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There had, for decades, been many Japanese signs and Japanese was spoken by local merchant and visitors who came and went on the street. In …
Most Yonsei (4th generation Nikkei) and Gosei (5th) are most likely living very comfortable lives with their parents. There may be a Lexus, Acura, and …
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The video game is an American invention, attributed to the German-born American engineer Ralph Baer (1922-2014). The Odyssey, considered the first console in history, was …
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When a Nikkei gets a haircut in Brazil, they often hear that “cutting Oriental people’s hair is difficult.” The reason given is that the strands …
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Read Part 1 >> Family is important to Yagi, explains his daughter Sakura, because his own was fractured when he was very young. His father …
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I don’t remember exactly how old I was when this happened—maybe nine or ten—but I distinctly remember what the hotel room looked and smelled like. …
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“Walk it off.” When I was growing up, that was my father’s solution for almost every problem: A fight with my younger brother? Go outside. …
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Issei are identified with similar characteristics that Nisei would concur: came to this country with no English skills, no money, dreams of success and possibly …
There is something unique about being in the presence of one’s Nisei grandparents. Maybe it is their years of life experiences, simply their wisdom, and/or …
For Japanese Americans of my generation (second generation Nisei over 60), the source of our moral and cultural values is both clear and easily defined. …
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