bulky and difficult to transport.

Kazuo was sworn in as a special agent for the U.you are taught not to disgrace the family name and bring shame to your ancestors.

His mother and elder sister worked hard as seamstresses to support the family.Kazuo is grateful to the Secret Service for fulfilling his mothers dreams as well as his own.where Kazuos Issei father passed away from colon cancer in 1946.

into the American culture and dreams.I did it as an American citizen to give honor to myself and my family just like all the other Japanese Americans who followed me.

Three months after being hired.

and now we live as American citizens.The Los Angeles Fire Department.

this years Nisei Week choreographer and an active participant in the festival for over 50 years.YAMAMOTO)2023 Nisei Week Queen Kaitlyn Chu and her court.

The colors of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.Nebuta float inspired by the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori.