete families generations immigrants immigration Issei Japan Lima migration Peru physicians plantations Rokuro Tojo Santa Barbara (Peru) Santa Barbara Plantation (Cañete, Peru)
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Tokita Tales
Rice Krispies for Christmas
Did you ever receive a can of Rice Krispies for Christmas? Or, did you ever think of giving a large…

Shokichi “Shox” Tokita • Dec. 22, 2023

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breakfast cereals Christmas families Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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Finding my family: Omaye/Omae Family History—Part 2
Read Part 1 >> Sharing stories, photos, and gifts Junichi-sama brought us to a room he&rsqu…

Shey Dimon • Dec. 20, 2023

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Australia family histories genealogy Japan migration reunions Wakayama (city) Wakayama Prefecture
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Finding my family: Omaye/Omae Family History—Part 1
*The below is an update of Shey's family history, which was written in 2021.  The email heade…

Shey Dimon • Dec. 19, 2023

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Australia family histories genealogy Japan migration reunions Wakayama (city) Wakayama Prefecture
Australia family histories genealogy Japan migration reunions Wakayama (city) Wakayama Prefecture
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The Legacy of ABC Stores
The year 2024 will mark the 60th anniversary that the Kosasa family has owned and operated ABC Stor…

Lois Kajiwara • Dec. 12, 2023

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business economics family-owned businesses Hawaii management United States
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Cousins Janis Bridger and Lara Jean Okihiro Share Their Grandmother’s Story in New Children’s Book
For authors and cousins Janis Bridger and Lara Okihiro, family stories and history were shared in…

Kelly Fleck • Dec. 7, 2023

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books Canada children's books families library materials publications
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The Kawamoto-Wipala Farm in Leland, Washington: A Farm for the Ages — Part 5
Read Part 4 >> Because of his injury, Joe decided he needed another line of work in addition…

Pamela A. Okano • Dec. 3, 2023

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agriculture families farming Kawamoto-Wipala farm Leland postwar United States Washington World War II
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The Kawamoto-Wipala Farm in Leland Washington: A Farm for the Ages — Part 4
Read Part 3 >> The War A PROJECT FARM was being started at the camp, so Joe volunteered to …

Pamela A. Okano • Nov. 26, 2023

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agriculture California concentration camps families farming farm laborers Kawamoto-Wipala farm Leland postwar sugar beets Tule Lake concentration camp United States Washington World War II World War II camps
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