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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura oral history interview, July 24, 2004
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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura oral history interview, part 3 of 5, July 24, 2004
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Miyamura, Hiroshi "Hershey"; narrator
Yamazaki, Christine; interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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eng
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2004-07-24
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0471_03_Miyamura
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Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura describes his state of mind and feelings coming back from the war.
Post-war, Hershey went to school on the East Coast for engineering. At Christmas break, Hershey returned home and worked for his cousin for a few months. Hershey started dating Terry, and they got married.
When Gallup fell into a depression, Hershey's paychecks got smaller. In June 1949, he decided to reenlist for three years. The following year the Korean War happened, and Hershey went to duty in August 1950.
Hershey went through a nine-week refresher training session at Fort Hood, Texas. Then he went overseas and arrived at Camp Drake in Tokyo, Japan. Hershey was taken by train to the southern island of Kyushu. He joined Company H, 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 3rd Division.
When they landed in Korea, there was snow on the ground and light artillery fire from the North Koreans. The countryside was not modernized, unlike Seoul. Hershey recalls his first engagement with the locals and their living conditions.
The locals were starving, and the American soldiers did not get the best food either. The terrain prevented the American soldiers from getting their supplies. Hershey lived off C rations for three to four months.
In the Korean War, Hershey was promoted several times from Squad Leader to Corporal and then Sergeant. He had 12 men and four riflemen under him. Hershey recalls losing men because they wanted to go home or were transferred to other units.
artillery fire
Camp Shelby
Camp Stoneman
Chinese soldiers
Communism
corporal
food
Fort Hood
H Company
Higher education
Japan
Japanese American soldiers
Korean War
Lieutenant
marching
mountain
Nisei soldiers
North Korea
overseas
promotion
rank
rations
riflemen
sergeant
South Korea
squad
Tokyo
training
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Henry Gary Shiota oral history interview, January 31, 1999
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Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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1999OH0042_Shiota
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Henry Gary Shiota oral history interview, part 6 of 6, January 31, 1999
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Shiota, Henry Gary: narrator
Kawata, Ian: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0042_06_Shiota
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Henry Gary Shiota's primary duty is to work on the war crime trials at Sugamo Prison. He discusses war crime trials in Japan and the atrocities in the Philippines and Dutch East Indies.
On Gary's days off, he visits Tokyo and relatives who live in the suburbs. The benefits of being fluent in Japanese helps Gary communicate with the locals and become familiar with them. Gary enjoys sightseeing and eating the local food.
After a year in Tokyo, Gary returns to the United States. He decides to further his education and studies at International Trade in Chicago, IL. After finishing school, Gary wants to return to Asia. However, he meets his Issei wife and gets married in 1974. They have one daughter.
Gary moves to Sacramento and works for the University of California for 23 years before retiring. In Gary's retirement years, he is active with the Nisei Veterans Group. He goes to various schools to discuss his war and camp experiences.
Gary's message for future generations is not to be silent and stand up for what is right. Sus (Gary's friend) briefly discusses the Hanashi Oral History Foundation and its mission.
atomic bomb
civilian
dating
discharge
discrimination
employment
family
food
Hanashi
Higher education
Hiroshima
Japan
Japanese American
marriage
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei veterans
oral history
Philippines
post war
Sugamo Prison
Tokyo
veterans organizations
war crimes trials
war experiences
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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi oral history interview, April 21, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/270-Kunitomi-Jack-8.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1915 Oct 10
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Yoshi-Chan
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:28:29
Language
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eng
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2002-04-21
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Los Angeles, California
Description
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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi recounts his military responsibilities while in Japan, going to bathhouses, and the high rates of boot theft at the bathhouses. Next, he talks about returning to the US, going to college, and beginning his teaching career. Lastly, he discusses the fact that he didn't talk to his students or his children about his experiences or those of people with Japanese ancestry during WWII.
Subject
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Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Education--Higher education
Industry and employment--Educators
Post World War II--Travel, leisure
Title
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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi oral history interview, part 8 of 9, April 21, 2002
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Kunitomi, Yoshisuke Jack: narrator
Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0270_08_Kunitomi
bathhouses
experience
Higher education
stories
teaching
theft
Tokyo
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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi oral history interview, April 21, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/270-Kunitomi-Jack-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1915 Oct 10
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Yoshi-Chan
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:29:32
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eng
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2002-04-21
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Los Angeles, California
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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi recounts his uncertainty about what his military duties were going to be as the war ended. Next, he discusses the Japanese reactions to Nisei fighting for the US, the Filipino adults who were reacted negatively to Nisei because of their treatment by the Japanese military, and meeting his relatives that lived through the war in Japan. Lastly, he talks about arriving in Tokyo, revisiting the city again several years later, and the damage to many Japanese cities from bombing.
Subject
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World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
World War II--Nisei soldiers
World War II--Propaganda--U.S. Government Propaganda
World War II--Refugees
Title
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Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi oral history interview, part 7 of 9, April 21, 2002
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Kunitomi, Yoshisuke Jack: narrator
Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0270_07_Kunitomi
bombing
Filipinos
Japanese civilians
Nisei soldiers
Philippines
prisoners
refugees
Tokyo
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Tom Shigetoki Umeda oral history interview, June 5, 2008
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 Aug 25
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Civilian
Nickname
Tom
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Tom Shigetoki Umeda oral history interview, part 2 of 3, June 5, 2008
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Umeda, Tom Shigetoki: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0864_02_Umeda
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Shigetoki Tom Umeda's mother helped coordinate the interview with Mitsubishi for Tom. After the interview with Mitsubishi, Tom got the job. He describes how Mitsubishi was two sections for the Army and Navy. There was six other Nisei employed at the company who wanted to use their engineering experiences. Tom and the other Nisei decided to work from Mitsubishi because they could not find an engineering job in the United States.
Tom recalls talking to the man who created the aircraft department at Mitsubishi and how he collected data from American aircraft to construct the zero fighters.
Tom worked in the Navy section on zero fighters. His assignment was the 6th and 7th versions of the landing gear. Tom describes creating and getting approval of the landing gear design.
He designed the landing gear with the philosophy of not using a dead weight. His goal was to make the landing gear as durable and light as possible. After several trials, Tom succeeded with his calculations.
However, the war ended, and Tom's design did not make it in time.
aircraft
Army
employment
engineering
friends
gears
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese language
landings
meals
Mitsubishi
Navy
Nisei
Olympics
tank
Tokyo
travel
World War Two
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Robert Hinazumi oral history interview, October 8, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Feb 20
Location of Birth
Kapaa (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1014-Hinazumi-Robert-1.m4v
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Yes
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Robert Hinazumi oral history interview, part 1 of 2, October 8, 2010
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Hinazumi, Robert: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1014_01_Hinazumi
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The interviewers and Robert Hinazumi introduce themselves. Hinazumi briefly talks about his family of origin. He explains how he learned Japanese. He describes his home life. He discusses the ways his mother supported Japan's military campaign in China. He talks about the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He describes Japan's surrender. He discusses his guard duty in Hawaii. He talks about being assigned to Japan. He explains how he adjusted to military life. He describes his journey to Japan and landing in Japan. He shares his expectations of what an occupied Japan would be like. He describes his experiences at the replacement depot. He discusses his exploration of Tokyo, Japan. He talks about the poverty that Japanese civilians experienced. He describes his journey to Okayama, Japan. He discusses his assignments in Takamatsu, Japan. He explains what he did during his leisure time in Japan. He talks about managing military supplies and laundry. He describes the Japanese civilians that worked for the United States military. He discusses the luxuries of the military mess hall. He explains how the military occupation of Japan was beneficial for the United States, but did not take advantage of Japanese civilians. He talks about the extent to which he experienced discrimination in the United States. He describes his friendships.
Subject
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Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Identity and values
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:57:39
Language
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eng
Date
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2010 October 08
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Honolulu, Hawaii
civilians
guard duty
Japan
Japanese language school
military occupation
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Takamatsu Headquarters
Tokyo
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James Araki oral history interview, October 7, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Aug 04
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1013-Araki-James-2.m4v
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Yes
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James Araki oral history interview, part 2 of 3, October 7, 2010
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Araki, James: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1013_02_Araki
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Araki continues his recollection of his time after being drafted into the Army and having an assignment in Hawaii, guarding Italian prisoners of war. Next, he discusses the Japanese language and the importance of the characters that are used. He would teach other soldiers in both romaji and the Japanese characters during their time in Hawaii. Next, after the atomic bombs had been dropped and the war ended, the soldiers were given a choice to re-enlist for the military occupation. Araki chose to re-enlist and was then shipped out to Japan to begin his assignment. Once arrived in Tokyo, he noticed the devastation of the war and was transported to Kyushu. Along the way he experienced the Japanese children trying to get the soldier's cigarettes to sell on the black market. Finally, he arrived at the island of Shikoku where he would begin his assignment with the British Army, translating and speaking with Japanese civilians.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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0:56:16
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 October 07
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
atomic bomb
British Army
Camp Zama
cigarettes
devastation
Hawaii
interpreting
Italian soldiers
Japan
Japanese characters
Kanji
Kobe
Kyushu
Nimitz Headquarters
Prisoners of War (POWs)
rations
re-enlisting
romaji
Schofield Barracks
Shikoku
staff sergeant
Takamatsu Headquarters
Tokushima
Tokyo
translating
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George Suzuki oral history interview, June 8, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Apr 06
Location of Birth
Astoria, Oregon
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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George Suzuki oral history interview, part 1 of 2, June 8, 2010
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Suzuki, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1009_01_Suzuki
Description
An account of the resource
George Suzuki was born on April 6, 1922, in Astoria, OR. He went to Fort Snelling for Military Intelligence Service Language School. n May 1945, he completed training and was assigned to the Philippines for guard duty. When Japan surrendered in August, George was reassigned to the occupation army to go to Japan.
When George landed in Japan, he described the destruction of the country. George saw the locals living in makeshift shacks and children asking for handouts. George was stationed in Yokohama and assigned to a labor pool group. His task was to assign local laborers to specific jobs. Besides working in Yokohama, George also worked in Kyoto for a month.
Before shipping home to the United States, George went with his cousin to visit his parents' siblings in Nagano for a few days. George returned home to his wife Esther and visited George Yamaguchi’s mother and sister in Chicago.
George felt there was some good from the occupation for Japan to rebuild. The Niseis were essential during the occupation of Japan because they knew the Japanese language and customs. The Niseis help build the bridge to communicate with the natives.
airplane
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
atomic bomb
Chicago
children
chocolate
cigarettes
devastation
discrimination in the military
flattened
food shortages
friendship
Hakujin
Issei parents
Japanese American
linguists
living conditions
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
Nagano
natives
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei linguists
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
occupation
Philippines
Portland
relatives
sibling
sightseeing
Tokyo
translation
wife
Yokohama
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Albert Yamamoto oral history interview, June 9, 2010
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Apr 16
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Albert Yamamoto oral history interview, part 4 of 4, June 9, 2010
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Yamamoto, Albert: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1008_04_Yamamoto
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An account of the resource
Yamamoto talks about his first time smoking a cigarette. He describes his visits to United States Military encampments. He discusses his interactions with Nisei soldiers and caucasian GIs. He talks about the American Era in Japan. He describes his life in Tokyo, Japan. He talks about applying to return to America. He describes his return to America. He discusses is life in Chicago, Illinois. He talks about applying to colleges. He talks about his time at the University of Chicago. He describes being drafted after transferring to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne. He discusses being assigned to Japan and his subsequent journey to Japan. Yamamoto talks about his work as a linguist, including his interpretation work. He describes his Section Commander. He discusses his discharge and his father's death. He talks about being a manager for a laundry mat. He describes the first time he met his wife. He discusses his marriage, children, and grandchildren. He explains the extent to which he has talked about his military service. He shares his hopes for his children and grandchildren. He describes Japanese American interpreters.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Japan--Post-World War II
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:54:40
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 June 09
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Roseville, Minnesota
Chicago
exam
family
Higher education
interpreter
Japan
Nisei soldiers
Tokyo
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Toshi Uesato oral history interview, March 18, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Mar 11
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1004-Uesato-Toshi-4.m4v
Location of Birth
Kauai, Hawaii
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Toshi Uesato oral history interview, part 4 of 4, March 18, 2010
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Uesato, Toshi: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1004_04_Uesato
Description
An account of the resource
Uesato looks through various pictures and narrates them. The pictures include moments from the Taj Mahal, political leaders (including Mao Zedong and Ambassador Hurley), and a picture from a graduation.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Photography
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:24:17
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 March 18
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hawaii
Ambassador Hurley
bathing
Battalion Headquarters
Colonel Yeaton
graduation
Japan
Joseph Stilwell
Mao Zedong
occupation
Sanzō Nosaka
Taj Mahal
Tokyo
Yan'an
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Toshi Uesato oral history interview, March 18, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Mar 11
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1004-Uesato-Toshi-3.m4v
Location of Birth
Kauai, Hawaii
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Yes
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Toshi Uesato oral history interview, part 3 of 4, March 18, 2010
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Uesato, Toshi: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1004_03_Uesato
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Uesato continues his discussion of his time in occupied Japan. During this time, he was an interpreter for political analysts who were trying to get as much information as they could regarding Japan's population in politics. In this way, Uesato was able to make a lot of direct impact on the Japanese government, including involvement with the first general election that Japanese women got to vote in. Other than politics, he was also able to uncover some information on his brother that had been stuck in Japan after Pearl Harbor. Unfortunately, he found that he had passed away after contracting malaria. Uesato continued his interpreting in occupied Japan until he decided that a college education would be more important than a steady job. He would, however, end up coming back to Japan quite often as a purser, spending time in both Japan and San Francisco, where he would meet his future wife.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:58:44
Language
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eng
Date
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2010 March 18
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hawaii
brother
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
culture
democracy
Emperor Hirohito
general election
General MacArthur
interpreting
Mars Task Force
political analysts
post-war Japan
purser
reform
San Francisco
Tokyo
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, February 15, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Oct 11
Incarceration Facilities
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Bliss, Texas
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Ronald Yoshida oral history interview, part 2 of 5, February 15, 2010
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Yoshida, Ronald: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
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US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0996_02_Yoshida
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Yoshida discusses briefly about about his experiences with the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He details about what he saw in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Subject
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World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Allied Occupation of Japan
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:10:22
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eng
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2010-02-15
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North Ridge, California
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
family
fire bomb
Kyoto
land reform
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
post-war Japan
Tokyo
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Tony Koura oral history interview, January 17, 2010
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Jun 06
Incarceration Facilities
Minidoka Concentration Camp
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Tony Koura oral history interview, part 1 of 3, January 17, 2010
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Koura, Tony: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0995_01_Koura
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An account of the resource
Tony Koura is born on June 26, 1926. Before being drafted into the military, Tony is at Manzanar. Despite the discrimination after the Pearl Harbor attack, Tony wants to volunteer for the Army because of patriotism.
After the draft notice, he receives his Military Intelligence Service (MIS) training. Tony is trained for occupational work and is assigned to the translation group for the invasion of Japan.
Tony's knowledge of the Japanese language and Japanese culture comes in handy for his training and during the occupation. At Fort Snelling, the training focuses on interpreting. After training, the overseas trip is delayed, and Tony ships out in November to Yokohama, Japan.
When Tony arrives in Yokohama, Japan, he sees the destruction of Japan first hand. He goes to Camp Zama, the Replacement Depot. He recalls the Japanese locals carry themselves very well despite going through the war. When Tony meets locals in Japan, they are curious about internment camps and the Japanese Americans on the mainland.
Tony gets his assignment and is assigned to the 5250th Technical Intelligence Company located at the former Tokyo First Armory at Camp Oji (Northern Tokyo). He is the interpreter for US Army scientists, engineers, chemists, and physicists whose responsibility is to investigate war crime activities of Japanese scientists and institutions. The US Army scientists are researching what the Japanese scientists were working on and discovered during the war.
When Tony has free time he goes on jeeps rides with a few other linguists and explores the countryside and beaches. Tony takes pictures during the occupations and describes a few of them.
442nd
Army Air Corps
atomic bomb
Camp Zama
Chiba
citizens
college
dance
discrimination
Draft
equality
family
food shortages
Fort Snelling
grandparents
gun
interpreter
interpreting
interview
Issei
Japan
Japanese government
Japanese language
Japanese language school
linguists
Manchuria
Manzanar
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Minidoka
natives
occupation
overseas
photographs
post war
PX store
Russia
Tokyo
train
university
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Ray Mayeda oral history interview, January 7, 2010
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Oct 18
Location of Birth
Coronado, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Teru
Kuni
Location of Basic Training
Camp Lee, Virginia
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Ray Mayeda oral history interview, part 1 of 4, January 7, 2010
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Mayeda, Ray: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0988_01_Mayeda
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When World War Two ended, Ray Kuniteru Mayeda attended the University of Minnesota for a year, and his finances were running low. Therefore, he decided to volunteer for two years and enlisted when he was in Chicago. Ray went to basic training at Camp Lee, Virginia, and joined an integrated unit.
As a child, Ray lived in Japan for a few years after his mother passed away. He learned how to speak and about Japanese culture in his formative years. In 1947, Ray went to Military Intelligence Service Language School for six months.
After completing the Military Intelligence Language School, Ray went to the occupation in Japan and landed in Yokohama. He went to Camp Zama and then to Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS). Ray waited for a month at ATIS to get his permanent assignment before going to Maizuru.
In Maizuru, Ray interpreted for the doctor and translated documents the POWs wrote. When he was not working, he made friends and traveled. Ray also visited his uncle who was a famous photographer.
After Maizuru, Ray went to Mie-ken on a four-month temporary duty assignment. His duty was to surveillance the black market activities on staple foods. Ray was an interpreter and translated when the Japanese police spoke to the locals. He was the backup for the Japanese police.
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Language
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eng
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
assignments
atomic bomb
Black Market
Camp Zama
childhood
cigarettes
college
Draft
family
food shortages
Higher education
interpreter
Issei father
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American soldier
Japanese police
living conditions
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
natives
Nisei
Nisei soldier
occupation
photographs
Prisoners of War (POWs)
PX store
reparations
siblings
Soviet Union
Tokyo
translater
travel (leisure)
tuberculosis
volunteer
World War Two
Yokohama
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Reynold Muranaka oral history interview, November 8, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/984-Muranaka-Reynold-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Mar 18
Location of Birth
Paauhau, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Smiley
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Luzon Campaign
New Guinea Campaign
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Reynold Muranaka oral history interview, part 1 of 5, November 8, 2009
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Muranaka, Reynold: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0984_01_Muranaka
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An account of the resource
Muranaka begins the interview discussing his time in occupied Japan, working with Japanese officials to ease communications between the Japanese government and the United States government, which in the end netted him a gift from the Emperor of Japan. After the war had ended, Muranaka had the chance to visit family and see the destruction of Hiroshima and Tokyo. Next, he discusses the background of how he learned Japanese, going all the way back to his childhood, growing up in Japanese communities in Hawaii, to Japanese language school to Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS). After finishing his first stint with the Army, Muranaka was recalled after 3 months and began recruiting fellow World War Two veterans for interrogation duties overseas.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Education
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:57:23
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 November 08
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Lakewood, Washington
atomic bomb
Camp McCoy
Camp Savage
Emperor of Japan
General MacArthur
Hawaii
Hiroshima
Honolulu
interpreter
interrogations
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
post-war Japan
prisoners of war
repatriation
Russia
Tokyo
Trans-Siberian Railroad
translating
Wisconsin
Yokohama
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Akio Konoshima oral history interview, July 21, 2009
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/975-Konoshima-Akio-3.m4v
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Akio Konoshima oral history interview, part 3 of 4, July 21, 2009
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Konoshima, Akio: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0975_03_Konoshima
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An account of the resource
Konoshima begins by speaking about his time in occupied Japan. After spending time in the American concentration camps, he would be shipped to Tokyo as part of the Headquarters team. When arriving in Tokyo, he would remember the destruction of buildings but as it was around 1950, much was changing. He would also be able to visit family that was in Gifu and see the black market. After about a year in Tokyo, he would be assigned to be an interrogator in Korea. In his experience, he did not notice any animosity from the civilians or the prisoners of war that he interrogated. Next he discusses the military occupation as a whole and how the implementation of Constitution and democracy would shape Japan's government. He also talks about the timing of American soldiers needing to be moved out of Japan after a certain point so that Japan would be able to reconcile themselves in due time. In later years, he would return to Japan as a writer for a newspaper and note the changes that he saw each time he came back.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II service
Military service--Veteran history
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:59:14
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 July 21
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Bethesda, Maryland
animosity
Black Market
Camp Stoneman
Chinese soldiers
constitution
democracy
destruction
family
Gifu
headquarters
interrogations
Japanese civilians
Korea
Nisei linguists
NYK Building
Occupation of Japan
Prisoners of War (POWs)
reforms
Tokyo
Yokohama
Zaibatsu
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Muneo Mike Okusa oral history interview, July 18, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/974-Okusa-Muneo-1.m4v
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Muneo Mike Okusa oral history interview, part 1 of 2, July 18, 2009
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Okusa, Muneo Mike: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0974_01_Okusa
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An account of the resource
Okusa begins the interview speaking about his time living in Japan as a child. He would attend middle school and high school before going back to the United States. Next, he talks about the end of the war and going to the occupied Japan to begin work as a translator and interrogator. When arriving in Tokyo, Okusa would see the destruction and devastation of the buildings and the civilians in rags, searching for food and shelter. He would translate documents at the NYK building in Tokyo until he was put on assignment to interrogate prisoners of war. He would do a lot of this in Maizuru, the countryside of Japan. He discusses the patience you must have when interrogating and other techniques he used.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Pre-World War II
Japan--Post-World War II
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:56:20
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 July 18
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Great Falls, Virginia
devastation
documents
Emperor Hirohito
family
food shortages
General MacArthur
Hakodate
homeless
interrogate
interrogation centers
Japan
Japanese civilians
kibei
Maizuru
NYK Building
Occupation of Japan
Prisoners of War (POWs)
propaganda
repatriation
surrender of Japan
Tokyo
translate
Ueno Park
Zama
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Hal Oishi oral history interview, January 18, 2009
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/966-Oishi-Hal-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Dec 02
Location of Birth
Captain Cook, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort Benning, Georgia
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Index
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Yes
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Hal Oishi oral history interview, part 2 of 2, January 18, 2009
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Oishi, Hal: narrator
Dennehy, Kristine: interviewer
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0966_02_Oishi
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An account of the resource
Oishi continues his recollection of his time arriving in Japan during the military occupation. He would arrive in Yokosuka and head to Camp Zama, where he would see the devastation of Tokyo and the conditions for the Japanese civilians. Next, he talks about his time in occupied Japan, seeing the different parts of the occupation before getting his first assignment in Oji. Next, he speaks about his time in Oji, translating documents for the technical intelligence team and visiting family near Hiroshima. He would finish up his time in Japan and be discharged in Honolulu, where he would pursue his college degree at the University of Hawaii. He would be recalled to the Army after this and spend time as an instructor at the Schofield Barracks before continuing his higher education at Northwestern University. He would begin working at an accounting firm and obtain his CPA, which would lead him through a great accounting career that including stints in Chicago, Hawaii and Japan. He discusses one of his trips back to Japan in the 1970's and the differences he noticed from his time there 20 years prior. Finally, he talks about the Nisei's contributions to the occupation and hopes he has for the future.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:52:02
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 January 18
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
accounting
Camp Zama
Chicago
court martial
culture
Curfew
devastation
discharge
documents
Fort Benning
General MacArthur
Hiroshima
Honolulu
Japanese civilians
Korean War
movies
Nisei legacy
NYK Building
Occupation of Japan
Oji
reforms
Schofield Barracks
Tokyo
translation
transportation
travel
University of Hawaii
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Noboru Yoshimura oral history interview, June 25, 2009
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/974-Yoshimura-Noboru-1.m4v
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Yes
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Noboru Yoshimura oral history interview, part 1 of 2, June 25, 2009
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Yoshimura, Noboru: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0971_01_Yoshimura
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An account of the resource
Yoshimura begins the interview discussing how he came to be on the USS Missouri with General MacArthur when the emperor of Japan was announcing his surrender. As a child, Yoshimura had moved from America to Japan to begin his education and to learn the Japanese culture. He would attend high school, but would feel that he didn't believe in the teachings of the Japanese teachers, so after graduation, moved back to the United States to begin his life anew. As he had always seen himself as an American, he would head back with one hundred yen given by his mother, and he would begin working on a farm. Next, he talks about the pressures to become Japanese and conform to the Japanese ways while living there. Once he had joined the Army, he was given an assignment to be part of the public relations team, interpreting for General Headquarters. He would talk to many Japanese civilians during the occupation, treating them as he would a close friend. He discusses the importance of understanding Japanese culture when being a part of occupation for the winning side.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education
Japan--Pre-World War II
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:57:46
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 June 25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
California
cigarettes
culture
Emperor of Japan
Farming
General MacArthur
high school
infantryman
interpreter
interrogator
invasion
Japanese civilians
kibei
Manchuria
militarization
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei soldiers
Occupation of Japan
perspective
propaganda
public relations
self identity
shortages
surrender of Japan
Tokyo
Tokyo Bay
translator
USS Missouri
Wakayama prefecture
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Title
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Kazuhiko Yamada oral history interview, January 30, 2009
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/969-Yamada-Kazuhiko-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1915 Oct 24
Location of Birth
San Gabriel, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Rocky
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Kazuhiko Yamada oral history interview, part 1 of 3, January 30, 2009
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Yamada, Kazuhiko: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0969_01_Yamada
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An account of the resource
Yamada begins the interview with an introduction on where he was during the surrender of Japan during the war. He would be part of the occupation forces in Japan, specializing on translating documents that would be used in the War crimes trials. He would work at the NYK building for the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) in Tokyo and be part of a special team dealing with classified documents. He talks about the various handwritten documents that were commonly seen and the different meaning he had to decipher. Next, he speaks about the conditions in Japan during the occupation and meeting his wife in Tokyo.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service--documents, translation of
World War II--War crimes trials
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:55:44
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 January 30
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
Black Market
captured documents
classified documents
devastation
farming documents
handwritten
homeless
Japan
Japanese civilians
linguist
military occupation
military terms
NYK Building
prostitution
surrender
Tokyo
translations
war crimes trials
war diary
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Maki Miyahara oral history interview, January 14, 2009
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/968-Miyahara-Maki-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 May 08
Location of Birth
Montebello, California
Incarceration Facilities
Pomona Temporary Detention Facility
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort Lewis, Washington
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Maki Miyahara oral history interview, part 1 of 5, January 14, 2009
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Miyahara, Maki: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0968_01_Miyahara
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An account of the resource
Miyahara begins the interview talking about his family background and how his mother and father came over from Kyushu, Japan and settled down as farmers in the Los Angeles area. Growing up in California, he was able to live a pretty full childhood, including attending Japanese language school, playing baseball and beginning his kendo training, which would end up being one of his passions in life. During his childhood, he also would go to a ranch that was owned by the Kelloggs and ride the ponies they had there. During high school, he would become more involved with kendo, and even took a trip to Japan for it. While there, he would experience Japan like a young man would, not noticing much of the differences between there and Los Angeles, but being able to travel all the way up to Manchuria and beyond.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Social activities
Japan--Pre-World War II
Education
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:57:53
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 January 14
buddhist
California
family
Farming
Great Depression
Higashi Honganji
Japan
Japanese language school
kendo
marbles
picture bride
Pomona
radio
Tokyo
values
West Covina
Yokohama
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/934-Fujii-Thomas-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 04
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tom
Tommy
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Index
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Yes
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 3 of 4, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, Thomas: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0934_03_Fujii
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An account of the resource
Fujii talks about his military training. He describes his unit's diversity, including GI George Washington. He discusses his journey to Korea. He talks about a rest period that he took in Tokyo, Japan. He describes the damage to Schofield Barracks. He discusses the Nisei soldiers in his unit. He talks about changes with his assignment. He describes being assigned to the 35th Infantry Regiment - 25th Infantry Division. He discusses the front lines. He talks about Heartbreak Ridge during the Korean War. He describes his commanding officer. He discusses his work as a driver. He talks about his first combat experience. He describes the battles he witnessed. He discusses a conversation he had with a Commander. He explains his role as a decoder. He describes an incident with a Anti-Tank company. He talks about the Kumwha Valley. He discusses winters during the Korean War. He describes the Punchbowl Campaign. He talks about the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He briefly discusses prisoners of war. He describes his encounters with North Korean soldiers, Turkish soldiers, and the Republic of Korea soldiers. Fujii talks about being discharged and his journey back to the United States. He discusses his military pass being denied and why he considered going AWOL. He describes a visit to Japan in the 1980s.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
Military service--Veteran history
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:59:01
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 10
Chosin Reservior
discharge
Heartbreak Ridge
Japan
Korean War
Kumwha Valley
Punchbowl
Tokyo
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Jotoku Asato oral history interview, April 26, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/856-Asato-Jotoku-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Dec 18
Location of Birth
Paia, (Maui) Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Oscar
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Index
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Yes
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Jotoku Asato oral history interview, part 2 of 2, April 26, 2008
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Asato, Jotoku: narrator
Oka, Leonard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0856_02_Asato
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An account of the resource
Asato continues talking about his first combat while in Italy, at the Rome-Arno area. He talks about being able to see Florence from a distance and the tree bursts that could kill a soldier instantly. While there, he would get sick and end up in a hospital, joining instead, a chemical mortar company where he would be the only Japanese American in the unit. Soon after, he would hear of the end of the war while in Germany and head back to the United States. After stopping first in Boston and San Francisco, he would get back to Hawaii and get discharged at Fort Kamehameha. He would rest for a short time at home and do some labor work before heading back into the Army for the Korean War. He talks about the combat there, and moving up to sergeant first class, in charge of one of the squads. He would once again return to Hawaii, but this time with his wife, whom he met in Japan. He talks about his family, including children and grandchildren and talks about picking up some war artifacts before he came back, including a German helmet.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--European Theater
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:46:57
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 April 26
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Maui. Hawaii
1st battalion
25th Division
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Arno River
B Company
Boston
chemical mortar company
combat
discharge
family
Florence
Fort Kamehameha
friends
German soldiers
Germany
Haole
Hawaii
Honolulu
hospital
Italy
Japan
Korean War
labor
marriage
mountains
points system
rank
rest
Rome
sergeant first class
sickness
squad leader
Tokyo
tree bursts
unit
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Robert Nakamoto oral history interview, April 16, 2008
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/852-Nakamoto-Robert-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1931 Nov 02
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Air Force
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
Index
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Yes
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Robert Nakamoto oral history interview, part 1 of 2, April 16, 2008
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Nakamoto, Robert: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0852_01_Nakamoto
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Nakamoto discusses prefecture origin and familial description. Nakamoto's Father is a Founder of the Second Buddhist Church and his Grandfather is a Founder of the First Buddhist Church. Nakamoto grows up on a farm and helps with the farming chores. He recalls life in camp at Topaz. When he leaves camp, he goes to high school and then enlist for service for the Korean War and goes to Japan. When he is discharged, he goes to college.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Education
Military service--Veteran history
Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:58:20
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 April 16
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Fairfax, Virginia
basic training
farm
Fort McClellan
Korean War
Nisei parents
occupation
Sansei
Tokyo
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Grant Hayao Ichikawa oral history interview, April 15, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/851-Ichikawa-Grant-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Apr 17
Location of Birth
Suisun City, California
Incarceration Facilities
Turlock Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Grant Hayao Ichikawa oral history interview, part 2 of 3, April 15, 2008
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ichikawa, Grant Hayao: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0851_02_Ichikawa
Description
An account of the resource
Following the Turlock, Ichikawa and his family were moved to the Gila River Concentration Camp, where he saw posters showing that the Army needed military volunteers who could speak Japanese and work as interpreters. Once approved, Ichikawa was shipped out basic training at Camp Shelby and then started his overseas work in Australia doing interrogation. The MIS took him from Australia to Manila, where he recalls fieldwork that brought him to a group of Japanese soldiers that were reluctant to surrender. Next, his team was moved to Japan on commission work, where he would end up getting married. Ichikawa was discharged and moved back to California to start his fruit farming business again, but was recalled in 1950 for the Korean War, forcing him to give up his farm once again.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Gila River
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Military service--Post-World War II service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:57:38
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 April 15
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Fairfax, Virginia
atomic bomb
Australia
basic training
Camp Shelby
Fort Snelling
fruit farming
General MacArthur
Gila River Concentration Camp
interrogation
Korean War
marriage
Military Intelligence Service
Philippines
prisoners of war
Tokyo
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Robert Fujimoto oral history interview, March 31, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/335-Fujimoto-Robert-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Dec 01
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Sugar
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
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Yes
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Robert Fujimoto oral history interview, part 7 of 7, March 31, 2003
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Fujimoto, Robert: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0335_07_Fujimoto
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An account of the resource
Fujimoto talks about returning back home and seeing his mother again, discusses his nephew, and talks about his family’s property. He then talks about his attempt to get a government job; his experiences with discrimination; and talks about reenlisting and going to Tokyo where he had a job cooking for a general. Lastly, Fujimoto talks about the accomplishments of a Nisei soldier; discusses some thoughts regarding education and college; and provides a message to future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Industry and employment
World War II--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:16:55
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003 March 31
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
education
employment
future generations
Nisei solider
post-war life
reenlistment.
Tokyo
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Misuo John and Miyo Fujikawa oral history interview, September 15, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/305-Fujikawa-John-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 21
Location of Birth
San Francisco, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Moose
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
New Guinea Campaign
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Misuo John and Miyo Fujikawa oral history interview, part 4 of 6, September 15, 2002
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fujikawa, Misuo John: narrator
Fujikawa, Miyo: narrator
Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0305_04_Fujikawa
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An account of the resource
Fujikawa continues talking about the surrender ceremony that he was on a committee for. He talks about what it was like being on the HMS Victory during the ceremony and what his duties were during that time.
At this point in the interview, Misuo is joined by his wife Miyo who gives an introduction of herself and how they originally met. After that, she talks about how her whereabouts during the attacks on Pearl Harbor They would be separated after this, as one family went to Rohwer concentration camp and the other went to Amache concentration camp. She would move to Minnesota while Misuo was at Fort Snelling and work in a beauty shop, but would move to Chicago when she became pregnant. She would stay there until the birth and then move down to Washington DC, corresponding with Misuo nearly every day.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:54
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 September 15
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Amache concentration camp
beauty shop
ceremony
Chicago
Christmas
correspondence
Fresno
Gardena
General MacArthur
HMS Victory
interpreter
Japan
Los Angeles
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Minnesota
nickname
personal belongings
pregnant
Rohwer Concentration Camp
Santa Anita Racetrack
surrender
surrender committee
Tokyo
V-mail
Washington DC
Wayzata
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Misuo John and Miyo Fujikawa oral history interview, September 15, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/305-Fujikawa-John-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 21
Location of Birth
San Francisco, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Moose
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
New Guinea Campaign
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Misuo John Fujikawa oral history interview, part 3 of 6, September 15, 2002
Creator
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Fujikawa, Misuo John: narrator
Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0305_03_Fujikawa
Description
An account of the resource
Fujikawa talks about his time training at Fort Snelling, studying Japanese language with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He briefly talks about his marriage background, his wife moving to Minnesota while he was at Fort Snelling. After this, he would be shipped out to Australia to begin his assignment there. However, due to the imminent end of the war, he would end up not working a lot. He would end up seeing some Japanese prisoners of war during his time in Brisbane though. After this, he would be shipped over to Japan, where he would work as a translator of documents and would be part of a surrender committee. He also talks about what it was like to arrive in Japan and see the flattened destruction from the war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Fort Snelling
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Allied Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:16
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 September 15
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Australia
Australian Army
basic training
Brisbane
devastation
flattened
Fort Snelling
furlough
interrogations
Japan
Japanese civilians
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Minnesota
New Britain
Prisoners of War (POWs)
studying
surrender
surrender committee
teacher
Tokyo
translation
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Tadayoshi Sugiyama oral history interview, August 18 and September 19, 2007
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 May 18
Location of Birth
San Francisco, California
Incarceration Facilities
Turlock Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Nickname
Tad
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Tadayoshi Sugiyama oral history interview, part 3 of 5, September 19, 2007
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Sugiyama, Tadayoshi: narrator
Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0790_03_Sugiyama
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Tadayoshi Sugiyama arrives in Manila, Philippines, and goes to the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS). He is stationed in Manila for a month. In November, Tadayoshi arrives in Yokohama, Japan.
In Japan, Tadayoshi Sugiyama is part of the War Crimes Investigation Unit as an interpreter. He investigates fallen aircraft and grave registration. He shares some of the cases he works on and interrogation technics he uses on Japanese locals.
Tadayoshi explains the contributions of the Nisei in the Army. In 1940 the Japanese Americans from San Francisco and Monterey train at Crissy Field for Military Intelligence Service. These men show the importance of Nisei. The majority of the men, in the beginning, are the 100th and Keibi Nisei. Tadayoshi talks about his contributions to the Military Intelligence Service (MIS).
Tadayoshi discusses the landscape of post-war Japan and money conversion to the Japanese yen. Tadayoshi would buys goods for black-marketing. Since Tadayoshi is on temporary duty, he does not get a paycheck. Black-marketing is a way for him to earn income.
Considering General MacArthur's edict, US occupation troops are not allowed to spend any money on Japanese establishments such as movie theaters and restaurants. Also, they are not allowed to eat native food. Post-war, there is not enough food in Japan. For food, they eat their rations.
Besides working, Tadayoshi goes on furlough to visit relatives, and he travels with his cousin around Japan.
100th
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
assignments
Black Market
bomb
bombings
CIC
civilians
duties
family
graves
Issei
Japan
K rations
Kamikaze
Killed in Action
living conditions
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei
Nisei legacy
occupation
Occupation of Japan
Philippines
post war
prisoners of war
Prisoners of War (POWs)
rations
Sendai
Tokyo
Yokohama
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Kenichi Sato oral history interview, September 14, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/299-Sato-Kenichi-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Apr 04
Location of Birth
Keahua (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Ken
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Yes
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Kenichi Sato oral history interview, part 3 of 5, July 28, 2002
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Sato, Kenichi: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0299_03_Sato
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Sato talks about his health and the surgery that he had and the emotions that he has had because of it, which is much different than the Japanese culture he grew up knowing. Next, he talks about being drafted into the Army and being sent to Honolulu's Schofield Barracks before being sent to the mainland to begin his basic training. He would first get to Fort Lewis in Washington before being sent to Camp Wolters in Texas. While there, he and the other Hawaiian soldiers would experience their first snows. Then, he would be sent to Fort Snelling to begin his stint with the Military Intelligence Service. He talks about hearing of the end of war and being shipped overseas to Tokyo and then to the Philippines with ATIS.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Fort Snelling
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:28:15
Language
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eng
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2002 July 28
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Seattle, Washington
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section
basic training
bivouac
bypass surgery
Camp Wolters
carpenter
correspondence
devastation
draft notice
Drafted
emotion
Fort Lewis
Fort Snelling
health
hepatitis
Honolulu
Japanese culture
Kanji
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Mineral Wells
NYK Building
Philippines
Schofield Barracks
Seattle
snow
strict
Texas
Tokyo
ukulele
Wailuku
Yokohama
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, May 26, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/285-Oji-Skeets-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 24
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Skeets
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 4 of 7, May 26, 2002
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Oji, Sukeo: narrator
Yee, Govan: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0285_04_Oji
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Sukeo “Skeets” Oji discusses the rebuilding of Japan. He joined the 553rd engineering construction group to make housing in Sendai. He described the area after the bombing. The individuals who assisted with the rebuilding of Japan were Japanese local contractors. The Government established a special procurement agency in the Administry of Construction. Skeets was a Second Lieutenant assigned to the S2 Operation Section. He supervised the surveying and designing of the building.
During the occupation, Skeets was in Japan from 1946-48 helping with the family housing and making inspection reports for military housing. Skeets related the relocation of the Japanese families to the American Government relocating the Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor.
In 1948, Skeets got orders to return to the United States. Skeets brought his family with him, and he reported to Fort Pickett Virginia. However, the engineering program has deactivated the program and locked up everything.
Skeets left Fort Pickett and went to Fort Benning to attend engineering school. He worked on a few engineering projects before going to the Pentagon to request to be sent to Japan. Before going to Japan, he settled his wife and children in Yuma City. In 1950, Skeets returns to Japan for the second time to build additional buildings.
Later, joined the 2nd Infantry Team from Fort Lewis to go to the Korean War.
assignments
atomic bomb
children
civilians
dating
duty
engineering
front line
homecoming
hospital
housing
interrogation
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Korean War
marriage
Nisei soldiers
occupation
Pearl Harbor
post war
prison camps
prisoner of war
rebuild
relocation
Sendai
Tokyo
training
Virginia
wife
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, May 26, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/285-Oji-Skeets-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 24
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Skeets
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 3 of 7, May 26, 2002
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Oji, Sukeo: narrator
Yee, Govan: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0285_03_Oji
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Sukeo “Skeets” Oji was at Gila for a short time before attending school fall of 1942. The 442nd formed in early 1943, and in September 1943, Skeets was called to active duty. He went to Camp Shelby, and he was assigned Heavy Weapons.
After completing 16 weeks of basic training, Skeets was Squad Leader to Heavy Machine Guns, D Company. Later he was promoted to Buck Sergeant. In 1944, the 442nd was preparing to go overseas. The 100th was already overseas fighting. The 1st Battalion was shipped to assist, and the non-combats remained behind.
Skeets stayed behind as the 171st training battalion. Before recruits came to Camp Shelby, the non-combats were on guard and KP duty. After 12 weeks of training, a recruiting team from Fort Snelling and Camp Savage came to Camp Blanding. Fall of 1944 Skeets received orders to go to Camp Savage for training in the Japanese language. Skeets was assigned to 1st Class Company, Company G.
In June 1945, Skeets graduated from Japanese Language School and applied for OCS training. Skeets reported to Fort Benning. The war ended in Europe and then Japan surrendered. Skeets was still in OCS. When he graduated, he went to Fort Snelling. Skeets' family was at Gila for four months until they were sponsored to Keenesburg, CO, to manage a farm.
Post-war, Skeet's family moved to Sacramento and established themselves in Yuma City. Skeet's older and younger brothers managed the farm and called it Oji's farm. Now Skeet's older brother's son is running the farm currently.
Skeets went to Fort Snelling and joined the Cadre Company before shipping out to Japan. In Occupation Japan, Skeets was a part of the 142nd language detachment and later the 553rd engineering construction group.
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171st Infantry Battalion
442nd
active duty
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
basic training
buck sergeant
cadre
Camp Savage
censorship
correspondence
D Company
engineering
European Theater
family
farm
Fort Benning
Fort Snelling
Gila River
Heavy Weapons
Japan
Japanese American
kibei
Killed in Action (KIA)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
Nisei
non-combatant
occupation
overseas
Pacific Theater
Sendai
sensei
siblings
squad leader
Sugamo Prison
surrender
Tokyo
World War Two
Yokohama
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Tetsushi Marvin Uratsu oral history interview, May 25, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/279-Uratsu-Marvin-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 07
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Marvin
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Tetsushi Marvin Uratsu oral history interview, part 5 of 7, May 25, 2002
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Uratsu, Tetsushi Marvin: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0279_05_Uratsu
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Uratsu discusses about his early experiences in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He details about his brief experiences in Manila. Uratsu also discusses about his post-war assignment and experiences in Tokyo Japan.
Subject
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World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands
Allied Occupation of Japan
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:26:18
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eng
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2022-05-25
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San Fransisco, California
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Philippines
post-war Japan
Tokyo
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Maya Miyamoto oral history interview, April 27, 2011
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Jan 28
Location of Birth
Carmel Valley, California
Incarceration Facilities
"Volunteer Evacuation"
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Meade, Maryland
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Unit of Service
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Civil Intelligence Section, 441st Counter Intelligence Corps
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
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Maya Miyamoto oral history interview, part 3 of 3, April 27, 2011
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Miyamoto, Maya: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1043_03_Miyamoto
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Maya Miyamoto narrates photographs from the occupation of Japan. The pictures range from baseball games, family, relatives, friends, Japanese nationalist's daily life, and pets.
Maya also shares how he met his wife at Poston. His grandson, Daniel, served in Germany and did three tours in Iraq. Daniel came home safe.
award
baseball
CIC
cousin
dance
family
friends
General Douglas MacArthur
Germany
GHQ
grandson
Issei father
Japan
Japanese American soldier
Japanese nationals
Macarthur Headquarters
motor pool
Nisei
Nisei soldier
Nisei veterans
occupation
parade
photographs
post war
Poston
siblings
Tokyo
wedding
wife
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, April 26, 2011
Oral History
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Location of Birth
Pacific Grove, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Maxey, Texas
Camp Roberts, California
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Paul Ichiuji oral history interview, part 2 of 2, April 26, 2011
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Ichiuji, Paul: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1042_02_Ichiuji
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An account of the resource
During the occupation of Japan, Paul Ichiuji worked for the CIC to gather information. Paul got information from the butokai and couriers. Although Paul’s Japanese was not that proficient, he knew important words to communicate with the butokai. There was no interpreter used between Paul and the butokai because the butokai did not want to get caught.
Paul knew the butokai was a good informant because he was carrying directives from the regional area. The directives were on paper and there was not too much conversation. After meeting with his informants, he would give them a good meal and a payoff. The money to pay off the informants came from selling on the Black Market. Paul remembers his unit being investigated and cleared of the accusations.
In Mie-ken where Paul was stationed, there was no undercover or stealthy investigative work. Everyone knew Paul and what he was doing for the CIC. He recalls attending May Day and observing the demonstration. Paul enjoyed his work and when he had time he traveled around Japan. Paul saw the suffering of the locals. There were homelessness and food shortages.
The Niseis stationed in Japan during the occupation treated the locals well and sympathized with their situation. Overall the occupation helped Japan democratize and rebuild the country.
After Paul's service, he remains active and participated with
pilgrimages for his chapters.
Black Market
CIC
commanding officers
Communism
Communists
courier
demonstrations
devastation
flattened
food shortages
headquarters
homeless
informants
interrogation
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese language
Kyoto
living conditions
Manchuria
natives
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
occupation
Prisoners of War (POWs)
repatriation
Tokyo
travel
World War Two
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Tadayuki Ishizaki oral history interview, February 28, 2011
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1037-Ishizaki-Tadayuki-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 May 16
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Nickname
Sergeant Joe
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Tadayuki Ishizaki oral history interview, part 2 of 2, February 28, 2011
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Ishizaki, Tadayuki: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1037_02_Ishizaki
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An account of the resource
Ishizaki continues his recollection of his time in occupied Japan, including discussion on the black market and women's rights. After his time in Japan, he was moved to Australia to begin work with the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section, working alongside the Australian and British Armies. He talks about his experience there, working as an interpreter and translator, looking through captured documents. He remembers the Australian Army being a very friendly group and very inclusive of all people. Next, he talks about what it was like growing up in Hawaii, spending a lot of time fishing, trying to earn extra money for his family. He also speaks about his time re-visiting Japan in the mid-1950s with his family. He finishes up the interview with a message for future generations and his family background.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:51:41
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2011 February 28
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
Australia
Australian Army
bibles
Black Market
British Army
camera man
documents
fishing
Hawaii
interpreter
interrogate
Japan
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
New Guinea
Nisei linguists
Occupation of Japan
reform
Solomon Islands
Tokyo
translator
women's rights
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Tadayuki Ishizaki oral history interview, February 28, 2011
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1037-Ishizaki-Tadayuki-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 May 16
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Nickname
Sergeant Joe
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Tadayuki Ishizaki oral history interview, part 1 of 2, February 28, 2011
Creator
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Ishizaki, Tadayuki: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1037_01_Ishizaki
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An account of the resource
Ishizaki begins the interview with his outlook on the surrender of Japan. As he had previously volunteered for the Army, he was already in Manila, awaiting his shipment to Japan. Once arrived at Atsugi Air Base, he immediately noticed the flat devastation of the country. He would be assigned to a general, interpreting but mostly just relaxing. He again would notice the hardships going on throughout the country, especially those in need of food. He would also go and visit his family in Fukuoka and visit various parts of Japan with a famous actress. After this, he was assigned to inspect Piers for Japanese citizens looking for repatriation. Following this, he was sent back to Tokyo, where he would mostly have free time, hanging out in Shinjuku and traveling some more.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:56:08
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2011 February 28
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Atomic bombs
Atsugi Air Base
cigarettes
family
food shortages
Fukuoka
Hawaii
Hiroshima
Honolulu
inspections
interpreter
Japanese civilians
jeep
Manila
Nagasaki
Occupation of Japan
Pier
repatriation
surrender
Tokyo
Yokohama
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Patrick Aki oral history interview, February 25, 2011
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Aki was working as a messman on Wake Island during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Days after, the Japanese Navy arrived on the island and took all American personnel captive as prisoners of war. Aki was sent to a POW camp in Japan, where he stayed for the duration of the war. After Japan's surrender, he returned safely to Hawaii, but later enlisted for the draft. Once the Korean War began, Aki was drafted into the Air Force, where he was stationed in Japan for two years.
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1032-Aki-Patrick-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Feb 20
Location of Birth
Wailua (Kauai), Hawaii
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Air Force
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Civilian
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
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Yes
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Patrick Aki oral history interview, part 5 of 5, February 25, 2011
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Aki, Patrick: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2011OH1032_05_Aki
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After joining the Air Force, Aki would ask to be sent to occupied Japan, instead of having to serve in the Korean War. He talks about coming into Japan for the first time since his time as a prisoner of war, and comparing the destruction he saw when he was leaving compared to the destruction that was seen in Tokyo. He would get his first assignment at Misawa Air Base, where he would end up meeting his wife while there was a parade. He discusses the intricacies of that relationship, since he was an American and she was a Japanese citizen and the long process of finalizing that marriage. He talks more about the occupation, speaking with civilians, including seeing riots and demonstrations by communists against the American government. Finally, he talks about the sharing the history of the Nisei soldiers and shares a message for future generations that they should support their families.
Subject
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Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
Identity and values
Type
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:46:39
Language
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eng
Date
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2001 February 25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
buildings
ceremony
classmates
Communists
demonstrations
devastation
Dr. Oshiro
elections
family
friends
girlfriend
Japanese civilians
Japanese nationals
Japanese police
Kyushu
marriage
Misawa Air Base
Nisei soldiers
Occupation of Japan
parade
Prisoners of War (POWs)
riots
support
Tokyo
uniform
veterans
Wakkanai
Yokohama
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Yoneichi Uyeda oral history interview, November 20, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1028-Uyeda-Yoneichi-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jun 15
Location of Birth
Fife, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort Benning, Georgia
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Yoneichi Uyeda oral history interview, part 2 of 3, November 20, 2010
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Uyeda, Yoneichi: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1028_02_Uyeda
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After making his way to Japan with the Army, Uyeda would begin his assignments, working for the Civil Intelligence Service (CIS). With this team, he would go throughout Japan, interrogating prisoners of war, researching the population, and reporting his findings. Next, he discusses his explorations through Japan, seeing both Wakayama and Hiroshima. While at Hiroshima, he saw the damage from both a physics standpoint and a human standpoint, and was overall impressed by how much damage one atomic bomb could really do. After this, he discusses the legacy and the importance of the Nisei throughout the war, and praise received from various generals.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Nisei
Social activities
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:55:43
Language
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eng
Date
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2010 November 20
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Pennsylvania
ATIS
atomic bomb
Black Market
Civil Intelligence Service (CIS)
Communism
General MacArthur
General Willoughby
Hiroshima
hydrogen bomb
interrogate
interrogation methods
Japan
legacy
military occupation
MIT
Prisoners of War (POWs)
Shibuya Park
Sugamo Prison
Tokyo
Wakayama
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Yoneichi Uyeda oral history interview, November 20, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1028-Uyeda-Yoneichi-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jun 15
Location of Birth
Fife, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort Benning, Georgia
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Yoneichi Uyeda oral history interview, part 1 of 3, November 20, 2010
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Uyeda, Yoneichi: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1028_01_Uyeda
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To begin the interview, Uyeda speaks about how he learned the Japanese language, while living in a small town in Washington. The conversation jumps to the United States occupation in Japan following the war and first impressions of a Japan that had been devastated from the war. He talks about reactions of Japanese civilians to things such as Nisei soldiers, African American soldiers and democracy. Likewise, he explains his own reactions to seeing Japan from an American point of view and the similarities he saw between that time and the American civil war. Next, he speaks about the black market and how American soldiers weren't as innocent as many people thought.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:56:39
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
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2010 November 20
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Pennsylvania
atomic bomb
Atsugi Air Base
Black Market
Dai-Ichi Building
democracy
Fife
Fort Benning
Fort Snelling
General MacArthur
Georgia
Japan
Japanese government
kibei
Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
Shikata ga nai
Tokyo
Washington
Yokohama
-
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Kimiko Sugamura oral history interview, October 15, 2010
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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1024-Sugamura-Kimiko-2.m4v
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Kimiko Sugamura oral history interview, part 2 of 4, October 15, 2010
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Sugamura, Kimiko: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1024_02_Sugamura
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Sugamura talks about moving to Japan pre-war with her family and her experiences there such as traveling by ship to get there, speaking Japanese, culture, her experiences in Tokyo, and discussing Japanese people. She then continues to talk about her experiences in Japan and discusses the house she lived in; education; and what it was like living there at the start of World War Two and during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Next, Sugamara talks about attending a women’s college and learning Japanese language, culture, and history; discusses her uncle who was in the Japanese Army; talks about her dual citizenship; and discusses seeing soldiers going off to war. Sugamura also talks about her Nisei friend who became a soldier for the Japanese Army; discusses the Doolittle Raid; and talks about her experiences during the war including rationing, air raids, and methods of civil defense in Japan. Lastly, Sugamura talks about her relatives’ experiences during air raids, her father’s thoughts regarding the war, and her experiences at the end of the war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education
Japan--During World War II
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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1:03:09
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 October 15
air raids
college
Japanese Army
Japanese culture
Pearl Harbor
pre-war Japan
rations
Tokyo
World War Two
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Richard Kosaki oral history interview, October 13, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1020-Kosaki-Richard-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Sep 14
Location of Birth
Waikiki (Oahu), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Benning, Georgia
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Civil Intelligence Section, Civil Censorship Detachment
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Richard Kosaki oral history interview, part 1 of 2, October 13, 2010
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Kosaki, Richard: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1020_01_Kosaki
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Kosaki begins the interview speaking about his childhood and schooling in Hawaii, attending Japanese language school in Waikiki. Next, he jumps into his whereabouts during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. After spending some time at the University of Hawaii, Kosaki decided to volunteer for the Army, and in 1944 was inducted and sent to Fort Snelling for Japanese language training. He would train here until being shipped overseas, first to Manila, then to Atsugi Air Force Base near Tokyo, where he would discover the devastation that the war had brought Japan. He noticed the dispirited looks on civilians, from poverty and food shortages and was amazed at the culture during the military occupation.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:55:50
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 October 13
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Black Market
Blackouts
Camp Savage
devastation
food shortages
Fort Mason
Fort Snelling
furlough
General MacArthur
Hawaii
Japanese civilians
Japanese language school
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
military occupation
Minnesota
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
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George Matsunaga oral history interview, October 9, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1015-Matsunaga-George-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 May 28
Location of Birth
Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Ritchie, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Okinawa
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George Matsunaga oral history interview, part 3 of 3, October 9, 2010
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Matsunaga, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1015_03_Matsunaga
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An account of the resource
During the occupation, George Mitsuru Matsunaga stayed with the CIC. He recalled a food shortage in Japan and saw the Japanese nationals trying to survive. During George's travel, he became friends with three Marines who fought in the Guadalcanal on a transport ship from Hawaii to the Mainland. A year later, George saw his Marines friends again.
George was sent home early from the occupation and went to Schofield. He was at Schofield for six months and was assigned to the motor pool as a dispatcher. At the end of George's service, his rank was Corporal.
George continued his education at the University of Hawaii. After graduation, George could not find a job. Later, Thomas Yoshida told George about the job in Okinawa as a Court interpreter working for the Department of Army Civilians.
George worked for the Department of Army Civilian for approximately a year, interpreting, collecting property records in Naha, and coordinating workers for repairing a 90-foot boat.
When George's one-year contract ended, he came home to Hawaii. He worked serval jobs before working at the State Tax Office as a tax auditor for 23 years. In George's retirement years and he stayed active with golf. He and his wife have six children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
George reflects on the occupation and the Nisei linguists and their contributions. In George's opinion, he felt the Nisei linguists were the bridge between the United States Army and the Japanese nationals. Although the occupation was successful in helping Japan to rebuild, George felt the main point is to treat the people well with respect. George hopes for his grandchildren and great-grandkids to have a good education, a good job, and marry into a fine family. His message for future generations is to be kind to one another and treat them as human beings.
children
CIC
civilians
corporal
dating
employment
family
friends
Guadacanal
Hawaii
Hawaiian soldiers
Higher education
humanity
interpeter
Japan
Japanese American
marines
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
natives
Nisei
Nisei linguists
Occupation Forces
Okinawa
post war
rank
rebuild
Red Cross
Sansei
Schofield
Social activities
starvation
Tokyo
troop ship
University of Hawaii
Yonsei
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George Matsunaga oral history interview, October 9, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1015-Matsunaga-George-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 May 28
Location of Birth
Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Ritchie, Maryland
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Okinawa
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George Matsunaga oral history interview, part 2 of 3, October 9, 2010
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Matsunaga, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1015_02_Matsunaga
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An account of the resource
George Mitsuru Matsunaga completed training at Camp Ritchie CIC School. In 1945, he went overseas for occupation and was part of the 187th paratroopers. Briefly, George had guard duty at Camp Kuwae. Later he went to Morioka and worked for the CIC. George's duties included being an interpreter for the CIC personnel, investigating complaints, getting supplies, and managing Japanese nationalist CIC workers.
He explains he used diplomacy to treat everyone fairly. George gave an example of using diplomacy when he interpreted for a Colonel in Morioka for rice rationing. George learned to treat others equally from his mother. He recalls the situations with the Koreans being oppressed. George tried to help them and acted as the middle man to make peace.
During the occupation, George saw the effects of war from starvation and death. One thing that upset George was seeing two to three funerals every day for soldiers killed in action (KIA). Overall, George felt the occupation was a success in rebuilding Japan.
After the occupation, George returned to Hawaii and graduated from the University of Hawaii on his GI Bill. In 1950, George worked in Okinawa for the Department of Army Civilians as a court interpreter for a Judge and collect property deeds in Naha.
George recalls in 1945 a plane crashed with 12 linguists aboard the flight. George knew some of the men well because they were from Hawaii and Mainland -Joe Kuwada, Motokane, Ueoka, and the Inouye brothers.
ancestry
atomic bomb
Camp Ritchie
Camp Zama
CIC
civilians
devastation
diplomacy
employment
family
food shortages
friends
guard duty
Hawaii
Hawaiian soldiers
Higher education
interpreter
investigations
Japanese American
Japanese soldiers
Killed in Action (KIA)
Korean
language
linguists
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei
occupation
Occupation of Japan
officer’s club
overseas
paratrooper
post war
rebuild
relatives
Sansei
siblings
starvation
Tokyo
troopship
University of Hawaii
voyage
World War Two
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Arthur Ishimoto oral history interview, October 11, 2010
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1019-Ishimoto-Arthur-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Mar 30
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Luzon Campaign
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
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Yes
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Arthur Ishimoto oral history interview, part 1 of 2, October 12, 2010
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Ishimoto, Arthur: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1019_01_Ishimoto
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Ishimoto begins the interview talking about his whereabouts when he first heard of the surrender of Japan. At this time, he was already beginning preparations to move into Japan for scheduled invasions, and therefore, when shipped to Japan, he would begin his time working for the occupational forces. When arriving, he immediately noticed the pure destruction of buildings, and was given an assignment to head to Okinawa. While there, he would speak to Japanese civilians, who would tell him that they had planned to fight until the end for their country and had makeshift weapons ready. After this, he was given an assignment to teach Japanese translations to students. Next, he talks about his various friends that were involved in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) and the campaigns that they were involved with. He talks about how the synergy and contribution of the Nisei is much broader than most people realize. After this, he talks about the difference in seeing Atsugi Air Base at the beginning of the occupation and at the end when he would be sent back home. Ishimoto also talks about Japan's defensive positions before the war ended and his personal identity of being American.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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1:00:56
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 October 12
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
atomic bomb
Atsugi Air Base
baseball
bathhouse
Camp Savage
caves
censorship
contribution
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
defensive positions
devastation
friends
identity
Japanese civilians
Japanese language school
judo
Kamikaze
karate
Kawasaki
kibei
Major General
Merrill's Marauders
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
National Volunteer Combat Force
New Guinea
Nisei linguists
Occupation of Japan
Okinawa
Operation Olympic
Philippines
spears
suicide
surrender of Japan
synergy
Tokyo
Yokohama
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Tsunetake Nishibayashi oral history interview, October 11, 2010
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/1018-Nishibayoshi-Tsunetake-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 May 16
Location of Birth
Puukolii (Maui), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Tsunetake Nishibayashi oral history interview, part 2 of 2, October 11, 2010
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Nishibayashi, Tsunetake: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1018_02_Nishibayashi
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An account of the resource
Nishibayashi continues his recollection of his language training at Presidio and his thoughts about what to expect in an occupation. While shipping to Yokohama, he would enjoy a furlough in Hawaii before getting into Japan to begin his time there. When arriving, he would head first to Camp Zama and notice the Japanese civilians buying cigarettes from the soldiers right out of the train. He would arrive in Tokyo and begin to explore, even making friendships with civilians. After about a month, he would get his first assignment in Sendai, translating for the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC). He would work there for over five years, translating documents and other occupational assignments, until he began another stint, which he is unable to speak about. He would revisit Sendai later, and would also end up meeting his wife there.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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0:56:06
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
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2010 October 11
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
assignment
author
Black Market
Camp Zama
cigarettes
Communists
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
family
friendship
furlough
Ginza
golf
Japan
Japanese civilians
Kyoto
language training
marriage
Maui
NYK Building
Occupation of Japan
Presidio
propaganda
Sendai
Tokyo
translating
translator
writing
Yokohama
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Title
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Harry Uchida oral history interview, October 14, 2010
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Title
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Harry Uchida oral history interview, part 1 of 2, October 14, 2010
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH1022_01_Uchida
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Uchida, Harry: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Harry Uchida grows up on the island of Maui in Hawaii attending Japanese language school and gets drafted into the army. He serves in the Military Intelligence service during the occupation of Japan.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
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00:40:03
Language
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eng
Date
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2010-10-14
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Draft
Hawaii
Japanese American identity
Maui
Military Intelligence Service
Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
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Chester Hada oral history interview, October 30, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/211-Hada-Chester-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Aug 17
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp McCoy, Wisconsin
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion (Separate)
Campaigns/Battles
Anzio Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Battle of Monte Cassino
North Africa Deployment
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Yes
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Chester Hada oral history interview, part 1 of 4, October 30, 2001
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Hada, Chester: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0211_01_Hada
Description
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Hada discusses growing up in Hawaii, living on a sugar plantation, and his hobbies. He also talks about his parents, and discusses having to take care of his siblings and help out with household chores after his mother passed away. After high school, Hada worked at a pineapple cannery before going to Japan. While in Japan, Hada learned Japanese and discusses how he was treated by the Japanese people he encountered, and also discusses the differences between Japan and Hawaii. Lastly, Hada talks about going back to Hawaii, where he returned to work at a pineapple cannery before getting drafted into the Army.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Schofield Barracks
Japan--Pre-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:27:59
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-10-30
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Las Vegas, Nevada
education
family
fishing
Hawaii
Japanese language
sugar cane plantation
Tokyo
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Takashi Matsui oral history interview, September 1, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/199-Matsui-Tak-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 Jan 20
Location of Birth
Hood River, Oregon
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Takashi Matsui oral history interview, part 4 of 6, September 1, 2001
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Matsui, Takashi: narrator
Okinaka, Bobby: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0199_04_Matsui
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While Matsui was at Camp Savage instructing classes, his uncle would be at Minidoka Concentration Camp, where the living conditions were very poor. He talks about how he met his wife and his outlook on the war while at Camp Savage. Shortly after, he would hear of the end of the war and head back to Washington as he awaited his shipment to Japan. Upon arrival in Japan, he would immediately notice the devastation that the war brought on Tokyo and Yokohama. His first assignment would be with the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) in Tokyo, followed by other stints in Hokkaido and Hakodate. He would be promoted and end up a 1st Lieutenant, talking about the commission structure.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:21
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 September 01
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Seattle, Washington
1st Lieutenant
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
Camp Savage
commission
correspondence
devastation
factories
family
fundamental research
Hakodate
Hokkaido
imports
Japan
Japanese civilians
living conditions
marriage
Merchant Marines
Minidoka concentration camp
Occupied Japan
precision machinery
Presidio
Sapporo
science section
Seattle
strike
Tokyo
Yokohama
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Robert Teragawa oral history interview, June 23, 2006
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/679-Teragawa-Bob-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Nov 13
Location of Birth
Portland, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Rohwer Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Bob
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Robert Teragawa oral history interview, part 3 of 3, June 23, 2006
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Teragawa, Robert: narrator: Leivici, Joanne: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0679_03_Teragawa
Description
An account of the resource
Teragawa discusses his time overseas in both Manila and Japan, working as an interpreter and translator. Spending over two years in Japan, he was able to do some exploring, including visiting his family, and seeing Mt. Fuji. After his discharge from the Army, he would head back to Minneapolis to rejoin his family and start his career at National Food Store, where he would end up retiring from. Next, he gives a message for future generations and talks about family members and their whereabouts. Finally, he looks through various pictures from the war time and after.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:52:04
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 June 23
beer rations
brothers
discharge
family
fishing
Fort Sheldon
General MacArthur
interpreter
Japan
Manila
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mt. Fuji
National Food Stores
Philippines
Tokyo
translator
Yokohama Bay
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George Yoshino oral history interview, June 9, 2010
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/677A-Yoshino-George-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Feb 25
Location of Birth
Bellevue, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
China, Burma, India Theater
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Title
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George Yoshino oral history interview, part 2 of 2, June 9, 2010
Creator
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Yoshino, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0677A_02_Yoshino
Description
An account of the resource
Yoshino continues his recollection of his time overseas in Japan during the occupation. First, he speaks about the different assignments that he had, working as an overseer for reporting and as an interpreter for officers. Next, he speaks about the free time that he had, including going to hot springs and connecting with his mother's family that lived near Tokyo. Next, he speaks more about the occupation of Japan, including the reason that the occupation went so well throughout his time there. Yoshino speaks briefly about his return to the United States, working as an accountant and his marriage. Finally, he discusses the role of the nisei in the occupation's success.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:49:59
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 June 09
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Minnesota
Atami
democracy
discharge
family
GI Bill
hot springs
interpreting
Japan
K rations
kibei
Minnesota
Nisei
Occupation of Japan
radio
reform
Tokyo
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George Yoshino oral history interview, June 9, 2010
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/677A-Yoshino-George-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Feb 25
Location of Birth
Bellevue, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
China, Burma, India Theater
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Title
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George Yoshino oral history interview, part 1 of 2, June 9, 2010
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Yoshino, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0677A_01_Yoshino
Description
An account of the resource
Yoshino begins the interview speaking about the surrender of Japan and a little about his childhood, growing up as a Japanese American. Next, he talks about spending a small amount of time at Tule Lake Concentration Camp and working at farms and on railroads before volunteering for the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He heads to Fort Snelling in Minnesota for the language school and is preparing for invasion when instead, the war ends. Yoshino is re-routed to Japan to be part of the occupation. He speaks about arriving in Yokohama and seeing the flat devastation from the firebombs all the way to Tokyo. There, he works as an interpreter and in a typing office, where he would oversee local Japanese girls typing characters for reports. During this time, he also was free to explore Tokyo, including the popular Ginza street.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:56:29
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 June 09
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Minnesota
atomic bomb
Bellevue
firebomb
Fort Snelling
Idaho
Imperial Palace
interpreting
Japan
Japanese civilians
Japanese language school
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Minnesota
Montana
Occupation of Japan
Philippines
surrender of Japan
Tokyo
translating
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
Washington
Yokohama
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Mikio Uchiyama oral history interview, May 20, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/179-Uchiyama-Mikio-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Jan 15
Location of Birth
Sanger, California
Incarceration Facilities
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Miki
Location of Basic Training
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
Camp Holabird, Maryland
Unit of Service
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Index
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Yes
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Mikio Uchiyama oral history interivew, part 3 of 4, May 20, 2001
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Uchiyama, Mikio: narrator
Okinaka, Bobby: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0179_03_Uchiyama
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:24
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 May 20
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Fresno, California
Description
An account of the resource
Uchiyama talks about his training and experiences serving as an agent of the army's counterintelligence corps (CIC). As part of his assignment he was sent to Japan during the U.S. occupation. He talks about how he went through CIC training in the U.S. and in Japan; and how he mingled with Japanese civilians.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)
World War II--Military service--Basic training
Allied Occupation of Japan
(MIS)
Japanese
Military Intelligence Service
military occupation
secret mission
Tokyo
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Paul Ito oral history interview, May 6, 2006
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/668-Ito-Paul-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1922 Nov 09
Location of Birth
Fresno, California
Incarceration Facilities
Sacramento Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Paul Ito oral history interview, part 2 of 3, May 6, 2006
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Ito, Paul: narrator
Yamagami, Don: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0668_02_Ito
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An account of the resource
Ito talks about his religious background. He discusses his church attendance. He shares his knowledge of World War Two overseas. He continues to describe the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He talks about his family's forced removal. He explains how the concept of Shikata ga nai helped him deal with discrimination. He discusses his family's move to Sacramento, California. He shares his knowledge of the Japanese language. He explains how he communicated with family while he was stationed at Fort Snelling. He describes his journey to the Philippines. He discusses his experiences while stationed in the Philippines. Ito talks about his journey to Tokyo, Japan. He describes his military government unit. He discusses his personal travels in Japan. He talks about his interactions with civilians. He describes the first time meeting his wife. He discusses his courtship and marriage. He lists his ranks. Ito talks about his wife's family. He describes his friendship with a reverend. He discusses his involvement in a military choir. He explains the process to bring his wife to America. He describes his weddings. He explains the long process he went through to secure housing. He talks about the opposition he faced when he tried to bring his wife to America. He discusses his journey to the United States. He describes his military service in America.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Social activities
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:53:39
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 May 06
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Sacramento, California
Christianity
courtship
forced removal
Philippines
religion
Sacramento
Tokyo
wife
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Kiyoshi Hirano oral history interview, May 5, 2006
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/665-Hirano-Kiyoshi-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Jan 10
Location of Birth
Marysville, California
Incarceration Facilities
Stockton Temporary Detention Facility
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Mike
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Kiyoshi Hirano oral history interview, part 3 of 3, May 5, 2006
Creator
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Hirano, Kiyoshi: narrator
Yamagami, Don: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0665_03_Hirano
Description
An account of the resource
Hirano continues his recollection of his time in Japan, starting with his arrival in Hiroshima. There, he would see the devastation after the atomic bomb and be assigned to the Counter Intelligence Cops (CIC). After leaving that, he would stay in Japan and work a few other jobs for the Army, before being discharged back in the United States. It was there that he began leasing hotels in Stockton and would eventually lease 4 hotels and own 3. Next, he discusses his family background which now includes grandchildren. Finally, he speaks about other things he did while working for the Army and his thoughts on writing the treaty.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:37:03
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 May 05
Army Reserve
atomic bomb
California
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
discharge
family
gasoline
Hiroshima
hotel lease
Japan
kibei
Manhattan Project
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Stockton
Tokyo
treaty
Yokohama
-
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Edward Nakamura oral history interview, April 26, 2009
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/647A-Nakamura-Edward-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Aug 03
Location of Birth
Meredith, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Yoho
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Edward Nakamura oral history interview, part 2 of 3, April 26, 2009
Creator
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Nakamura, Edward: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0647A_02_Nakamura
Description
An account of the resource
Nakamura discusses arriving in Japan and exploring Tokyo before joining the 11th Airborne in Sendai. Once in Sendai, he was sent to Shiogama to join the 188th regiment where they would patrol around and investigate for weapons that could be used against them. He tells a story of a tip-off and sequential raid on a house in which they had no weapons as part of the duty they had to do. After this, he was sent back to Sendai to work at the Headquarters, where he would be a translator and interpreter. Next, he talks about taking leave and seeing different parts of Japan, including visiting his half-sister in Hiroshima.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:55:30
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009 April 29
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
11th Airborne
188th Regiment
288th Regiment
atomic bomb
C rations
discrimination
H Company
Hiroshima
interpreter
investigations
Japan
K rations
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
military occupation
Occupation of Japan
radiation
Sendai
Shiogama
Tokyo
translator
Ueno Park
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Title
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Edward Nakamura oral history interview, April 26, 2009
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/647A-Nakamura-Edward-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Aug 03
Location of Birth
Meredith, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Pinedale Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Yoho
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
A name given to the resource
Edward Nakamura oral history interview, part 1 of 3, April 26, 2009
Creator
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Nakamura, Edward: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2009OH0647A_01_Nakamura
Description
An account of the resource
Nakamura begins the interview talking about being born in America and quickly being moved to Japan as a child, where he would spend the next 8 years of his childhood. It was there that he would learn the culture of Japan and begin his elementary schooling, Next, he speaks about the perspective of the Japanese people towards America, saying that it was seen as a major power and something to be emulated. After moving back to America, Nakamura is eventually drafted into the Army and sent to Fort Snelling to begin training with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He is shipped to Manila where he gets his assignment to join the 11th Airborne Division in Japan. While arriving into Japan, he sees Mt. Fuji below and while being transported into Tokyo, notices the devastation from the war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Pre-World War II
Education
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:55:07
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
eng
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
11th Airborne
Atsugi Airbase
Auburn
basic training
Camp Shelby
Coca Cola
discrimination
Fort Snelling
Hiroshima
Idaho
kibei
loyalty script
Manchuria
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Minnesota
Mississippi
Mt. Fuji
Occupation of Japan
Philippines
Senninbari
Tokyo
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
Washington
Weiser
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David Masuoka oral history interview, November 19, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/635-Masuoka-David-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Oct 13
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Dave
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Civil Intelligence Section, Civil Censorship Detachment
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
A name given to the resource
David Masuoka oral history interview, part 4 of 6, November 19, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Masuoka, David: narrator
Akahoshi, Corinne: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Toyota: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0635_04_Masuoka
Description
An account of the resource
Masuoka discusses seeing General MacArthur in Tokyo, talks about rankings within the platoon, and discusses his experiences in San Francisco during his Civil Censorship Detachment (CCD) training. He then talks about traveling to Japan, his experiences in Manila translating captured documents, and his experiences in Japan as part of the CCD. Next, Masuoka talks about his interactions with civilians in Japan, discusses the nickname for his platoon, and talks about the end of the war. Lastly, Masuoka talks about his wife's experiences while he was in Japan; his wedding in Chicago; and returning to the United States and going to school for medical pharmacology.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Military service--Post-World War II service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:26:37
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 November 19
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Civil Censorship Detachment (CCD)
college
Manila
post-war life
Tokyo
translation
wedding
wife
-
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George Kobayashi oral history interview, March 25, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/165-Kobayashi-George-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Feb 20
Location of Birth
Torrance, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Coby
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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George Kobayashi oral history interview, part 4 of 4, March 25, 2001
Creator
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Kobayashi, George: narrator
Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2001OH0165_04_Kobayashi
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:23:20
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 March 25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrence California
Description
An account of the resource
Kobayashi discusses his family's thoughts about his assignment with the Military Intelligence Service; and also talks about his translation work while in Japan, seeing General MacArthur, and his assignment teaching English to the Japanese prince and princess. He also talks about visiting Japan post-war, discusses the Japanese Emperor, and tells a story regarding how the Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) was built.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Veteran history
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
Emperor of Japan
family
MIS
post-war Japan
Tokyo
translator
veterans
-
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Taro Arakaki oral history interview, October 23, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/630-Arakaki-Taro-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Apr 10
Location of Birth
Honokaa, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Taro Arakaki oral history interview, part 2 of 4, October 23, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Arakaki, Taro: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: inteviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0630_02_Arakaki
Description
An account of the resource
Arakaki continues his discussion on his time interpreting in the Philippines and the other places that he served during the war. He would also have the chance to visit Okinawa and see his family that was living there. He also talks about the time that he went to work at the General Headquarters in Tokyo and the things he saw there. Next, he talks more about working at the sugar mill in Hawaii and the reasons that he was happy to fight for the United States. After this, he talks about some Japanese war songs he learned growing up in Okinawa and a bit more about the village that he grew up in there.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service
Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:27:44
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 October 23
carpenter
General
General Headquarters
Hawaii
Honokaa
interpreting
Japan
Japanese songs
kibei
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Okinawa
parents
Philippines
recruited
sugar farm
sugar plantation
Tokyo
village
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Tomii Tom Matsushita oral history interview, September 18, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/602-Matsushita-Tom-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Sep 14
Location of Birth
Rigby, Idaho
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Tom
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Vosges
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Tomii Tom Matsushita oral history interview, part 4 of 5, September 18, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Matsushita, Tomii: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2005OH0602_04_Matsushita
Description
An account of the resource
Matsushita continues his recollection of his time overseas in combat, including the Lost Battalion campaign in Bruyeres and the Vosges Forest. He would be involved with the combat there and would head to French Riviera to rest while waiting for replacements. They would placed in the Maritime Alps, keeping guard of the Maginot Line. At the end of the war, he would stay around in Europe a bit longer, but would request to be sent to Japan. He would be granted this and begin his time in occupied Japan with the Counter Intelligence Corps. Next, he talks about the medals and awards he received for his time overseas.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Vosges--Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
World War II--France
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:34
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 September 18
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bronze Star
Bruyeres-Biffontaine
combat
Counter Intelligence Corps
Fort Dix
France
French Riviera
interpreter
Japan
K Company
Lost Battalion
Maginot Line
Maritime Alps
New Jersey
New York
Nice
Occupation of Japan
Purple Heart
Salt Lake City
shrapnel
Silver Star
Thanksgiving
Tokyo
tree bursts
Utah
Vosges Forest
war brides
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Kiyoshi Tsuji oral history interview, August 7, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/593-Tsuji-Kiyoshi-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Jul 13
Location of Birth
Fresno, California
Incarceration Facilities
Fresno Temporary Detention Facility
Jerome Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Tokyo
Dublin Core
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Kiyoshi Tsuji oral history interview, part 4 of 6, August 7, 2005
Creator
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Tsuji, Kiyoshi: narrator
Iketani, Todd: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0593_04_Tsuji
Description
An account of the resource
K. Tsuji discusses his experiences working in Occupied Japan. He talks about how he got assigned to Japan, and aspects of his duties being a receptionist. He also describes post-war Japan and visiting with his relatives in Wakayama.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
Identity and values--Family
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
World War II--Japan--Hiroshima-shi
World War II--Nisei soldiers
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:45
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 August 07
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
California
family
headquarters
Japanese citizens
occupation of Japan.
Tokyo
Wakayama
-
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Joe Nagano oral history interview, July 23, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/586-Nagano-Joe-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Jan 30
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Yokohama
Index
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Yes
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Joe Nagano oral history interview, part 4 of 5, July 23, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nagano, Joe: narrator
Iketani, Todd: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0586_04_Nagano
Description
An account of the resource
Nagano talks about his first day in Japan, his experiences in Tokyo, and traveling overseas. He then talks about some of his assignments in Japan including teaching English, being a chauffeur, and his duties as an interpreter. Lastly, Nagano talks about visiting his relatives in Japan, his interactions with Japanese citizens, discusses the Constitution of Japan that was enacted post-war, and talks about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Allied Occupation of Japan
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:27:58
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 July 23
assignment
atom bomb
civilians
interpreter
Japan
overseas trip
Tokyo
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Seiki Oshiro oral history interview, June 7, 2010
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/577A-Oshiro-Seiki-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1928 May 09
Location of Birth
Papa'aloa, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Civil Intelligence Section, 441st Counter Intelligence Corps
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
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Seiki Oshiro oral history interview, part 2 of 4, June 7, 2010
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Oshiro, Seiki: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2010OH0577A_02_Oshiro
Description
An account of the resource
Oshiro continues speaking on his time in occupied Japan and the language training that he received once he arrived there. He talks about the conditions of the Japanese civilians and the struggles that they faced on a daily basis. He talks about the black market and the honey wagons and compares it to the harsh times he lived with growing up in Hawaii. Next, he would head to Saitama to begin his assignment with the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC), interpreting, ration running and being a courier. He talks about a couple of experiences he had while in the CIC and what Japan was like during the occupation. He also talks about the beginning of the industrial age in Japan and the scrappiness that the civilians survived by.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:57:12
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010 June 07
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
319th Military Intelligence Company
441st CIC
Black Market
Camp Chase
cigarettes
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
courier
culture shock
dialects
honey wagons
industry
interfacing
interpreting
Japanese civilians
Occupation of Japan
Okinawa
plantation
power
prostitution
ration runner
rations
reconstruction
replacement
Saitama
stranded Nisei
Tokyo
Ueno Park
Waseda University
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Edwin Nakasone oral history interview, June 25, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/576-Nakasone-Edwin-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Apr 29
Location of Birth
Wahiawa (Oahu), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Bud
Buddy
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Edwin Nakasone oral history interview, part 3 of 6, June 25, 2005
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Nakasone, Edwin: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: inteviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0576_03_Nakasone
Description
An account of the resource
Nakasone talks about the reactions to the Japanese attacking the Americans at Pearl Harbor and the effect that it had on his family. His parents understood that they would be seen as enemy aliens after the attacks but also understood that their children were Americans and would have to do their duty for their country. At this time, the Japanese language school and regular school would stop and everybody would have to work on the pineapple fields once a week. Next, he talks about receiving his draft notice and his thoughts on going to Japan. He would head to Tokyo and join the Allied Translator and Interpreter Section at the NYK Building. He talks about various experiences, including traveling through Japan and interacting with Japanese civilians. He also talks about what it was like in Japan during the occupation, seeing small food rations for the locals, General MacArthur's leadership and the impact of the Japanese American soldiers.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:49
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 June 25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Minnesota
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
C rations
Camp Zama
communication
draft notice
enemy aliens
family
food shortages
General MacArthur
identity
interpreters
Issei parents
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese civilians
Japanese language school
kibei
kimono
NYK Building
Occupied Japan
Okinawa
pineapple fields
raids
Tokyo
-
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Masatatsu Yonemura oral history interview, June 4, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/572-Yonemura-Masatatsu-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 Oct 07
Location of Birth
Riverside, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Mas
Location of Basic Training
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Masatatsu Yonemura oral history interview, part 5 of 8, June 4, 2005
Creator
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Yonemura, Masatatsu: narrator
Nakayama, Stuart: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0572_05_Yonemura
Description
An account of the resource
Masatatsu "Mas" Yonemura discusses the Battle of Solomon Sea and gets promoted to team leader in the translation group. He receives the Bronze Star for his service.
Yonemura is with Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) from October 1943 to May 1945. He is later transfer to Manila, Philippines to plan for the invasion of Japan. He remains in the Philippine until September 1945 when the atomic bomb is drop.
When the Japanese Emperor announce surrender, Yonemura's Unit is ship out and says it is a busy period for him. Succeeding the atomic bomb delegation, a group of American scientist go to Japan to find out how much basic science is being study during the war. Yonemura is asked to help select the best linguist to accompany the American Task Force. The intent is to interview Professor Yagi and know about rocket propulsion.
During occupation, Yonemura finds time to correspond to his wife, Toshiko everyday. Although, Yonemura has never been to Japan before occupation, he says it feels like homecoming. Yonemura recollects the summer of June 1943 when he receives clearance to visit his sister's family and his family at Poston one and Poston two.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:31
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 June 04
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
atomic bomb
correspondence
Executive Order 9066
interment camp
Issei
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei
occupation
Poston
Prisoners of War (POW)
Tokyo
war
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Title
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Horace Nakamura oral history interview, February 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/151-Nakamura-Horace-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Jan 29
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Horace Nakamura oral history interview, part 6 of 6, February 24, 2001
Creator
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Nakamura, Horace: narrator
Tagami, Steve: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0151_06_Nakamura
Description
An account of the resource
Following the Korean War, Nakamura would return to Japan for a short time before returning to the United States. He would first head to Los Angeles to complete his college degree and begin his career. He talks about working for Chevrolet on the assembly line and then working for the post office, as well as his marriage and family. After this, he talks about the current Japanese American community and his hopes for the future that they stand up for themselves and continue to experience the Japanese culture by visiting Japan. After this, he gives a message for future generations and gives some final notes.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Identity and values
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:27:20
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 February 24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
advisory group
assembly line
Chevrolet
civilian translator
college
community
culture
family
heritage
ideology
Japan
Japanese Americans
Korean War
Los Angeles
Nisei soldiers
philosophy
politics
post office
resignation
retirement
self discipline
Tokyo
-
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Title
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Horace Nakamura oral history interview, February 24, 2001
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/151-Nakamura-Horace-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1927 Jan 29
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Presidio of Monterey, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Horace Nakamura oral history interview, part 4 of 6, February 24, 2001
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Nakamura, Horace: narrator
Tagami, Steve: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0151_04_Nakamura
Description
An account of the resource
Nakamura talks about his finishing with Japanese language courses in Monterey and his quick furlough in Hawaii to spend some time with his family and prepare to go overseas. He would head overseas, stopping in multiple countries en route to Yokohama. He would eventually arrive at Camp Zama and head to Tokyo. On his way, he would notice the complete devastation of Tokyo and see the poor living conditions of the local civilians. While in occupied Japan, he would be involved with interrogations and translations of prisoners of war, some of them being caught for engagement in the black market. After this, he talks about his travels through Japan, seeing family in Hiroshima and Fukuoka and trying to speak with the Japanese civilians but often not being understood well enough.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:27:41
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 February 24
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
animosity
atomic bomb
Black Market
Camp Zama
devastation
dialect
Fukuoka
furlough
General MacArthur
guard duty
Haneda Airport
Hawaii
Hiroshima
Honolulu
interrogations
Japan
Japanese American soldiers
Japanese civilians
Korea
Maizuru
NYK Building
Occupied Japan
Prisoners of War (POWs)
Sendai
Sugamo Prison
Tokyo
translations
Yokohama
-
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Title
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George Toyoichi Ige Kaneshiro oral history interview, September 13, 2006
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/721-Kaneshiro-George-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 Mar 29
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Rohwer Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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George Toyoichi Ige Kaneshiro oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 13, 2006
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kaneshiro, George Toyoichi Ige: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2006OH0721_04_Kaneshiro
Description
An account of the resource
Kaneshiro talks about how the details of how he and his wife met and their marriage. Next, he discusses the best and most difficult parts of being in the Army, awards received, and his ranks throughout his time with the Army. After that, Kaneshiro talks about starting his family, which now includes his five children, and multiple grandchildren. Finally, he talks about the values that he would like to pass on to future generations and the legacy of the Nisei during the war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:09
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 September 13
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bronze Star
commendation
General MacArthur
Japan Airlines
Los Angeles
marriage
Nisei legacy
secret documents
serial number
staff sergeant
Tokyo
top secret
values
-
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Title
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George Toyoichi Ige Kaneshiro oral history interview, September 13, 2006
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/721-Kaneshiro-George-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 Mar 29
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Rohwer Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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George Toyoichi Ige Kaneshiro oral history interview, part 3 of 4, September 13, 2006
Creator
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Kaneshiro, George Toyoichi Ige: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0721_03_Kaneshiro
Description
An account of the resource
Kaneshiro gives some final notes about Rohwer Concentration Camp, including how they received news of the 442nd, recreational activities and where to go after the war had ended. Once he had left Rohwer and back in Los Angeles, Kaneshiro had trouble finding steady work until he saw a poster from General MacArthur asking for Japanese speaking Americans who were interested in volunteering for the Army. After joining the Military Intelligence Service (MIS), Kaneshiro was sent to training, and shortly after to Asia. After finally landing in Tokyo, his team worked to interrogate Japanese prisoners of war to try to extract secret information. After 5 years in Tokyo, a few men, including Kaneshiro, were sent to Korea during the Korean War to extract information. After a few months there, he returned to Tokyo where his wife waited for him.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:58:16
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 September 13
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
100th Infantry Battalion
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Busan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
General MacArthur
General Ridgway
interrogations
Japan
Korean War
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Philippines
Rohwer Concentration Camp
Tokyo
-
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Ken Tamura oral history interview, May 1, 2000
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/118-Tamura-Ken-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Mar 27
Location of Birth
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Incarceration Facilities
Pomona Temporary Detention Facility
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
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Ken Tamura oral history interview, part 5 of 7, May 1, 2000
Creator
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Tamura, Ken: narrator
Lim, Reuben: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2000OH0118_05_Tamura
Description
An account of the resource
Ken Tamura discusses his war experiences in Italy. He says it is scary times, but he is thankful to be alive. Ken believes the Nisei contribution in World War Two will help future generations against discrimination. Ken says he is an American, he has to serve and protect his country.
When Ken returns home after the war, he is contacted to volunteer for the Pacific. Ken takes the language exam and passes. He reports to Camp Snelling for Japanese Language School for six months. The Military Intelligence Service Language training ends in April, and Ken is sent to Japan.
Ken discusses the lack of food in Japan. At Camp Zama, Ken is there for three weeks on guard duty. The areas in Japan are burned down and destroyed from the bombing. He describes the differences between what Japan looks like in 1939 and post-war. After Camp Zama, Ken is assigned to Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS) in Tokyo, Japan.
Later Ken is informed to return to the United States. However, Ken takes a civilian job to stay longer in Japan. Ken signs a one-year contract for civilian work. He describes his salary and living conditions as a civilian.
442nd
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
bomb
Camp Zama
civilian work
civilians
discrimination
European Theater
Fort Snelling
friends
Hiroshima
homecoming
Issei parents
Italy
Japan
Japanese American soldiers
KP duty
living conditions
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
occupation
seasick
segregated unit
Tokyo
translator
war experience
World War Two
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Lawrence Sasano oral history interview, February 5, 2000
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/102-Sasano-Lawrence-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1912 Apr 03
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Larry
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Yokohama
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Lawrence Sasano oral history interview, part 3 of 5, February 5, 2000
Creator
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Sasano, Lawrence: narrator
Galinato, Rae Ann: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2000OH0102_03_Sasano
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
00:26:29
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2000-02-05
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
Description
An account of the resource
Sasano discusses his time in the Philippines, including describing Japanese Prisoners of War, Philippine citizens, a tour of airfields in North Luzon, and going to Corregidor. He also talks about his experiences in Okinawa, including working as a counterintelligence investigator, an assignment analyzing papers for military value for the war department in Washington D.C., and what it was like being there when Hiroshima was bombed. After the end of World War Two, Sasano left for Yokohama where he interrogated Germans at a naval training center, recalls experiences where Japanese citizens approached him for approval for entry to the United States Army; and later met up with his brother in Tokyo.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Japan--Okinawa Island
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands
Allied Occupation of Japan
family
Germans
Luzon
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Philippines
Tokyo
Yokohama
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George Suzuki oral history interview, July 31, 2004
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/473-Suzuki-George-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Mar 06
Location of Birth
Santa Paula, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Fort Benning, Georgia
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Civil Intelligence Section, 441st Counter Intelligence Corps
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP)
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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George Suzuki oral history interview, part 5 of 6, July 31, 2004
Creator
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Suzuki, George: narrator
Tanaka, Rodney: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2004OH0473_05_Suzuki
Description
An account of the resource
Suzuki discusses being at Fort Benning when the war ends and going to Japan for occupation. He details about his experiences in post-war Japan.
Suzuki discusses his military career and the additional training he received.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
World War II--Military and Government Entities--Counterintelligence Corps (CIC)
Allied Occupation of Japan
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:26
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2004 July 31
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Santa Anna, California
basic training
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
interrogation
Japanese American soldiers
military career
Nisei soldier
occupation
Okinawa
Prisoners of War (POW)
Tokyo
translation
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Dublin Core
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Masayuki Hashimoto oral history interview, July 10, 2004
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/465-Hashimoto-Masayuki-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Feb 09
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Hash
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Campaigns/Battles
Guadalcanal Campaign
Luzon Campaign
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Masayuki Hashimoto oral history interview, part 4 of 5, July 10, 2004
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Hashimoto, Masayuki: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0465_04_Hashimoto
Description
An account of the resource
Hashimoto talks about Camp Savage. He describes his squad's military invasion in the Pacific. He talks about his experiences while stationed in the Pacific region. He discusses his service for the Counter Intelligence Service. Hashimoto talks about his investigation into Russian espionage. He describes the interrogation headquarters. He talks about the time when his supervisor kidnapped a Japanese representative. He briefly describes General Charles A. Willoughby. He describes his wife's early life and family. He talks about his marriage.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
World War II--Veteran history
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:32
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2004 July 10
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Spokane, Washington
170th
Communism
Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC)
Douglas MacArthur
Joint Special Operations
Russia
spy
Tokyo
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Ben Umeda oral history interview, June 13, 2004
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/457-Umeda-Ben-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Oct 22
Location of Birth
Selma, California
Incarceration Facilities
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Ben Umeda oral history interview, part 5 of 7, June 13, 2004
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Umeda, Ben: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0457_05_Umeda
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An account of the resource
Umeda continues to talk about his language training at Fort Snelling with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS), talking about the living conditions of the barracks and being classified as a translator. After this, he would be sent overseas, first landing in Manila, where he would see Japanese prisoners of war for the first time. Next, he would be shipped to Japan, landing in Tokyo and seeing the devastation of the fire bombs. He discusses the atomic bombs and traveling through Japan. He would be sent to Korea for a short time as well, translating newspapers in Seoul.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Fort Snelling
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:29:58
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2004 June 13
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Marina, California
38th Parallel
atomic bomb
Barracks
bivouac
classification
company
devastation
fire bomb
Fort Snelling
friends
General Hodges
Hiroshima
Imperial Palace
interpreter
Japan
Korea
living conditions
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
movies
newspapers
NYK Building
Occupied Japan
Philippines
Prisoners of War (POWs)
Seoul
Tokyo
translator
travel
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George Ariyoshi oral history interview, September 27, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/080-Ariyoshi-George-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Mar 12
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Hood, Texas
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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George Ariyoshi oral history interview, part 2 of 4, September 27, 1999
Creator
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Ariyoshi, George: narrator
Nakamatsu, Karen: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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1999OH0080_02_Ariyoshi
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Education
Allied Occupation of Japan
Industry and employment--Law
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:25:41
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 September 27
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hawaii
Description
An account of the resource
Ariyoshi discusses his experiences in Minnesota while at Military Intelligence Service (MIS), including the cold weather, building an ice skating ring in the barracks, and becoming friends with the local townspeople. Ariyoshi was then shipped out to Japan and recalls a story where he helped a seven year old shoeshine boy by sharing food with him. He then describes Tokyo at that time, and talks about his assignments teaching English at schools and universities, and working to help break up Japanese zaibatsu (conglomerates). Ariyoshi then talks about getting discharged from the Army and returning back to the United States to attend Michigan State University as an undergraduate and law student. After graduating, Ariyoshi returned back to Hawaii to pass the bar exam and worked at a law firm in order to gain experience. While working as a lawyer, Ariyoshi decided to run for office after attending a Democratic Party meeting and he talks about filing for candidacy and describes his experiences campaigning.
campaign
Hawaii
lawyer
Minnesota
politics
Tokyo
university
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Akira Otani oral history interview, April 17, 2004
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/437-Otani-Akira-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Jan 26
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Benning, Georgia
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Varisty Victory Volunteers (VVV)
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Civil Intelligence Section, Civil Censorship Detachment
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Akira Otani oral history interview, part 6 of 7, April 17, 2004
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Otani, Akira: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0437_06_Otani
Description
An account of the resource
Akira Otani continues to talk about how he ensured that his father safely returned to Hawaii. He also talks about reuniting with his family. He shares his father's feelings toward the United States government after his imprisonment. He discusses his father's return to work. He talks about his father's death. He describes his journey to Tokyo, Japan, including a stop in the Philippines. He talks about landing in Tokyo. He discusses his work for the censorship department during the military occupation. He describes an incident on a train when he was going to visit his father's family. He shares other memorable experiences in Japan. Otani talks about the Cotton Club. He also talks about being discharged. He lists the friendships that he forged in Japan. He describes a recent trip to Japan. He briefly talks about returning to his studies at the University of Hawaii. He discusses corresponding with his future wife while overseas. He briefly talks about his marriage.
censorship
Cotton Club
discharge
family
Japan
Philippines
Tokyo
University of Hawaii
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Claude Takekawa oral history interview, April 16, 2004
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/432-Takekawa-Claude-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Sep 12
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Varisty Victory Volunteers (VVV)
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Claude Takekawa oral history interview, part 4 of 5, April 16, 2004
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Takekawa, Claude: narrator
Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2004OH0432_04_Takekawa
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:10
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2004 April 16
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Description
An account of the resource
Takekawa talks about Earl Finch, discusses his participation in the 171st Training Battalion, going to Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning; and his assignment at a training regiment in Fort McClellan. Next, Takekawa went to Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS) at Fort Snelling where he was tasked with translating Japanese civil service documents, and was then sent to Japan as a translator. Takekawa also talks about recreational activities in Tokyo, his good friend Harry, getting discharged, and returning to college to work on his teaching degree. Lastly, Takekawa discusses his teaching job in Hawaii; and then getting recalled to active duty and being sent to Okinawa.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Veteran history
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
Japan--Post-World War II
171st
discharged
MISLS
Officer Candidate School
Okinawa
replacements
Tokyo
translator
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George Takabayashi oral history interview, June 8, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/058-Takabayashi-George-5.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Aug 02
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Taka
Big George
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Riley, Kansas
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Leyte Campaign
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Title
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George Takabayashi oral history interview, part 5 of 6, June 8, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Takabayashi, George: narrator
Kawata, Ian: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0058_05_Takabayashi
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An account of the resource
Takabayashi discusses being stationed in Seattle before going overseas. He describes his journey to the South Pacific. He talks about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He discusses reconnecting with his relatives who lived in Japan. He describes what it was like to be a DOD civilian. Takabayashi talks about his discharge and his return to Hawaii. He discusses resuming his studies at the University of Hawaii. He describes his time in the United States Army Reserves. He talks about his marriage. He compares his experiences in World War Two, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
World War II--Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:28:03
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 June 08
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Las Vegas, Nevada
atomic bomb
civilian
discharge
family
Japan
marriage
Seattle
Tokyo
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Masami Hayashi oral history interview, September 7, 2006
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/705-Hayashi-Masami-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jul 15
Location of Birth
Denver, Colorado
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Mas
Location of Basic Training
Fort McClellan, Alabama
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Masami Hayashi oral history interview, part 1 of 2, September 7, 2006
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Hayashi, Masami: narrator
Leivici, Joanne: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0705_01_Hayashi
Description
An account of the resource
Hayashi begins the interview speaking about his family background, being born in Denver and what it was like to grow up there. As a child, he would have the chance to live in Japan and would do so for two years, learning all about the Japanese culture and language that would aid him for the rest of his life. He discusses going to Fort Lupton High School and also attending Japanese language school at the same time. Next, he talks about hearing news of the Pearl Harbor attacks on the radio and wanting to join the Air Force, but was rejected. Instead, he would attend the Colorado School of Mines, studying electrical engineering. However, later he would end up getting drafted into the Army and being placed with the Military Intelligence School (MIS). He would report to Fort Snelling and be placed in the advanced class, where after just six months, he would be shipped out to Manila to begin his assignment translating and interpreting. He discusses working in both Manila and Australia, and being involved with the War Crimes Trials and interrogating prisoners of war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Education
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater --Philippine Islands
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:56:42
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 September 07
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Salt Lake City, Utah
795th Military Police Battalion
Air Force
announcement
atomic bomb
Australia
basic training
Buddhism
Colorado
Colorado School of Mines
Denver
discrimination
documents
Drafted
electrical engineering
family
Farming
Fort Lupton High School
Fort Snelling
General Yamashita
Hiroshima
interpreting
interrogations
Japanese language school
Japanese soldiers
kibei
Manila
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
New Guinea
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
platoon leader
prison camps
Prisoners of War (POWs)
radio
railroad
Sydney
Tokyo
translate
trombone
war crimes trials
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Robert "Rusty" Kimura oral history interview, April 24, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/050-Kimura-Rusty-8.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1915 Jan 19
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tanforan Temporary Detention Facility
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Rusty
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Solomon Islands
Philippine Islands
Tokyo
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
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Yes
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Robert Kimura oral history interview, part 8 of 8, April 24, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kimura, Robert: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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1999OH0050_08_Kimura
Description
An account of the resource
Kimura discusses meeting his wife while living in Japan as a soldier and then marrying her as a civilian. Next, he talks about becoming a civilian translator, working for double the pay after being discharged from the Army. He would return to the United States, settling in Los Angeles so that he could raise his daughter there. He quickly talks about facing discrimination during and after the war. Finally, he gives a message for future generations to listen to their parents and their teachers and talks about the legacy of the Nisei.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Identity and values
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:27:30
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 April 24
children
civilian
discharge
discrimination
documents
education
fighting
inspection
Ito
Japan
Los Angeles
marriage
military police (mp)
Nisei legacy
officer
Tokyo
translation
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Robert "Rusty" Kimura oral history interview, April 24, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/050-Kimura-Rusty-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1915 Jan 19
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tanforan Temporary Detention Facility
Topaz Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Rusty
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Australia (Allied Translator and Interpreter Section)
Solomon Islands
Philippine Islands
Tokyo
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Robert Kimura oral history interview, part 7 of 8, April 24, 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Kimura, Robert: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0050_07_Kimura
Description
An account of the resource
Kimura discusses his brothers that were also serving in the Army, one of which would be wounded at the Lost Battalion campaign. He also talks about correspondence with his family and what it was like to be on the front lines. He talks more about his war experiences, going back to Australia and then back out to the Philippines, where he would find out about the end of the war. He would be offered a commissioned officer position to go to Japan for the occupation, and he would accept it, where he would later meet his wife. He talks about his arrival in Japan and the devastation of Tokyo. He would finish up his work and get discharged, and stay in Japan to work as a civilian for double the pay.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:30:27
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 April 24
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Allied Translator and Interpreter Section (ATIS)
Army hospital
Australia
Brisbane
Chicago
civilian
Commissioned Officer
correspondence
devastation
discharge
family
front lines
General Willoughby
investigations
Japan
letters
Lost Battalion
military police (mp)
Nisei soldiers
Occupied Japan
Philippines
Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS)
psychiatrist
shrapnel
Tokyo
translation
USO
War Department Intelligence
war essential industry
wounded in action (WIA)
Yokohama
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Frank Sadao Mori oral history interview, August 18, 2006
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/700-Mori-Frank-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Sep 12
Location of Birth
Santa Barbara, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minesota
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Saipan, Tinian and Guam
Philippine Islands
Hokkaido
Okinawa
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Yes
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Frank Sadao Mori oral history interview, part 4 of 4, August 18, 2006
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Mori, Frank Sadao: narrator
Leivici, Joanne: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0700_04_Mori
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Mori recalls a time when he was watching television with his children and saw himself on a Walter Cronkite special. Next, he gives a message for future generations, which includes enduring and persevering in everyday life. After this, he talks about his dedication to the Christian faith and how much it has shaped his life. Next, he speaks about his visits to Japan and how different they were each time he went. Finally, he discusses photography, the war and discrimination.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
Religion and churches
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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2006 August 18
Extent
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0:52:28
Language
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eng
Date
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2006 August 18
Argus
Christianity
classified
discrimination
embargo
Japan
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nikko
Nisei
Okinawa
Pearl Harbor
photography
pickpocketing
prejudice
Tokyo
Walter Cronkite
war
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George Katagiri oral history interview, February 14, 1999
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/045-Katagiri-George-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 Sep 22
Location of Birth
Portland, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Livingston, Louisiana
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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George Katagiri oral history interview, part 3 of 4, February 14, 1999
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Katagiri, George: narrator
Inouye, Jason: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
1999OH0045_03_Katagiri
Description
An account of the resource
Katagiri discusses life after leaving Tule Lake, including moving to Minnesota and going to college. Katagiri also details about the experiences of being drafted and basic training. Katagiri discusses what it was like being stationed in Japan after War World Two.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education--Higher education
World War II--Military service--Basic training
Military service
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
Japan--Post-World War II
Type
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:27:22
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999-02-14
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Portland, Oregon
Camp Livingston
college
Drafted
Fort Snelling
Japan
Tokyo
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Toshiko Hattori oral history interview, January 25, 2003
Oral History
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Indexing Metadata
hidden field containing indexing metadata
26 --- --- --- childhood;family;foster home;New York City;sisters --- --- --- --- --- ::: 132 --- --- --- church;foster home;grammar school;high school;Japanese American community;public school;tuberculosis --- --- --- --- --- ::: 427 --- --- --- December 7th;family;foster family;Issei parents;Pearl Harbor;religion;school;sisters;students --- --- --- --- --- ::: 607 --- --- --- basic training;German Prisoners of War;hospital;Korea;New Jersey;New York;overseas;Philippines --- --- --- --- --- ::: 908 --- --- --- Fujiya Hotel;infirmary;Korea;R&R;Tokyo --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1056 --- --- --- ATIS;Captain;dual citizenship;Fujiya Hotel;Issei parents;Japanese citizenship;liaison --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1272 --- --- --- civilian;daughter;Fort Meade;Issei parents;Japan;Maryland;Presidio Language School;US Army Hospital --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1463 --- --- --- Annex;atomic bomb;daughter;firebombs;Japanese language;language barrier;Tokyo Army Hospital --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1640 --- --- --- cigarettes;devastation;Japanese citizens;PX store --- --- --- --- ---
Subject Notes
Additional subjects not found in the controlled vocabulary
World War II--Military service--Nurse
Index
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Yes
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Toshiko Hattori oral history interview, part 1 of 4, January 25, 2003
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2003OH0321_01_Hattori
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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Toshiko Hattori describes her childhood growing up in foster homes in New York City. She attended nursing school after high school, and joined the United States Army to work as a nurse. During World War II, she was sent overseas to Korea, but was later sent to Tokyo, Japan to undergo appendix surgery. There, she met her husband, who was a Military Intelligence Officer, and they later returned to the states. While pregnant with her second daughter, Toshiko followed her husband back to Japan, where she stayed with relatives in Tokyo.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Hattori, Toshiko: narrator
Yoneshige, David: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
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World War II--Women
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--Military service
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:28:22
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eng
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2003-01-25
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Torrance, California
Army Nurse
foster home
husband
marriage
nursing school
Tokyo
Tokyo Army Hospital
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Rose Uriyu oral history interview, March 27, 2004
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Rose Uriyu oral history interview, part 2 of 4, March 27, 2004
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2004OH0425_02_Uriyu
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Creator
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Uriyu, Rose: Narrator
Mata, Christine: Interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: Publisher
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:29:02
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eng
Date
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2004-03-27
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In this segment, Rose Uriyu talks about her favorite writer, Ernie Pyle, and his notable journalistic work during World War II, which he is known for. She talks more about her parents and describes the type of people they were. She also talks about her siblings. She talks more about her work at the hospital and how she chose the hospital over other opportunities. After two years at the hospital, Uriyu went to work for the newspaper, which opened a door into the MIS. With the MIS, she was sent to Tokyo, where she worked in the same office as General MacArthur. There, she typed the translated reports that were sent off to Washington. Uriyu ends the segment by talking about the work of a photographer and the wake of destruction she saw from Hiroshima.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Parents
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--Military recruitment--Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
71st Signal Corps
Ernie Pyle
family
hospital
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
parents
Tokyo
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Shigeo Kawamoto oral history interview, September 29, 2003
Oral History
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Kawamoto, Shigeo: narrator
Goto, Edwin: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Type
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:29:05
Language
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eng
cpe
Date
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2003-09-29
Subject
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Community activities--Associations and organizations
Identity and values--Family
Industry and employment
Race--Racism
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Title
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Shigeo Kawamoto oral history interview, part 6 of 7, September 29, 2003
Identifier
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2003OH0384_06_Kawamoto
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
Kawamoto continues his interview by talking about looking for housing in Tokyo, going out with friends in Battle Creek, and the occupations of his family members and children. He imparts his message to future generations and states again the difficulties Japanese-Americans faced during the war. Finally, he shares some photos of his family and his early military experiences.
Battle Creek
brothers
California
Camp Shelby
Danny Inouye
family
friends
hobbies
house
Kaiser Permanente
legacy
occupation
Okinawa
optometrist
Pearl Harbor
Percy Jones
sister
Tokyo
veterans' association
Wahiawa
wife
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Roy Nakawatase oral history interview, January 25, 2003
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
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0 --- --- --- Captain;china;interrogate;liberty ships;Power;predictions;Russia;world power --- --- --- --- --- ::: 135 --- context; Army; Japan; Kowishma; train; Narrow Gauge Train; military government; tension; special treatment; police; fire truck; 1928 Dodge; remote area; village; impressions; tension; local transportation; authority; bows; police chief; GHQ patch; Japan countryside; farmland; carts; trucks; countryside:bow;auntie;Japanese;America;Issei parents;family;visit;standard Japanese language;shocked;remote;textbook;dialect;okinawa;beach;picture;letters --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1162 --- --- --- army;brother;family;interpreter;MIS;re-enlistment --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1247 --- --- --- air-force;aircraft;Auntie;bombed;city;country;cousin;criss-cross;devastation, Huishima;First-encounter;food shortage;GI;Hushu;Japan;Navy;Navy fighters;occupation;Okinawa;rubble;Tokyo;trains;war --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1552 --- --- --- academics;Boat;city college;college;feelings;Fort Lawson;full time job;gardening;GI Bill;Home;job;LA;Los Angeles;school;Ship;travel;Washington --- --- --- --- ---
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Nakawatase, Roy: Narrator
Horsting, Robert: Interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: Publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Military intelligence
World War II--Military service--Discharge
World War II--Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Video/m4v
Extent
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00:30:42
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-01-25
Title
A name given to the resource
Roy Nakawatase oral history interview, part 7 of 8, January 25, 2003
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2003OH0320_07_Nakawatase
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
An account of the resource
In this segment, Nawatase begins by talking about his last impressions of the captain he interrogated. He also recalls his leave from the army while still in Japan, which involved going to visit family in the country. He talks about how he got to the countryside and how special he felt getting luxurious treatment. He remembers how awkward he felt when someone gave him two benches while he was on a crowded train. He also recalls a story where he caused a commotion in the village by riding in on a fire truck. His family was shocked to see how Japanese he was, and the family made jokes about it. Nawatase also remembers seeing the devastation that happened to Japan, and recalls some of the terrible things he witnessed. After leaving the army after two years, he returned home to take care of his family and later used the GI Bill to go back to school.
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
discharge
garden
government
MIS
Russia
school
Tokyo
travel
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Dublin Core
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Kenjiro Akune oral history interview, March 28, 2009
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Indexing Metadata
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38 --- --- He describes what he was doing at the end of the war -- propaganda in China. He explains hearing the emperor of Japan declaring Japan's surrender. --- Burma;China;conditions of surrender;emperor of Japan;end of war;Kunming;Nisei soldiers;Occupied Japan;Potsdam Agreement;prisoners of war;propaganda;radio broadcast --- World War II--Propaganda --- --- --- --- ::: 257 --- --- His first mission, after the war, was to take their prisoners of war back to the British territory in India. He talks about the other missions that he was sent on. --- Bangkok;British government;British territory;India;New Delhi;point system;prisoners of war;Shanghai;Taiwan --- Japan --- --- --- --- ::: 523 --- --- He describes his return to Japan and what he saw from the plane. --- aircraft;airplane;Atsugi Airbase;devastation;Mt. Fuji;Nisei soldier;Okinawa;Tokyo --- Japan--Okinawa;Japan--Post-World War II --- --- --- --- ::: 763 --- --- He talks about being exposed to the Black Market in Japan after the war. He tried to sell cigarettes for money. --- black market;cigarettes;Imperial Palace;Japanese Yen;Tokyo --- Japan--Post-World War II --- --- --- --- ::: 1016 --- --- While in Japan, he runs into his older brother at the NYK Building (General MacArthur's headquarters). His younger brother had fought in the Japanese military during the war. --- brother;devastation;family reunion;Japanese military;MacArthur's Headquarters;NYK building --- Family reunions --- --- --- --- ::: 1357 --- --- He describes how much Tokyo had changed since he was there as a child. Seeing all of the devastation in Japan made him realize how serious the war was. He talks about the efforts of the Japanese citizens who cleaned up the city after a few months after the war ended. --- cigarettes;devastation;fatigue;fire bombings;homeless;Japanese civilians;Japanese culture;Japanese soldiers;Tokyo Station;train station --- Japan;Japan--Post-World War II --- --- --- --- ::: 1819 --- --- He describes interacting and talking with the Japanese citizens while he was in Japan during the occupation. He also describes how the Japanese citizens reacted to the American GIs. He talks about an instance when he and his brother were travelling on the train, which was sectioned off for just military personnel -- the Japanese citizens were not happy about that. --- American GIs;American uniform;children;Japanese civilians;Japanese culture;Japanese language;Nisei soldiers;propaganda;train --- Japan--Post-World War II;Military service--Postwar Occupation of Japan --- --- --- --- ::: 2525 --- --- He describes what Hiroshima looked like post-atomic attack. --- "honey bucket";bombsite;devastation;Hiroshima --- Japan;Japan--Post-World War II;Military service--Postwar Occupation of Japan;World War II--Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki --- --- --- --- ::: 2748 --- --- He describes his visit home. There was a heated discussion about the war between he and his brother (who had been in the Japanese military). He discusses the indoctrination of the Japanese people. --- Americanism;brother;China;deceased;family reunion;furlough;incense;indoctrination;Japanese Army;Japanese education;militarism;Nisei soldiers;Occupied Japan;World War II --- Family reunions;Identity and values;Japan;Japan--Education;Japan--Military;World War II --- --- --- --- ::: 3169 --- --- He talks about the speech he made to the Japanese civilians, from his father's village, about freedom. --- "incarcerated";education;freedom;Japanese civilians;Japanese language;propaganda;State Department;village --- Activism and involvement--Civil liberties;Activism and involvement--Civil rights;Identity and values;Japan--Post-World War II --- --- --- --- ::: 3594 --- --- His war experience taught him that, if you are going to go to war, you better win it. --- cultural differences;defeated nation;nature of war;Occupied Japan;war crimes --- Japanese Americans--Post-World War II;Military service --- --- --- ---
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Kenjiro Akune oral history interview, part 1 of 3, March 28, 2009
Identifier
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2009OH0037C_01_Akune
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Description
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In this video clip, Ken Akune goes into detail about his experience during the Occupation of Japan. He talks about being reunited with his family, what type of service he provided, and describes the devastation that he saw within the city.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Akune, Kenjiro: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
Subject
The topic of the resource
Allied Occupation of Japan
Military service--Post-World War II Occupation of Japan
Identity and values--Family
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
01:02:02
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2009-03-28
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Gardena, California
Atsugi Airbase
devastation
NYK Building
Occupation of Japan
Prisoners of War (POWs)
Tokyo
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