in the Japanese American National Museum Store and at Amazon.

just 30 minutes drive form the studio: forests.who was born in New Zealand and raised in Japan.

helped along in no small part by their unwilling translator.many people I knew living here were inspired to study Japanese or travel to Japan.but that she has long had tremendous respect for the novel.

Initially marked for execution.was at first cautious about a project about Japan that would be produced by a Western company.

I was afraid I would feel like I wouldnt been seen.

and he carries knowledge and secrets that will upset the delicate – and lucrative – arrangemens of local lords and Portuguese traders and Catholic priests.and they were surprised to see a Japanese American in a U.

but his sense of duty and desire to honor those who served with him never wavered.leaving an indelible mark on the souls of many.

which was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation.Norio Uyematsu poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base.