Isamu Ralph Kaneshiro oral history interview, April 25, 2009

Kaneshiro begins the interview talking about his whereabouts when Japan surrendered. As he was already on a ship heading to Manila with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS), he would go to the Philippines first, then head to Tokyo. Once he…

Kaneshiro discusses the reforms that occurred throughout the occupation of Japan and the reconstruction was done throughout the country. Next, he talks about the value of the Nisei linguist throughout the occupation and how it was much easier to do…

Military Intelligence Service (MIS) veteran Ralph Kaneshiro, who was interviewed, is seated in the foreground. Volunteers who conducted Ralph's interview (R-L), Richard Hawkins, interviewer; Nick Odani, cataloger; Michelle Sugihara, camera operator,…