Arakaki's time in Europe would come to an end after the surrender of both the German and Japanese Armies, he would be in Marseille at the time. From there, he would return to Hawaii, and marry a french woman once returned. He would work in a security…
Giovanna shares thoughts and experiences regarding her marriage, child rearing, and her own values. She talks about cultural differences between Italy, America, and Japan. She also reflects on: her childrens' lives, widowhood, and intercultural…
Kazuo Fujii discusses returning home, and encountering some instances of racism around his hometown. Next, he talks about how he met his wife, and her background. Lastly, he gives a message for future generations, and provides some information on his…
Misuo and Miyo Fujikawa talk about their time after the war, moving back to Los Angeles and beginning a career in gardening. There, they would settle down and have more children, which they then talk about and the values that they've tried to teach…
Horino discusses about post-war life and working for the Apollo program. He details the sweetest thing in life. Horino also discusses about some photographs and gives a message to future generations.
Kondo talks about how he adjusted to civilian life after the military. He talks about the family he established and the family values he learned from his parents. He also talks about his feelings regarding the legacy of the 442nd Combat Regiment and…
Narasaki continues his interview by sharing the first time he used his rifle in combat, and the conditions the soldiers endured. He also recounts hearing about the end of the war and earning enough points to return home. Finally, Narasaki tells us…
Oda discusses his experience going back to Japan and seeing his brother for the first time since childhood, as well as his memories of post-war Japan. He also talks about his marriage and children, being a stay at home father, experiencing…
Saito talks about the legacy of the 442nd Regiment; and shares a poem written by social activist Noriko (Sawada) Bridges. He discusses his children and descendants and his life post-war. He also displays some photographs and talks about the photos.
Sakoda recalls the moment he learned about the end of World War Two, and his long journey back to the United States. He also discusses returning to Kauai after receiving his discharge papers and seeing his family for the first time after the war…
Senzaki discusses his feelings regarding losing a friend during the rescue of the Lost Battalion, and describes his trip back to the United States aboard the USS Randolph. After being discharged, Senzaki first goes to Minneapolis and then moves to…
Collage of photographs of Mary Yamamoto Shimizu and George Shimizu's son, Ricky Shimizu. Mary and George Shimizu are depicted in some photographs with Ricky.
Steidl discusses how his family, of Czech/German heritage, had to evacuate Czechoslovakia due to World War 2. He talks about his German father political prisoner during the war and his family background pre-World War 2. He also discusses how he…
In this video clip, Mas Takahasha talks about his childhood growing up in a Salvation Army Orphanage Home in San Francisco after his mother died. He describes his travels around Europe while on pass during the war. He talks about meeting his wife,…
Top row left to right, "Always, Ester" written on image. Esther carrying books; portrait of Betty Jeanne, two portraits of Mary Tanji; Children on front steps of a house.
"Dear Shige, This is a short note to say thanks ever so much for the beautiful blue crib blanket for David Grant. It came while Yas was in Cleveland. He's to report for induction tomorrow! We've been lucky to be together for this length of time. He's…
Top row, left photograph: Miss Ozawa playing with her stuffed animal; Top row, middle photograph: Miss Takeoka looking unhappy in her overalls; Top row, right photograph: Galen, May and unknown boy standing against a building.
Top row, left photograph: Grayce Ishizaki standing against wall of a building; top row, middle: Grayce [Ishizaki]; Top row, right: "kids" standing against side of the building.
Bottom row, left: "Sachi and Jerry Terai" Sachi holding baby Jerry…
Left photograph: 1945. Baby Christine playing on her toy lawnmower on the lawn outside of what seems to be the Ushiyama family home; Right photograph: Betty against the side of brick building.
Photographs show the Tanji family in front of a house and in a field.
Top row, left : 1947. Family portrait. Gilbert and Mary Tanji standing behind parents sitting in chairs. Parents are holding Tanji grandchildren; Top row, middle: Gilbert and…
Top: Dean's 4th birthday, Dean blowing out the candles on his birthday cake. Whole family, including [Mary & Gilbert Tanji] and grandparents, at dinner table; Bottom: Dean cutting the first slice of cake. Grandparents watching.
