THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE JACL Oct. 6-19, 2017

Taiko drummers led the way to the George Tsutakawa sculpture “Harmony,” where a new sign was unveiled by Mayumi Tsutakawa.

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REMEMBERING » PAGE 4 California Governor ‘CAMP HARMONY’ Signs AB 491. Puyallup Valley JACL hosts the » PAGE 6 Spotlight: Race-Car 75th remembrance of the Driver Takuma Sato’s Puyallup Assembly Center. Need for Speed

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We call upon the courts to fulfill ward a plausible claim of an urgent their role in properly reviewing this need.” Korematsu, 323 U.S. at 246 Production Artist country of origin. Executive Order No. 13780 (the Marie Samonte In fact, one of the countries “Travel Ban Order”) — and the executive order and the subsequent (Jackson, J., dissenting). order on Sunday for the discrimina- Engaging in a meaningful Circulation added, Chad, is yet one more flimsy, illogical and trumped up Eva Ting country with a majority Muslim national security rationale upon tory foundations upon which they assessment of the basis for appear to be based and address the Executive action is the most effec- The Pacific Citizen newspaper population; and the other two new which it rests — is such a repetition. 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By Marsha Aizumi

ecently, a dear friend passed away. It was unexpected, and it hit many of us very hard. Ross Manzo was the father-in-law to my son, RAiden. From the first moment I met him, I felt he was a good man. At Aiden’s Rainbow Graduation Ceremony Aiden and Mary were dating at the time, and Ross with Ross and Cathy Manzo and Uncle Marty and his wife, Cathy, came to a PFLAG monthly support group meeting. For those who do not know, PFLAG is a chapter organization of family, friends and allies that The day two families became one . . . So, this is a tribute to a man who I will always support the LGBTQ community. It was at this meeting remember and love. He will inspire me from this day that I first met Ross. forward to see into the hearts of people, even though I As Aiden and Mary’s love for each other grew, so did our what he thought was right. And on their wedding day, he only may not understand them. He has taught me by his untimely friendship with Ross and Cathy. We went to a local concert wanted love to surround them, not bigotry and judgment. death that I have no guarantee in life tomorrow, so I must live on the greens, saw “Allegiance” and visited the Japanese The wedding was filled with joy, gratitude, but most of all, today without regret. If I have regrets, I must do something American Museum together. We have shared Thanksgiving you could feel the love that filled this day. And at Aiden and about it. And if I can’t do something about it, I must release as families for the past five years, and they came to our Mary’s wedding reception, Ross privately pulled us aside it to make room for things I can do something about. family’s annual Christmas party, joined in our crazy antics and thanked Tad and I for raising such a wonderful son. When I first met Ross, I thought he was a good man. Today, and games and, most recently, they attended our son Stefen’s I respected Ross so much before, but on this day, my heart I think he is a great man. It was my honor to know him and graduation party. filled with love for a man who saw through what others be a part of his life, even for a short time. Over four years ago, when the kids were planning their might judge Aiden for. He shared he might not understand wedding, Ross stood up to his religious family and said that all the things about the LGBTQ community, but Ross saw Marsha Aizumi is an advocate in the LGBT community they would not be welcome at the wedding if they did not Aiden’s compassionate and beautiful heart and how much he and author of the book “Two Spirits, One Heart: A Mother, accept his daughter and Aiden. Many of them did not attend. adored his daughter. This was the best wedding present he Her Transgender Son and Their Journey to Love and This hurt Ross deeply, but he was a man who stood up for could have given my son, and it sealed the bond between us. Acceptance.” LEGAL-EASE: AN ATTORNEY’S PERSPECTIVE

beneficiary has no right to contest or complain, as they are California’s Transfer on Death not yet the legal owner. Pro #4: Step-Up in Basis One of the biggest tax advantages of creating a living Deed: Is It Right for You? trust is that the beneficiaries receive a step-up in basis upon the trust creator’s death. Like a living trust, the TOD deed By Staci Yamashita-Iida The TOD deed is often referred to as a “Poor Man’s Trust” also allows for a step-up in basis. That means that if the as it is a substitute to the standard living trust. A good Estate beneficiaries sell the home shortly after your death, they pay ou may have heard the buzz about California’s newest Plan — which is comprised of a living trust, pour-over will, little to no capital gains taxes. real estate practice: the Transfer on Death (“TOD”) powers of attorney and other ancillary documents — can Con #1: Limitations to Beneficiaries deed. As of Jan. 1, 2016, Californians can transfer cost thousands of dollars. A TOD deed can be purchased Unlike a living trust, the TOD deed is not easily customi- Yreal property upon death to named individuals through a online for a nominal fee. The only other costs would be the zable. For example, you cannot leave your property to a class TOD deed. Up until then, the most common ways to do so charge for the notary public and the recording fee (the deed of people – e.g., “to my children” or “to my grandchildren.” were: (1) through a living trust; (2) through joint tenancy or must be filed with the County Recorder’s Office). The beneficiaries must be specifically named. In a sense, it community property with right of survivorship (for married Pro #3: Revocable “punishes” future family members simply because they were couples); or (3) through probate (or through a will). During your lifetime, you have the ability to revoke the not born at the time you created the TOD deed. The TOD deed is the newest alternative to the above three TOD deed at any time. Let’s say, for example, that you name Additionally, as stated earlier, the TOD deed only works options. Since it is still a relatively new process, there is your sister, Evelyn, as your TOD beneficiary. If you later have if your beneficiary outlives you. You are not permitted to a lot of speculation surrounding it. While it does prove to a falling out, you have a few different options to consider. designate contingent beneficiaries. be helpful to some, it is not a good technique for all. This First, you can record a formal notice of revocation. This With a living trust you can, for example, bequeath article describes a few pros and cons of the TOD deed to would officially remove your sister as the beneficiary of your your home to your three children in equal shares. If one help determine whether or not it’s the right Estate Planning real property. Just remember that this puts you back at square predeceases you, then that one-third share can be inherited tool for you. one; the property would still be subject to probate upon your by his or her children. The home will be transferred to your Pro #1: Avoids Probate death unless further action is taken. two children and your grandchild(ren). One of the main reasons why the TOD deed was created Second, you can record a new TOD deed with another be- With a TOD deed, however, if your name your three was to allow California residents a straightforward way to neficiary. This would require the same process as the initial children as beneficiaries and one passes away, the surviving transfer real property without subjecting their beneficiary(ies) creation. The new deed would simply supersede the old one. two inherit the entire home; the deceased child’s children to probate. Probate is an expensive, lengthy and tedious legal Third, you can transfer or sell the property to someone else receive no part of it. process that occurs when a proper Estate Plan is not in place. prior to your death. If you decide to sell your home and move Furthermore, if you only have one child and he or she One caveat is that the TOD deed only avoids probate if the to a different state, there is no trouble in doing so. passes before you, then your home will be probated upon beneficiary survives you. So, if you name your son as the Bottom line, you are still in control of your property for your death. While the TOD deed is viewed as a probate TOD beneficiary and he passes away in a car accident, then as long as you live. Although your beneficiary designation avoidance device, it only qualifies as such if all circumstances the property will still be subject to probate upon your death. is publicly recorded, that individual(s) is not entitled to the play out exactly as intended. property during your lifetime. If you make a change, the Pro #2: Cost Effective >> See DEED on page 9 4 Oct. 6-19, 2017 COMMUNITY Idaho Congress Members California Governor Signs Bill Back Commemorative Stamp to Give $3 Million in Education The Stamp Our Story campaign continues its efforts to recognize Nisei veterans. Grants on WWII Japanese American Incarceration The new law also links Japanese American incarceration and President Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban.

TORRANCE, CALIF. — Gov. Edmund of Muslims entering the United States,’ as G. Brown Jr. signed Assemblymember Al well as for a national Muslim registry. These By Wayne Osako, Muratsuchi’s (D-Torrance) Assembly Bill actions and proposed actions made 75 Contributor (AB) 491 on Sept. 28, which will provide years after the issuance of Executive Order daho’s congressional delega- $3 million in education grants over the next 9066 highlight the ongoing need for public tion has voiced its support for a three years on the incarceration of more than educational activities and the development commemorative postage stamp 120,000 Japanese Americans during World of educational materials to ensure that the Iproposal that would honor the pa- War II. exclusion and incarceration of Japanese triotism of the Japanese Ameri- AB 491 updates the California Civil Americans will not only be remembered, but cans who served in the U.S. Army Liberties Public Education Program, also properly understood, so that no group or established in 1998, by expanding the scope community is ever again unjustly targeted during World War II. The stamp is Honor Roll at Minidoka Site that lists the of the grant program to include content as Japanese Americans were during World currently in its final stages under names of those from Minidoka who served linking the Japanese American mass War II.” review by U.S. Postmaster General in World War II Megan Brennan. incarceration with current civil liberties AB 491 updates the California Civil The postal honor would likely fea- challenges, including President Donald Liberties Public Education Program, which ture Washington, D.C.’s, National Japanese the military,” Russell continued. “The Honor Trump’s Muslim travel ban as well as his was established in 1998 through legislation American Memorial to Patriotism, which Roll at Minidoka, which was reconstructed calls for a national Muslim registry. authored by then-Assemblymember Mike tells the story of the Japanese American by Friends of Minidoka, lists almost 1,000 The original version of AB 491 also in- Honda (D-San Jose), who went on to serve in Nisei (“American-born, second-generation”) names of those who joined the service while cluded a $3 million appropriation request the U.S. Congress. soldiers of the war. incarcerated. Seventy-three Nisei soldiers for the grant program, but Assemblymem- “I would like to acknowledge and thank More than 30,000 Nisei men and women from Minidoka made the ultimate sacrifice ber Muratsuchi removed the appropriation Congressman Honda for being the original served despite family and friends being and died in combat.” request from his bill after he successfully architect of the California Civil Liberties incarcerated behind barbed wire due to in- The Idaho delegation letter also high- negotiated for the $3 million in funding Public Education Program. I am honored to tense war hysteria and racial prejudice after lighted the sacrifice of Seattle, Wash.-native through the Budget Act of 2017 (AB 97). be able to carry on his work,” said Assembly- Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor. Pfc. William K. Nakamura, whose “I am excited to deliver $3 million in edu- member Muratsuchi. “Despite the hardships faced by Japanese family was forcibly sent to Minidoka. cation grants on the World War II Japanese Barbara Takei of the Tule Lake Americans at home during World War II, In 2000, Nakamura was posthumously American Incarceration,” stated Assem- Committee, a nonprofit organization that many chose to enlist in the United States awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic blymember Muratsuchi. “AB 491 will help represents Japanese American survivors Army,” the Aug. 30 letter, submitted by actions on July 4, 1944, in Castellina, Italy. educate more Americans not only about the and descendants of those imprisoned during Idaho’s congressional delegation, stated. After taking out an enemy machine gun mass incarceration of innocent Japanese WWII at the Tule Lake concentration camp “A commemorative stamp would serve as nest on his own to save his platoon, Naka- Americans during World War II, but also in Northern California and works to preserve tribute to these American heroes and their mura died while covering the withdrawal about what is happening today, with loyal the historic site, supports the bill. families for their extraordinary service to of the same platoon that had again become Muslim Americans and others similarly “Given the echoes of 1942 and the our nation.” The letter was cosigned by Rep. pinned down by additional enemy fire. being treated as national security rising climate of fear and racism targeting Mike Simpson (R-02) and Sen. Mike Crapo The men in his platoon all escaped, but Na- threats. Seventy-five years ago, in 1942, Muslims, immigrants and refugees, the (R) and Sen. James Risch (R). kamura was killed during his heroic stand. the incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese work of the California Civil Liberties Public The Friends of Minidoka organization was To date, the Stamp Our Story Campaign, Americans without any due process of law Education Program is more important than key to this letter’s approval. which advocates for the stamp, has re- began with one Presidential executive or- ever,” said Takei. “To ensure the mistakes of Friends of Minidoka is a nonprofit that ceived letters of support from 61 bipartisan der. This year, President Donald Trump has the past are not forgotten and not repeated, supports the Minidoka National Historic members of Congress (22 Republicans and issued executive orders calling for a Muslim we are grateful that you have introduced AB Site to preserve this chapter of American 39 Democrats). travel ban. Now, more than ever, we need 491 to continue the work of this valuable history. Minidoka, located outside of Three state governors (California, Hawaii to ensure that Americans have learned the program.” Jerome, Idaho, was the location of one of the and Utah) have also sent letters to the Post- lessons of the Japanese American Incarcera- Assemblymember Muratsuchi repre- 10 major internment camps during the war, master General urging her support. The 12- tion so that no other group or community is sents California’s 66th Assembly District, and it housed individuals from across the year grassroots effort began in California similarly targeted.” which includes El Camino Village, Gardena, Pacific Northwest. and has grown across the U.S. AB 491 amends Section 13000 of the Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Hermosa “Friends of Minidoka wanted to support The campaign even includes support from Education Code to include the following Beach, Lomita, Los Angeles, Manhat- the stamp effort to help honor the incredible French citizens and lawmakers who remem- language: tan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho legacy of the Japanese American troops that ber the Nisei soldiers who liberated their “The Legislature further finds and declares Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, served,” explained Executive Director Mia towns from the Germans during the war. that, just as in 1942 when President Frank- Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance and West Russell. “Nationally, their courage and sac- lin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 Carson. rifice has been recognized, but in Idaho, the For more information on Friends of calling for the exclusion and incarceration In addition, he serves as chairman of the wider story of the World War II experience Minidoka and to join efforts to preserve the of Japanese Americans as national security Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the of Japanese Americans is often overlooked. Minidoka National Historic Site, visit www. threats, so in 2017 President Donald Trump Assembly Select Committee on Aerospace. This stamp is an opportunity to commemo- minidoka.org or follow them on Facebook has issued executive orders calling for a Muratsuchi is also a member of the rate and honor the Nisei vets nationally at www.facebook.com/friendsofminidoka. travel ban for immigrants and refugees from Assembly Committees on Budget, Bud- and continue the important conversation of For more information on the Stamp Our Muslim-majority countries on the basis of get Subcommittee on Education Finance, remembering this history locally. Story Campaign, visit www.StampOur national security. Moreover, during the 2016 Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, “Minidoka had the highest percentage of Story.org or follow them on Facebook at presidential campaign, President Trump Natural Resources, Utilities and Energy and n incarcerees from the 10 camps to serve in www.facebook.com/stampourstory. called for a ‘total and complete shutdown Veterans Affairs. COMMUNITY Oct. 6-19, 2017 5

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF PUYALLUP VALLEY JACL Remembering ‘Camp Harmony’ The 75th re- membrance The Puyallup Valley JACL hosts program of the Puyallup the 75th remembrance of the Assembly Center Puyallup Assembly Center and opened to pays tribute to those who were a standing- room-only incarcerated there during WWII. crowd on Sept. 2 By Eileen Yamada Lamphere, at the Puyallup Valley JACL Washington State Fair- The Puyallup Valley JACL hosted the 75th re- grounds. membrance program of the Puyallup Assembly Center at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 2, as well as opened a special exhibit featuring interac- tive exhibits and displays and replicas of a family barrack and a horse stall furnished with period items for the duration of the state fair. The event was held to honor the more than 7,600 men, women and children — as well as all those incarcerated in any detention facility — who called the Puyallup Assembly Center, or “Camp Harmony,” their home before they were transferred to the War Relocation Authority Camps at Minidoka, Idaho; Tule Lake, Calif.; and Heart Mountain, Wyo., for the duration of The potbelly stove came World War II after the issuing of Executive Order from Minidoka at the 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. closing of the camp. It was Following is Puyallup Valley JACL’s owned by Victor Sakaguchi The cot on the left is stamped “U.S. Army Eileen Yamada Lamphere’s recollection of the of Idaho Falls, Idaho, who 1942” and is owned by Puyallup Valley, remembrance program. donated it to the Puyallup and the cot on the right is stamped “U.S. walked in the Washington State Fair Museum Valley chapter to be shown Army Minidoka 1942” and was loaned to and noticed a small Japanese woman in the in the fairgrounds exhibit. the exhibit by Lynn Croft. The cot and replica of the family barrack room. Army blanket belonged to her father, IShe sat quietly on the edge of the cot, tears Chester Murakami. Before the war, the flowing down her cheeks onto the straw-covered floor. woman lived in a “The Silent Fair” video recounts the Occasionally, she would look up and tilt her head in one large house in Seattle direction or the other. personal experiences of 12 survivors with her own room, of the Puyallup Assembly Center. The woman I met crossed over to the horse I tiptoed into the room, and she whispered, “I lived in one big backyard and many stall and laid her hand on the potbelly stove. A of these.” I knelt down to better hear her. “There were four friends. Her father had smile came over her face, and she said, “Still of us,” she said. “My mother, my father, my baby brother and a restaurant, and her mother was a seamstress. They had the cold. Never could get much heat from these things.” She me. Because we had a large room, a newlywed couple was latest appliances and two radios! Her mother had a wrin- touched the baby clothes and began to cry again. No words also assigned to our room. We found some rope and hung our ger washer, but she remembers the washboard and tub her were needed to understand her emotions. She sat down and clothes to separate the space.” mother used daily for her brother’s diapers. asked, “This won’t happen again, will it?” She looked through the entrance across to the horse stall. They did not know how long they would be gone, so her The 75th remembrance program of the Puyallup Assemb- Again, a tear slid down her cheek. mother only packed enough diapers as she could in one suit- ly Center, hosted by the Puyallup Valley JACL, featured “My best friend lived in one of those with her older case. Later, her mother would say that she should have made keynote speaker Tom Ikeda, Densho executive director, brother,” she recalled. “Her mother died, and her father was more room. whose grandparents were among those incarcerated there, taken away somewhere.” She got up, walked across the room and smiled. She said as well as KING 5 News’ Lori Matsukawa as mistress of she had a dress like the one hanging on the clothesline, black ceremonies. The display with roses. She wore it on Sundays. As Lori read the names of each living survivor in cases told This silver-haired lady talked about the soldiers and the attendance, they, in turn, raised a stalk of bamboo in the air; the story of guns. She didn’t remember actually being scared, but she did soon, all survivors of any detention facility joined in raising the Puyallup know she was to avoid them, if possible. The searchlights their bamboo stalks as well. Assembly would keep her up at night because they shone in through the The audience then stood and gave an ovation of Center through only window onto her bed. Sometimes, she wondered if she acknowledgment and a moment of silence to all those who photographs would ever see stars again. I held her hand. have since passed away. and items It was an honor to host the 75th Remembrance of the In addition, taiko drummers representing five local belonging to Puyallup Assembly Center, aka “Camp Harmony,” from groups led the way to the George Tsutakawa sculpture those who once Sept. 2-24. “Harmony,” where a new sign that describes the sculpture was lived there. The Puyallup Assembly Center was located on the unveiled by Mayumi Tsutakawa. The sign was funded by a The faded Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Wash. It was the 2016 National JACL Legacy Grant. blue blanket only concentration camp in the State of Washington, and it The remembrance ceremony also featured the premiere of embroidered remains a fairground today. the video “The Silent Fair,” which features interviews with with “Camp This was the first time in 75 years that the woman had 12 former residents who were aged 4-18 at the time. The Harmony” visited the site. At the age of 85 now, she still lives in Seattle video was funded by the Washington State Office of the (shown in this and came with her son, daughter and two grandkids to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and it ran continuously picture) told the fairgrounds. for the duration of the fair. story of being None of them knew until that day that she was a survivor As family members rejoined the petite woman, she born on the of “Camp Harmony.” They all thought she just wanted to eat whispered, “Thank you. Make sure no one else has to live fairgrounds. corn dogs and cotton candy at the fair. this way ever again.” I nodded my head. n 6 Oct. 6-19, 2017 IN-DEPTH

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF TAKUMA SATO Takuma Sato revels in his history-making Indianapolis 500 victory.

Sato pours milk over himself, an Indy 500 tradition, following his win. JAPAN’S REAL-LIFE ‘SPEED RACER’

Indy 500 champ Takuma Sato makes history and proves that achieving your by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. It’s an honor bestowed to individuals or organizations that dreams doesn’t stop after one try — it’s constantly about pushing onward. have made societal contributions to Japan. According to Sato, who drove for Andretti By George Toshio Johnston, finally win, it was, according to Sato, a there are quite a few [Japanese] international Autosport when he won the Indianapolis Senior Editor, Digital & Social Media personal dream that was more than two world championship riders.” 500, the racing season is from March to the decades in the making. Driven to Win end of September, and he spends most of that ne might say that the Japanese Sato’s victory in American professional As a teen, Sato was a champion-caliber period in the U.S. equivalent to the proverb “If at first auto racing might be compared to pitcher bicycle racer, and he didn’t actively pursue “Every week, every two weeks, there is you don’t succeed, try, try again” is Hideo Nomo’s impact in Major League his dream of becoming a professional race- some racing activity,” he said. His U.S. home Onanakorobi yaoki, which translates to “Fall Baseball more than 20 years ago, which car driver until he enrolled in the world- base is in Indianapolis, Ind., while his wife, down seven times, get up eight.” opened the door to other pro ball players famous Suzuka Circuit Racing School right Chiharu, stays with their two young children If so, then that saying definitely applies to from Japan and elsewhere in Asia, such before its cutoff age of 20. in Japan. Off-season, he spends October Japan’s Takuma Sato, who raced but never as Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui, who “I started auto racing very late, but that through February in Japan, and his family won in seven attempts to win the Indianapo- competed at that sport’s highest levels and was because I didn’t know how to do it,” comes to the states to spend time with him lis 500 before finally finishing first with his revealed to the world the strength of Japan’s Sato said, noting how some parents nowa- during spring and summer break. For now, eighth attempt in May. To do that, he needed baseball culture. days start their children’s involvement in he says, that system works. to keep at bay Brazilian Helio Castroneves, Similarly, Sato’s Indy 500 win was, for sports earlier and earlier in their young lives. The Life of a Racer himself a three-time Indy 500 winner. Japan, a validation of many decades of motor “It was very late, but not too late.” Sato nearly won the Indianapolis 500 in That victory marked Sato, 40, as the sports culture and fascination that predates Getting in at Suzuka — and earning a 2012 during this third attempt, but crashed first person of Asian heritage to win the the animated cartoon “Maha Go Go Go” and scholarship to learn how to become a race- when attempting to pass Dario Franchitti, iconic American automobile race, which its fictional race-car driver Gō Mifune, better car driver — would change Sato’s life. who won that year’s contest. Some things takes place annually during Memorial Day know here as Speedy of “Speed Racer.” “It took another 20 years, but I was dream- are beyond one’s control, Sato said, and that weekend. “Maybe we didn’t have as long a history ing all the way through my career to win the it’s up to you and your team to prepare for With that win, the world is now seeing the as in the United States as well as perhaps in 500,” he said. “Basically, if you’re trying all the things you can control — a good-quality, fruit borne of Japan’s motor sports culture. Europe,” Sato said, adding, “but we have a the time and believe in yourself, eventually, competitive pit crew, your car, etc. “It was just a matter of time,” Sato told the good kind of culture using motorcycles. If you’ll reach your dreams.” “This year, I had a perfect environment — Pacific Citizen. “I’m sure there are many you look at professional motorcycle riders, Asked whether finally achieving the dream fast cars, a great feeling and experience,” he more to come for Japan, as well the rest of of winning the Indy 500 said. “Your preparation has to be the best. Asia.” was what he expected, “yes Everything has to be perfect. And, on top of Not only did it take eight attempts to and no” was Sato’s answer. that, you have to be a little bit lucky.” “The Indy 500 is some- Sato should know after competing in eight thing very exceptional, so Indy 500 races, seven of which came up it’s an incredible feeling, an empty for him. incredible experience,” Sato “If you look back in history, in most of said. “What I really didn’t the cases, you need a few times to attempt expect was — it’s just start- the Indy 500 to really understand the depth ing to settle down — but ev- of how you’re going to race and how you’re ery month, you have some going to win in the last part of the race,” he kind of event, like we did a said. sculpture for the [unveiling Sato noted, however, that last year, his of] the Borg-Warner trophy former teammate, Alexander Rossi, won the (the trophy given to the win- Indy 500 on his first attempt. Sometimes it ner of the Indianapolis 500) happens, he says, but in most cases, you do a couple of days ago. Every need to do it a few times. month we have something, In the Driver’s Seat and it’s like becoming big- As for what it’s like to be in the race, Sato ger and bigger and bigger.” said, “The first 100 miles and the last 100 Sato and his Another one of those miles are completely different animals. pitcrew pay events that came with win- Among the race drivers, obviously we re- homage to ning was being honored in Racing legend Mario Andretti, owner spect each other, but we don’t race too hard the Indy August with Japan’s Prime of Andretti Autosport, with Sato at the very beginning. But in the end, the last track. Minister Award, presented 30 laps, especially, you’d be amazed how IN-DEPTH Oct. 6-19, 2017 7 people get competitive and very aggressive.” during Memorial Asked what he thought were the biggest Day weekend.” Frei differences between actually driving a race would delete the car and what a fan watching from the stands tweet, but not be- might not know about, Sato said it was fore it was seen by probably the physical toll it takes on the body many, including a and the actual sensation of speed. former Denver Post “We lose about five pounds of body weight colleague. after every single race,” Sato said. “The It struck an odd heartbeat never drops below 170 per min- note, to say the ute during the entire race. The workout is least, with Frei’s intense, even though it looks like we’re just former co-worker, sitting and driving.” Gil Asakawa, who He added that the high speeds increase the is also the chair of G-force or equivalent amount of gravity on the Pacific Citi- Sato with S.F. Giants’ CEO the body, which at high speeds can equate to zen’s Editorial Larry Baer at AT&T Park five times one’s bodyweight. Board and frequent Give a $50 (Non-JACL member) gift subscription to your family and friends “Insane” was the word he used for the commentary con- opportunity. sensation of speed. tributor. On his own blog, Asakawa pulled “I thought the Post “When you have a problem, and you have no punches, writing: “What’s his logic for should punish him, Sato with L.A. Dodgers’ pitcher KentaGIFT Maeda FOR: to park your car on the side of the track, and this now-deleted tweet? What does he feel but also keep him you’re watching the cars go around the cor- about Italians, or French drivers, or Latino on staff,” Asakawa continued. “A lot of people thought that was ners, it’s just unbelievable, just staggering,” or African-Americans behind the wheel? If said. “But I wanted them to send him to inappropriate, so thatAddress: was where the big he said. his objection is because it’s Memorial Day Japan for a week to cover the Hiroshima backlash came from. I think the public To keep physically fit for the demands of weekend, would he feel the same about a bombing anniversary in August and require reacted very positively for me.” racing, Sato uses an activity from his teen German (or Italian) driver winning the race? him to file a feature story each day, profiling The Next ChallengeCity, State, Zip: years — bicycling. And does he have ANY IDEA about the Japanese people and culture.” For Sato, it is now the off-season, and he is “I use a bicycle for some part of my train- 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Regarding Frei’s firing, Sato said, “That back in Japan to spend time with his family ing because you can go out for two or three Team, which fought — and died — dur- was very unfortunate that he lost his job. I and get a well-deservedFROM: respite from the hub- hours and not get bored. And, there’s some- ing WWII and remains to this day the most wish he was coming backThe professionallyNational Publication bub of the that JACL came with winning a high-profile thing mechanical involved — the wheels, the highly decorated unit in the history of the as early as possible because I imagine he’s car race. gears, the brakes that you can adjust — that United States military????? What was he a good writer. He hadSEND his WITH feeling, CHECK and TO: he The PacificIn a few Citizenmonths, 123 however, S. Onizuka another St., Indy#313, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | LOG ON TO: www.PacificCitizen.org sort of feeling is very fun,” he said, noting thinking?” tweeted — and it backfired.” 500 looms, and Sato has now rejoined Rahal that bicycling also helps with his endurance. Frei used Twitter again to apologize to Sato also added: “I feel proud to be from Letterman Lanigan Racing, where he will Race to the Bottom Sato and his employer — but it was too late. Japan and competing in an international race be teammates with Graham Rahal. Having As gratifying as the win was for Sato, part He was out of a job — almost immediately, and winning. So, some people might feel un- finally achieved his dream of winning, of his victory was marred by the reaction the Denver Post fired Frei. comfortable, but, really, nowadays in sports, maybe if preparation and luck realign, he can from a veteran Denver Post sports writer. It was a move that Asakawa disagreed with you can go to the Olympic Games or the do it again. After Sato’s win, Terry Frei tweeted: “Noth- because a teachable moment was now a lost World Cup and your nationality shouldn’t Speaking from experience, Sato said, ing specifically personal, but restrict you from any compe- “If you try all the time and believe in your- I am very uncomfortable Sato won the tition. self and believe the people who support you with a Japanese driver win- Indy 500 on “I think the public reac- and continue your challenge, eventually, ning the Indianapolis 500 his eighth tion tells everything,” Sato you’ll reach your dreams.” n try, making history in the process.

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and U.S. business interests is a particularly good example. Public support for formal annexation in 1898 was garnered By Rob Buscher, under the guise of modernizing the islands, while empha- Contributor sizing the economic and militarily strategic benefits to the U.S. government. n August at the weekend-long “Unite the Right” rally, The same year that Hawaii formally became a U.S. white nationalists descended onto Charlottesville, Va., Territory, the Spanish-American War resulted in the U.S. thrusting into the national spotlight a reality that many gaining three additional overseas possessions (Philippines, Icommunities of color know to be true: White supremacy is Guam and Puerto Rico), and the U.S. officially became an alive and well in the United States. imperial power. In political satire magazines of the era, With the exception of a few groups of Ku Klux Klan or neo- Uncle Sam was shown with his new colonial possessions, Nazis openly wearing their regalia, the majority of the mostly each a racial caricature associating Filipinos, Native white, mostly male demonstrators came dressed wearing polo Hawaiians and Puerto Ricans with blackness or indige- shirts and slacks, looking like neighbors we pass in the street nousness. Although satirical in nature, these images clearly on a daily basis. Marching through the moonlit University established their pecking order within the racial hierarchy. of Virginia campus hoisting torches amidst chants of “blood It should be noted that the Philippines was also a special and soil” and “Jews will not replace us,” this could have easily case in that unlike Guam and Puerto Rico, which were both been mistaken for the start of a Nazi-era pogrom. peacefully transitioned to U.S. colonial administration, the For much of the last 50 years, white nationalists have Filipinos unsuccessfully fought a war of independence with been referred to as “fringe hate groups,” described using the U.S. until 1902. The portrayals of Filipino Gen. Emilio similarly innocuous language that minimizes the impact of Aguinaldo almost always associate him and other Filipinos white supremacy and erroneously suggests that only a small with blackness. White supremacy was thus used to uphold minority of Americans share these hateful sentiments. the status quo of U.S. imperialism over its nonwhite territo- However, when the president of the United States responds rial subjects. to the vehicular homicide of Heather Heyer by a white natio- Violence erupted at this rally, resulting By the beginning of the 20th century, an influx in immi- nalist in a statement calling out the “egregious display of hat- in the death of Heather Heyer. gration by America’s new colonial subjects, in addition to red, bigotry and violence, on many sides,” we as Americans the growing Chinese and Japanese American communities, must confront the reality of our nation’s racial hierarchy. caused a new type of racial issue. Threatened by cheap labor While overt racism was somewhat less frequent until the darkest skin are valued the least. Varying degrees of oppor- tunity related to class status were attributed according to an and unable to compete with collective community invest- recent shift in political climate, much of the institutional bias ment by Chinese and Japanese immigrants, white nativists and systemic racism from the pre-civil rights era remains a individual’s rank within this hierarchy. While the British holdings in the Americas did not of California and elsewhere in the Western states turned on daily reality for many communities of color. To understand the nonwhite, nonblack immigrants. the full extent of racial power dynamics in this country, we dogmatize their racial hierarchy to this extent, the Indian Wars and African Slave Trade created a clear foundation for As daily newspapers competed to build circulation, sen- must remember how the legacy of European imperialism im- sationalist headlines about the yellow peril became an easy pacted the manner in which this country was founded as a institutional racism to exist within the U.S. Bear in mind that the U.S. Constitution as originally drafted only extended its way to sell paper subscriptions. A popular phrase in politi- settler-colonial state. cal satire magazines of the late-19th century, “yellow peril” A couple hundred years before our country was foun- Bill of Rights to “free white men.” The Naturalization Act of 1790 further clarified that only “any alien, being a free white was a term used to describe the supposed threat that Chinese ded, European empires began the systematic subjugation immigrants posed to the economic and moral welfare of of nonwhite peoples across the globe. In the Americas, this person” was eligible for U.S. citizenship. As European empires continued their conquest of Africa American society. was made possible through the enslavement of Africans and Largely because of the yellow peril coverage, public sup- mass genocide of Indigenous peoples. To justify the horrors and Asia, and the U.S. completed its westward expansion in the 19th century, scientific racism was used to further sup- port swung in favor of passing the Chinese Exclusion Act of that European states and their agents were inflicting upon the 1882, to this day the only piece of U.S. immigration legisla- peoples of the nonwhite world, social and pseudoscientific port the theory of white supremacy. Often associated with pseudoscientific fields such as phrenology (the measure of tion to target a specific ethnic group in its passage. It is also distinctions were made between Europeans as superior and worth mentioning that the later circulation wars between nonwhites as inferior, subhuman beings. one’s skull in relation to specific personality traits), scientific racism used selective data to try and prove the hypothesis of newspaper tycoons Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph As the first empire to encompass all regions of the world Hearst had a direct impact in garnering public support for by the 17th century, the Spanish developed “Las Castas” or European racial superiority. Aside from the scientific justifications of white supre- the Spanish-American War and resulting territorial acquisi- the castes, a hierarchal system of racial classification based tions in 1898. on parentage designed to maintain Spanish superiority in co- macy, colonization became morally defensible under the guise of bringing civilization and oftentimes religious sal- In addition to the yellow press, the influential writings of lonial societies. The ethnically Spanish raised in the Iberian two white supremacist authors from New England had a Peninsula with the lightest skin are valued the highest, while vation to these less-fortunate nonwhites. The overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893 by Christian missionaries major impact on the reversion toward white nativism during the mixed off-spring of African and Indigenous peoples with this era. Madison Grant was a Yale graduate and Colum-

An undated photo of a KKK march on Washington An 1899 cartoon of “The White Mans Burden” Uncle Sam Thanksgiving cartoon, 1898 Granger COMMENTARY Oct. 6-19, 2017 9 popularity through D. W. Griffith’s 1915 film DEED >> “The Birth of a Nation,” which dramatized the Reconstruction Era Klan as saviors to white continued from page 3 America. The film is also known for having been the first American motion picture screened at the White Con #2: It Can Still Be Expensive generally a plus. Upon your inca- House during Woodrow Wilson’s presidency. Although the TOD is deemed the pacity, however, your lone authori- At its peak in 1924, Klan membership rose to cheaper alternate to a living trust, it ty can present a challenge. If you nearly 5 million people, with chapters in almost every can be more expensive in the long have a living trust and you develop state. Unsurprisingly, this date also coincides with the run. Many individuals who try to Alzheimer’s, then you may need Immigration Act of 1924 that ultimately halted immi- create a cheap, DIY “Estate Plan” to move to a memory care facili- gration from Asia and the Middle East and dramati- with a TOD deed do not realize: (1) ty. Unfortunately, those institutions cally reduced the numbers of European immigrants it only applies to certain types of real are quite expensive. A living trust allowed into the country. property; (2) it is not legally effective allows your Successor Trustee to Through a combination of regressive nativist unless it is recorded with the court sell your home and use the funds policy regarding immigration and the structural ra- within 60 days of being signed; to pay to your care. Again, this cism exacerbated by U.S. imperialism in Asia Pacific, and (3) it must have a complete and option is simply not available with the U.S. as a whole became less tolerant of diversity accurate legal description, which is the TOD deed. from the mid-1920s until the civil rights era. There are often confusing for a layperson to Con #4: Beneficiary Held Liable still many aspects of institutional racism that keeps locate and reproduce. Mistakes re- for Debts and to Creditors white supremacy as a structural truth in the U.S. garding any of the above will result The TOD offers no protection Additionally, there are several alarming parallels in an invalid and ineffective deed. from creditors. This means that if between the 1920s and today, including the immigrant In addition, the TOD deed invites your debts are larger than the value scapegoating and anti-blackness (or anti-diversity litigation on the grounds of fraud of the property, your beneficiary of any kind) brought about by a populist president or undue influence. The deed must can end up with zero. Additionally, whose constituent base includes a sizeable population of only be acknowledged by a notary your beneficiary may not be able to “The Rising Tide of Color” white nationalists. public, who is not expected to sell or receive the property in his/ book cover We do not choose the circumstances in which we are recognize the signs of elder abuse. her name until three years after born under, nor the era into which we must live. It took If Exploiting Ellen convinces your death. The reason is that some 500 years for Amer-European imperialism to run its Trusting Tom to name her as the bia University-educated lawyer and eugenicist who title companies are not willing to course, and we are currently living through the very TOD beneficiary and Daughter authored “The Passing of the Great Race.” issue title insurance for a TOD deed early days of the restorative justice of decolonization Delia later challenges the deed, a This 1916 book used pseudoscience to argue that if there are unsatisfied creditor’s in the post-colonial world. We must continue fighting court proceeding may be needed to the so-called Nordic races of Scandinavia were the claims against the property. white supremacy in all its forms. If we do not, history resolve the issue, resulting in costly most superior of all Europeans, based on the idea that Finally, your beneficiary can be held may very well come to repeat itself. attorney and court fees. Southern and Eastern Europeans had been tainted by liable for all unsecured debts, such intermarriage with nonwhite peoples in their ancient Con #3: Inability to Revoke as mortgages and taxes. Rob Buscher is a member of the JACL histories. Emboldened by his Nordic theory, Grant As previously mentioned, the Philadelphia Chapter board of directors. began lobbying for stricter immigration policies and TOD deed is revocable during your In summary, a TOD deed, anti-miscegenation laws to maintain racial purity. As lifetime . . . provided, however, that like any other method of Estate a close friend of presidents Theodore Roosevelt and you have the requisite capacity to Planning, has its advantages and Herbert Hoover, some of Grant’s statistics were even do so. If you become mentally in- disadvantages. Whether or not it’s used to justify the Immigration Act of 1924. capacitated (by stroke, Alzheimer’s the right approach for you depends Another Ivy League alumni from Harvard or dementia, or another event), then on the simplicity of your estate, ur- named Lothrop Stoddard further expanded the wri- you cannot revoke the TOD deed. gency of your situation and much tings of Grant in his 1920 book “The Rising Tide of This may prove difficult if there more. Since every individual’s Color: The Threat Against White World Supremacy.” are changes in family, financial, or situation is different, it’s important Stoddard argued that European whites would soon be legal circumstances. to discuss your unique circumstan- overrun by people of color from the lands they had Let’s say, for example, that ces with an Estate Planning attor- colonized. He further suggested that for the U.S. to re- you name your only son as the ney who can help customize your main a white-dominated society, stricter immigration TOD beneficiary. Years later, he plan of action to fit your needs and legislation needed to be enacted. applies for Medi-Cal benefits, goals. Stoddard’s enduring legacy is having directly in- and you subsequently become Staci Yamashita-Iida, Esq. is an fluenced the Nazi Party’s racial theorist Alfred Ro- incapacitated. If he already has his estate planning attorney at Elder senberg through his 1922 book “The Revolt Against own home, then receiving yours Law Services of California. She Civilization: The Menace of the Under-man.” While in addition may jeopardize his can be contacted at (310) 348- it is likely that Nazism would have existed regardless, Medi-Cal benefits. While you’re 2995. The opinions expressed in the exact nature of the Aryan racial supremacy theory able to include special provisions this article are the author’s own can be credited in part to this American author. In his in a living trust to preserve an and do not necessarily reflect brief later stint as an overseas news reporter stationed inheritance and public benefits, the view of the Pacific Citizen in Nazi Germany, Stoddard would enjoy special pri- this option is not available with or JACL. The information vileges that his other American counterparts did not. a TOD deed. And since you are presented does not constitute Stoddard was also openly affiliated to the Ku Klux incapacitated, you are unable to legal advice and should not be Klan. The original KKK were part of an active insur- revoke the deed and name someone treated as such. Some names gency against Union rule and were quickly put down else, such as your granddaughter, and identifying details have been by the federal government within the first five years instead. changed to protect the privacy of of post-Civil War Reconstruction in 1871. The second With a TOD deed, you are the the individuals referenced in this generation, to which Stoddard belonged, regained “The Birth of a Nation” theatrical poster only one in charge — which is article.

Polaris Tours 2017 Schedule Oct. 15 ~ Oct. 24 Autumn Japan: “Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima” Oct. 29 ~ Nov. 08 Islands of Okinawa & Shikoku: “Naha, Takamatsu, Matsuyama, Kochi” 10 Oct. 6-19, 2017 CALENDAR A NATIONAL GUIDE TO NOTABLE COMMUNITY EVENTS Sites Grant 2015, brings to life the Tuna Canyon Detention Station, which housed more than 2,000 EDC individuals during World War II. The exhibit features government ‘Resistance at Tule Lake’ documents, diorama, diaries Boston, MA CALENDAR and memoirs from detainees, Oct. 21; 6:30 p.m. hosting the NCWNP district ‘Yohen’ interviews with detainee Paramount Center meeting on Nov. 4. Please join Los Angeles, CA descendants and an honor wall 559 Washington St. NCWNP chapter representatives as Oct. 26-Nov. 19 in memory of all those interned Price: JACL members are eligible they discuss news and issues David Henry Hwang Theater there. for $1 discount on tickets using ‘A Salute to Mike’ a Champion for related to JACL and the district’s 120 Judge Aiso St. Info: Visit oregonnikkei.org. code NEJACL2017 All People work in the organization. Price: Visit the East West Players “Resistance at Tule Lake” is San Jose, CA In addition, there will be a website for pricing information. the centerpiece film for this Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m. special presentation of the The Robey Theatre Co. and East year’s Boston Asian American Holiday Inn — San Jose Salinas Valley Flower grower West Players with support from IDC Film Festival. This screening 1350 N. First St. history project. the S. Mark Taper Foundation is co-presented by the New Price: Individual $140, San Jose Info: Email Shari Higashi at present Philip Kan Gotanda’s 12th Annual Minidoka England JACL, which is also JACL Member $125 [email protected] with “Yohen,” starring Danny Glover Civil Liberties Symposium co-presenting “Life & Liberty: The JACL San Jose chapter, questions. and featuring June Angela. Under Boise, ID Dancing Through Life” and founded on the premise of civil the direction of Ben Guillory, Oct. 25; 7-9 p.m. “Orange,” both of which will liberties for all, invites guests to Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts “Yohen” is a Japanese pottery Boise State University be shown during the festival. join its members in celebrating and Food Faire term referring to “unpredictable 1910 W. University Dr. “Tule Lake” is a film that overturns Mike Honda’s leadership in San Francisco, CA changes that take place in Jordan Ballroom D the “model minority” myth by championing these goals over his Dec. 16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the kiln.” James and Sumi Price: Free telling the long-suppressed story many decades of public service. The Event Center at Washington are an interracial of the Tule Lake Segregation St. Mary’s Cathedral Friends of Minidoka joins the Celebration begins at 6 p.m. couple struggling to maintain National Park Service, Boise Center. with no-host cocktails and silent 1111 Gough St. their 37-year marriage after Info: Visit http://www.baaff.org/ Price: Free State University School of Public auction, followed by dinner and James retires from the U.S. Army. Service and ACLU Idaho in festival.html. the program. Don’t miss this one-stop Their change in routine prompts hosting the 12th annual Minidoka Info: Visit www.sanjosejacl.org or shopping event for all your questions of life, aging and love. Civil Liberties Symposium. Tom Jazz: Yoko Miwa Trio call (408) 295-1250. holiday gifting needs! This Info: Visit eastwestplayers.org. Ikeda of Densho is the keynote Boston, MA popular event will feature speaker and the program will Oct. 26; 8 p.m. Growing Up Sansei, a Grateful unique homemade and crafted Sawtelle Judo Dojo Invitational also feature a screening of Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Crane Ensemble Event items perfect for everyone Open Tournament “Hidden Histories,” followed by Suites Cambridge San Jose, CA and San Francisco, CA on your gift list. A complimentary Westminster, CA a panel discussion on Japanese 400 Soldiers Field Oct. 21-22; Sat. 1-4 p.m. shuttle service will be Oct. 29; begins at 9 a.m. American incarceration. 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TERENCE JAMES YAMADA

May 20, 1950-Sept. 11, 2017 Akahori, Tomiko, 87, Los Angeles, WWII, her family and she were incar- Terry Yamada passed away CA, Sept. 3; she is survived by her cerated at the Rohwer WRA Center at his home in the presence of husband, Ted; daughter, Julie Aka- in AK; she was predeceased by her his family due to complications hori; siblings, Ken (Pam) Uyetake, husband, Tosh; she is survived by caused by cancer. He was Sue Miyazaki and Kiyo (Robert) Hi- her children, Steve and Janis; gc: 1. dedicated to both personal and gashi; she is also survived by nieces, professional integrity, lifelong nephews and other relatives. Nakamatsu, William Shinya, 69, education and helping others. He Hacienda Heights, CA, Sept. 9; he Fukuhara, Amy, 91, Englewood, is survived by his wife, Rosanne; is survived by his adult children, CO, Sept. 10; she was predeceased daughters, Kristie (Rick) Kusumoto mother and siblings. by her husband, Larry; siblings, and Stacie (Henley Ochi) Nakamat- Terry was born in Ontario, Ruby Arai, Mike and George; and su; sister, Ruby (Kenneth) Maya; he Ore., and grew up on his family’s daughter, Christine Wilhelm; she is also survived by nieces, nephews farm in Parma, Idaho. There he is survived by Phyllis Baker (Bill), and other relatives; gc: 4. pursued judo, wrestling, football Cindi Randolph (Mike), Michi Brown Tanihana, June, 83, Sacramento, and drumming. Terry graduated (Kevin) and Dave Arai; gc: 9; ggc: 3. Nishikubo, Hiroshi, 95, Los CA, Sept. 26; she was predeceased from the University of Oregon in 1972 and from the Lewis and by her husband, James; she is Angeles, CA, Sept. 23; during WWII, Clark Law School in 1975. He was a respected member of the he was a member L Co., 442nd survived by their children, Jami Tani- Oregon, Idaho and Washington State Bars, practicing for more Regimental Combat Team; he is hana (Duane), Jill Kanemasu (Russ) survived by his wife, Betty; his and Jody Tanihana (Bryn); gc: 4. than 40 years, primarily at Anderson and Yamada, P.C. children, brother, grandchildren, Terry served with the Japanese American Citizens League and nieces and nephews. Togasaki, Shinobu, 83, San Jose, was instrumental in redress for families who were interned during CA, Sept. 3; he was predeceased by WWII. He also served as legal counsel to the Japanese Ancestral Nishimura, Kuniko, 95, Hilo, HI, his wife, Toshiko; he is survived by Society, assisting with the Nikkei Community Project and Rose July 25; she was predeceased by his children, Ann and John (Nadja); City Cemetery. He founded the holiday assistance program at her husband, Thomas Nishimura, gc: 1. Epworth United Methodist Church, as well as assisted with their and their son, Thomas Nishimura Worship Council and annual bazaar. San Jose, CA, Aug. Jr.; she is survived by her daugh- Takaki, Roy, 84, At Terry’s request, a family graveside service was held in lieu ter, Theo (Herbert) Kushi; sisters, 29; he was predeceased by his wife, of a memorial service. Those wishing to honor his memory may Sakiko Kada, Yoneko Okamoto and Bernice; he is survived by his wife, Hashimoto, Kiyoto, 89, Seattle, “Booty” (Ed) Ozaki; sisters-in-law, Yasuko; sons, Greg (Alison), Steve make donations to the JACL, ACLU, American Cancer Society or WA, April 18; he was predeceased Mitsuko (John) Phillips and Nora (Frances) and Kevin (Carol); brother, Epworth United Methodist Church. by his wife, Stella; he is survived by Nishimura; gc: 3; ggc: 4. Art; gc: 6; ggc: 1. their children, Robert (Alisa Ogishi- ma), Wesley (Alene Kaneko) and TRIBUTE Wendy Agari (Atsushi); brother, Kiyoshi (Cecile); gc: 5. MICHIKO HIRAMATSU Higa, Joanne Atsuko, 75, Monterey Born in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Pre­ Park, CA, Sept. 7; she is survived by fecture, Japan, Michiko Hiramatsu her husband, Minoru; children, Lynn graduated from Kansei Gakuin Uni­ and Neil; siblings, Myrtle (Lowell) versity with a B.A. in English literature Terada, Dennis (Roberta) Miyashiro; and began working at Asahi Broadcast- she is also survived by many nieces, ing as an announcer. Shortly thereafter, nephews and other relatives. she was accepted to Stanford Univer- Ikeda, Takamichi ‘Tak,’ 88, La sity as one of the first Fulbright Schol- Habra, CA, Aug. 23; he was pre- Okubo, Flora M., 84, Sacramento, ars and there met and married fellow deceased his wife, Chizuko; and CA, Aug. 26; during WWII, her fam- Fulbright Yukio Hiramatsu. After earn- son, Michael; he is survived by his ily and she were incarcerated at the Ushiro, Keiji, 82, Monterey Park, ing her master’s degree, she worked briefly in Japan as a radio sons, Steven (Pam) and Eric (Pearl); Tule Lake WRA Center in CA and CA, Sept. 17; he is survived by his announcer and program director before returning to the U.S. brother, Kenji (Ikuko); sister-in-law, the Topaz WRA Center in Utah; she wife, Irene; daughter, Tanya (Eric) In 1973, she began teaching Japanese at Foothill College Motoko Ikeda; he is also survived by was predeceased by her husband, Watanabe; sister, Setsuyo Mun- in Los Altos Hills, eventually establishing and directing the emitsu; he is also survived by nieces, nieces and nephews; gc: 3. Saburo; she is survived by her sister, Japanese Cultural Center there. She also earned a doctorate Justine Garibay; she is also survived nephews and other relatives. in education from the University of San Francisco, while still a Kawasaki, Victor Tadayoshi, 83, by nephews and friends. Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 13; he is Yamamoto, Eunice E., 74, Laguna working mother. She loved teaching and received a teaching survived by his daughters, Kathryn Shioya, Kume, 89, Morgan Hill, CA, Niguel, CA, Sept. 4; she is survived award as well as Innovator of the Year at Foothill. She was mar- (Radek Aster) Kawasaki and Karen Aug. 21; she was predeceased by by her son, Russell Hayashi; brother, ried 57 years until Yukio’s passing in 2014. She is survived by (James) Kawasaki-Williams; sis- her husband, Tamio; she is survived Ben Ikeda; gc: 3. three sisters, two daughters and two grandsons. She excelled ter, Doris Ono; he is also survived by her children, Minoru (Yoshiko), at painting, singing, stage performances, public speaking and by nieces, nephews and other Shigeru (Carrie), Hitomi Wada Yamamoto, Robert Genji, 82, Los foreign languages, learning Korean in her 60s. She often sang relatives; gc: 3. (Kenn) and Koshi (Suzan); sister, Angeles, CA, Sept. 18; he is survived solo (soprano) in chorus and was selected as Miss Hyogo in her Shimo; gc: 11; ggc: 12. by his children, Stephanie (Aaron) younger days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations Suzuki, Wendy (James) Hirano and Mukai, Toshiye, 93, Los Angeles, to “Friends of the JCC at Foothill College,” mailed to Foothill CA, Aug. 20; she was predeceased Sumida, Clara, 92, Los Ange- Robert; he is also survived by many by her husband, Shigeto Paul; she les, CA, Aug. 22; she is survived nieces, nephews and other relatives; College Foundation, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA is survived by her daughters, Akemi by her children, Sharon (Mark) gc: 8. n 94022. (David) Henderson and Kathleen Kawachi and Bill (Debra); sisters, Tomi Mukai; sister, Jeanne Emiko Jean (Steve) Fujimoto, Janet (Roy) Reed; gc: 1. Tagami and Nancy (Ken) Shitara; sisters-in-law, Sadako Sumida and PLACE A TRIBUTE Mura, Etsuko ‘Etchie,’ 73, Los Yoko Sumida; gc: 7. ‘In Memoriam’ is a free Angeles, CA, Aug. 26; she is listing that appears on a survived by her sisters, Masako Tanaka, Nobuko, 90, Los Angeles, limited, space-available basis. (Massie) Kanogawa and Yoshi- CA, July 13; she is survived by her Tributes honor your loved ko (Jean) Inouye; sisters-in-law, children, Bob, Lester (Nina), Roger ones with text and photos and Kazuko Mura and Setsuko Mura; (Sandy) Tanaka and Grace (David) she is also survived by many nieces, Uyeshima; brother-in-law, James appear in a timely manner at nephews and other relatives. Sameshima; sisters-in-law, Kyoko the rate of $20/column inch. Tanaka and Yasuko Sugimoto; she Contact: Nakahiro, Yoshiko Hanzawa, is also survived by many nieces, [email protected] 90, Pasadena, CA, July 13; during nephews and other relatives; gc: 4. or call (213) 620-1767 12 Oct. 6-19, 2017 COMMUNITY Manzanar Committee Calls on Modoc County to Cease Efforts to Build Perimeter Fence at Tulelake Airport LOS ANGELES — The Manzanar Pilgrimages to Manzanar for more than the camp closed in 1945. The NPS took nual Pilgrimage. You can just imagine the Committee reiterated its opposition on three decades, from 1969-2004, the year the full advantage of the opportunity and has economic impact on all the towns in the Sept. 27 to Modoc County, Calif.’s, pro- Manzanar National Historic Site opened,” re-created many of the features of the Owens Valley.” posed construction of a perimeter fence he said. “She testified before numerous War Relocation Authority camp, greatly Given the current political climate, his- at the Tulelake Municipal Airport, which government agencies, and in 1991, helped enhancing people’s understanding of what toric sites such as Manzanar and Tule Lake would deny access to much of the site of lead the efforts within Congress to desig- happened to tens of thousands of innocent play a critical role in shaping our future. the former Tule Lake Segregation Center. nate Manzanar as a national historic site. In people when their basic Constitutional “It might be ironic or counterintuitive that As noted in its original statement in July her testimony before the Senate Committee, rights were denied simply because of their we, the families of innocent Americans in- 2012, the fence would irreparably damage she said, ‘Democracy is a fragile concept, ancestry.” carcerated simply because of their ancestry, the historic fabric of the Tule Lake site, now only as good and strong as the people who Embrey also pointed to the economic would be so passionate about preserving the Tule Lake Unit of World War II Valor in practice it. Let us tell the world we are a benefits that the Manzanar National His- these sites,” said Embrey. “But we strongly the Pacific National Monument. people, strong and resolute, acknowledging toric Site has had on nearby communities, believe that it is essential for all Americans “We strongly oppose the proposed con- the errors of the past in order not to repeat a point that Modoc County residents and to understand our past in order to preserve struction of a fence at the Tulelake Munici- them in the future. This is the legacy we government officials should look closely at. our future as a democratic and just nation. pal Airport in Modoc County,” said Man- believe the Manzanar historic site can leave “It is clear the development of the Man- “As such, we must reiterate our opposition zanar Committee Co-Chair Bruce Embrey. for future generations.’ zanar National Historic Site has been a to the proposed fence for the Tulelake Air- “This fence will degrade an essential and “Erecting a fence at the Tulelake airport boon to the economy of the Owens Valley, port,” Embrey continued. “The proposed unique cultural, social and historical land- will severely damage one of America’s boosting tourism, economic development fence would severely damage the historic mark, and negatively impact our govern- most important national historic sites, and jobs by creating yet another significant fabric of the site of the former Tule Lake ment’s efforts to preserve the site of the negatively impacting future efforts to both attraction for the area,” he emphasized. Segregation Center and would significantly former Tule Lake Segregation Center.” preserve and interpret what happened at “Every year, tens of thousands of people harm efforts to preserve the site.” Embrey noted that the Manzanar one of America’s concentration camps,” visit Manzanar, traveling from all over the Embrey concluded, “We call on Modoc Committee and, in particular, its for- Embrey added. “One of the most important world, and those numbers just keep grow- County officials to work cooperatively mer longtime leader, Sue Kunitomi Em- considerations the National Park Service ing. In fact, Manzanar set a new annual with former inmates of the Tule Lake Seg- brey, was instrumental in the creation and took into account was how the site at visitation record last year and is on pace regation Center, the Tule Lake Committee development of the Manzanar National Manzanar was largely untouched. No to break that record for the third consecu- and the National Park Service to find a Historic Site in California’s Owens Valley. buildings had been erected nor were any tive year. Moreover, this past April, more resolution to this issue that does not harm “My mother, Sue Kunitomi Embrey, led other significant alterations made since than 2,000 people joined us on our an- the historic fabric of the Tule Lake site.” n

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