Don Okubo oral history interview, part 1 of 7, January 22, 2002

Okubo discusses his birthplace and date of birth. His parents are Issei from Japan. Okubo is the oldest of his siblings and he makes toys to play with them. They would also go watch American and Japanese movies. Okubo learns about Japan and Japanese language for Japanese films. Besides going to public school, Okubo attends Japanese School at a Buddhist Temple. Religion is a big part of of his Issei parents' belief. Okubo says the Japanese language saves lives and assists the military to receive top secret information during the war and occupation.

Okubo describes his living condition on the plantation and his childhood upbringing. He also recall racial prejudices living in Hawaii and sometimes uses Judo.

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http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/238-Okubo-Don-1.m4v

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