THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE JACL Aug. 14-27, 2020

celebrating 9 1 y e a r s

Watsonville- Santa Cruz JACL President Marcia Hashimoto rings the (bonsho) bell » PAGE 6 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF HIROSHIMA W-SC JACL AT 75 A milestone anniversary is commemorated as it reminds us, ‘Never Again.’

» PAGE 4 » PAGE 9 IACHR Verdict a Win for Latin American Fresh Out of College, Collin Morikawa Nikkei Fighting for Redress. Captures His First Golf Major Victory.

#3370 / VOL. 171, No. 3 ISSN: 0030-8579 WWW.PACIFICCITIZEN.ORG 2 Aug. 14-27, 2020 NATIONAL/LETTER

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOW TO REACH US Email: [email protected] Online: www.pacificcitizen.org when we remind everyone that at Tel: (213) 620-1767 THE SKY REALLY IS FALLING stake are millions of dollars from Mail: 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 63.5 percent of U.S. households have much higher as the households not the federal government in aid to Los Angeles, CA 90012 responded to the census. My kids being counted are lower income the very communities that might STAFF be undercounted by an inadequate Executive Editor By David Inoue, today don’t get grades, but when I with possibly multiple families or Allison Haramoto census enumeration. JACL Executive Director was in school, less than 65 percent extended families living together. Senior Editor was an F, except maybe for a few While some large cities that JACL As we approach the November Digital & Social Media elections, we are reminded of the George Johnston ’m sure you’ve heard this ex- chemistry classes graded on a curve. has chapters in such as Seattle, San importance of the U.S. Census in Business Manager hortation several times already Thank you for grading curves, or else Jose and San Diego have response allocating Congressional represen- Susan Yokoyama this year. It’s part of the Census I wouldn’t have graduated college. rates of 74 percent, 72 percent and tation. The political effects of this Production Artist IBureau’s campaign to get everyone The census, though, isn’t on a 70 percent, respectively, even those Marie Samonte year’s count will be felt for the next counted. Given the activism of our curve, the Constitution is explicit would not be percentages to brag Circulation 10 years. JACL membership, I hope that I am in that it must be a count of every about to most of our parents if that Eva Ting We are now at that point in a wed- preaching to the choir and everyone person. More than a failing grade were a score on a test. And yet, these ding where the officiant asks the The Pacific Citizen newspaper (ISSN: reading this has completed their for our census response rate, this are bright spots compared to some 0030-8579) is published semi-monthly attendees if anyone has anything to census responses either online at translates into roughly 120 million other cities with populations over (except once in December and Jan- say or forever hold their peace. It’s uary) by the Japanese American Cit- https://2020census.gov, returning people who have possibly not been 100,000 such as Hartford, Conn., time to say something, do something. izens League, Pacific Citizen, 123 your card in the mail or by calling counted. and Newark, N.J., with response Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 (844) 330-2020. Unfortunately, the actual number of rates of 46 percent. Los Angeles, CA 90012 See SKY on page 8 Periodical postage paid at L.A., CA Throughout this past week, only people not being counted is possibly I often feel like a broken record » POSTMASTER: Send address changes to National JACL, 1765 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115 JACL President: Jeffrey Moy LETTER TO THE EDITOR Japanese American WWII veterans. I am compelled to write this rebut- Executive Director: David Inoue His continued bashing and trash- tal because Ujifusa’s persistent at- P.C. EDITORIAL BOARD Dear Editor, pompously criticizes it because it ing of the film is not surprising. tacks on facts presented in the film Rob Buscher, chairperson; Ron Kura- does not reconcile with the half After all, he proudly claims his is a direct attack on my credibility, moto, MDC; Danielle Pierce, EDC; Grant Ujifusa claims that funding truths he has spewed the last 30 allegiance to the Republican Party. which in turn discredits me and Marcia Chung, CCDC; Nancy Ukai, was pulled from “Right of Passage.” years about how redress was won. So, of course he is going to pull affects my ability to earn a living NCWNPDC; Sheldon Arakaki, PNWDC; Kayla Watanabe, IDC; John Saito Jr., That is a lie! In fact, the film was “Right of Passage” interviewed from the Donald Trump playbook as a researcher and documentarian. PSWDC; Juli Yoshinaga, Youth Rep. completed and premiered in Wash- more than 50 people, unearthed of deluded falsehoods and egotis- I will not allow him to impugn ington, D.C., to a full house, with thousands of documents and every Subscribe tical assertions. my work, and by extension my Get a one-year subscription of the screenings at the Skirball Center, assertion is backed up with a paper I would be happy to send him a reputation. If he wants this war of Pacific Citizen newspaper at: universities and festivals nationwide. trail straight from the Reagan White copy of the film, but I doubt he could words to end, he should stop printing www.pacificcitizen.org or call Ujifusa claims we did not credit House, Library of Congress, Na- watch it objectively, since it does not baseless nonsense. If he wants to (213) 620-1767 the 442nd and 100th in the film for tional Archives, the Mike Masaoka celebrate him or his exaggerated pick a fight, however, bring it on! Advertise their part in winning redress. An- Collection (University of Utah) involvement. A Johnny-come-lately I will not show the restraint of To advertise in the Pacific Citi- other outright lie! The film begins and more. in the battle for redress, his role Japanese Americans here in L.A. zen, call (213) 620-1767 or e-mail: [email protected] and ends with a tribute to Kazuo Audiences — this includes re- was nowhere as significant as he who ignore him and dismiss his LEGAL Masuda, with multiple accolades spected academics and scholars keeps claiming. petty, vindictive vitriol as sour within the film for the heroics of on the subject — who have seen No part of this publication may be But I guess, when he has repeated grapes of an “old fool.” reproduced without the express per- Japanese American soldiers during the film hail it as the most balanced, his “fantasy” version as long as he mission of the Pacific Citizen. World War II. The problem is, by informed and honest telling of the has, he probably now believes his Sincerely, Editorials, letters, news and the opin- his own admission (and he igno- redress story — an impossible vic- own fabrications and concoctions as ions expressed by columnists other rantly wears this lack of first-hand tory won by the selfless effort of than the national JACL president or the truth, which sadly, now, maybe Sreescanda Subramonian national director do not necessarily re- knowledge like a badge of honor), hundreds of people (Ujifusa was his senility cannot separate from Writer/Editor/Researcher of flect JACL policy. Events and products Ujifusa has not seen the film, yet one), community organizations and the actual facts. “Right of Passage” advertised in the P.C. do not carry the implicit endorsement of the JACL or this publication. We reserve the right to edit articles. © 2020 Periodicals paid at Los Angeles, Calif. and mailing office. 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offerings. People are also showing NIKKEI VOICE interest in cooking Japanese home- cooked dishes and unique regional foods.” IF YOU WANT TO COOK AUTHENTIC In the Bay Area where Chen lives, she added, “I’ve seen an explosion JAPANESE FOOD, NAMI CAN HELP of authentic Japanese restaurants, and many of them offer different By Gil Asakawa on Setsubun, soba on New Year’s varieties of food.” Eve, Chirashi Sushi on Girls Day, Namiko Chen’s recipes And COVID-19 and the quaran- ince before the coronavirus etc. There’s a larger meaning behind are aimed at Americans tines that have shut down or reduced pandemic hit, I’ve been a fan the food that we eat.” who want to cook restaurants to take-out menus have of Namiko Chen and her web- The blog and YouTube channels authentic Japanese boosted her visibility even more, she Ssite, JustOneCookbook.com. My also share her trips to Japan and her cuisine. said. “We are seeing three times as wife came across the site first and travel tips for fans. “We received a many visitors to our website compared forwarded me various recipes that lot of requests from readers on travel to a year ago, along with increased sounded delicious. I began follow- recommendations to Japan. Since my Cookbook. More than just a recipe cook Japanese food at home,” she interactions and followers on social ing Nami’s videos on her YouTube family visits Japan every year, it is site, we think it’d be so much more said. “My mom had never written media. When I talk to other food channel, as well as her posts on only natural for us to share Japan meaningful if we could also make down her recipes, so I started re- blogger friends, they are seeing the Instagram and Facebook. travels and tips on the site,” she said. it an educational and learning expe- cording recipes on a blog. That’s same increase as well, so we are not Her recipes are aimed at Americans Although her work is professional rience for anyone who is interested how I started Just One Cookbook!” the exception. With limited restaurant who want to cook authentic Japanese and well-produced, Just One Cook- in Japanese culture.” She began sharing recipes by availability, people around the world cuisine, without making the dishes book isn’t a slick corporate operation. Nami was born in Osaka and raised request. “When I got married and are going to food blogs to see what seem exotic or difficult. She offers It’s a family business with her creative in Yokohama, then came to the had children, our friends were going recipes they can make at home.” substitutions for ingredients that might center and her husband’s behind- U.S. for college, where she met through the same phase in their life. That mission — to help people cook be hard to find in the U.S. and lists the-scenes help with photography, her husband. She grew up around They knew I cooked often for the real Japanese food at home — keeps the stores where they’re available video and website maintenance (her her grandfather’s teppanyaki and family and started asking me for her going, even though she admits (Japanese groceries, Asian markets, husband is Taiwanese American, shabu-shabu restaurants and helped easy Japanese recipes that they can that she’s still very self-conscious local supermarkets). And, most im- hence her last name). her mom prepping family meals. She also make at home. I started sharing when she’s on camera for her videos, portant, in both her written recipes It wasn’t even a business at first credits her roots with her knowledge recipes on Facebook in 2009.” That which were started at “Mr. JOC’s” and videos, Nami explains the food — just a blog to share recipes. And, of the foods of Japan, including the eventually evolved into the blog. suggestion. and gives them cultural context, so there was no cookbook even though regional variations. Nami’s website has grown with the “My readers keep me motivated you’ll learn the origins of a dish or the URL is www.justonecookbook. “Having the opportunity to be increased interest and awareness of to do what I do. To me, it’s never ingredient and why some dishes are com. She added an eBook with 33 in both Kanto (the region where Japanese cuisine. “We did not expect about being famous, but it’s about made for certain occasions. essential recipes after three years Yokohama is) and Kansai (Osaka Japanese food’s popularity to grow empowering people to cook Japanese “I believe that food and culture because her audience kept asking, and and Kyoto, which have distinctly so quickly in the U.S., she admitted. food at home,” she said. “I hope to are often intertwined, especially for she gives 20 percent of proceeds to different food cultures) regions since “Even just 10 years ago, the typical share the joy of cooking at home as a society like Japan,” she explained. charity. These days, she has a small childhood exposed me to authentic Japanese restaurants only focused on it’s such a rewarding experience.” “When I started sharing the history team helping her with some content flavors from different regional foods sushi, tempura and chicken teriyaki. and background of Japanese cuisine, like articles about Japanese culture. of Japan,” she said. As Japan became a more affordable Gil Asakawa is former chair of I realized that many of my readers Nami’s a terrific ambassador of This background is the prime in- travel destination, visitors got a taste the Pacific Citizen Editorial Board appreciate the learning of it. It is like Japanese culture through food and gredient for her work today. “All the of true authentic Japanese food, and and author of “Being Japanese a revelation as to understand why an engaging guide into the world of years of helping my mom allowed this started to create a demand for American” (Second Edition, Stone the Japanese do certain things in Japanese cuisine. “There is a potential me to comfortably and confidently wider options outside of the standard Bridge Press, 2015). He blogs at particular ways. Why we eat beans with the work that we do at Just One www.nikkeiview.com.

impossible. At a time where the development of nuclear weapons, hypercompetitive nature of aca- foreseeing the cold arms race between REFLECTIONS demic funding is at an all-time high, the U.S. and the Soviet Union. scientists are financially dependent But in either case, the damage had REFLECTING ON SCIENCE 75 YEARS on the whims of their government already been done. Looking back funders, which more often than not at 1945, it seems clear that the de- bend toward the political status quo. struction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki AFTER HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI On the industrial side, tech com- was the only clear outcome of the panies offer miracle technofixes to Manhattan Project. By Dylan Mori, how many cases of cancer in Japan the apolitical label. “improve” peoples’ lives, often at the It’s sometimes difficult to pre- President, JACL Mile High were linked to the 1945 bombings. But the claim of neutrality overlooks expense of our individual privacy and dict the long-term outcomes of the Chapter As a result, the total number of deaths the greater systems in which research necessary public goods and services. discoveries that scientists are mak- resulting from the atomic bomb will operates. Science is a framework of It’s difficult to look back at all of the ing today. Most tech workers and he Manhattan Project was the likely never be known for sure. thinking and methodologies rather major technological advances of the scientists are not building bombs, largest collective scientific As a scientist, it’s hard for me to than a concrete system of morals or last 75 years and find one that has but their breakthroughs might still endeavor in United States romanticize this time in history. And beliefs, and in the wrong hands, this not been exploited for profit, war or have the potential to cause harm. Thistory. It was a massive collaboration history casts a long shadow. can lead to harm. surveillance (or some combination However, greater accountability between scientists and engineers at A common rallying cry is that sci- The human experiments of Nazi of the three). isn’t impossible if science becomes national laboratories and univer- ence is, by its very nature, “apolitical.” Germany and Imperial Japan are In this framework, the development more democratized and is pursued sities. Throughout the five years of This slogan has arisen recently from an extreme example of this, and the of the atomic bomb casts a much with clearer intentions. development for the atomic bomb, the Trump administration’s various legacy of the Tuskegee Experiments darker shadow. Its development The construction of the 30-meter the understanding of the atom — the anti-science measures. Its decision here in America can still be felt in could not have happened as rapidly telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea in building block of all matter — grew to curtail and suppress research on racial inequities in health care to this as it did without the full power of the Hawaii is a modern example of this exponentially. climate change and cut funding to the day (it should also be noted that the military-industrial complex behind it. type of accountability. To the physi- When all was said and done, it World Health Organization has led atrocities of Nazi research could not Some scientists, like Leo Szilard cists advocating for the construction resulted in the death of 150,000 to widespread criticism and backlash have happened without the support and Lilli Hornig, tried to mitigate of TMT, it was an unprecedented new Japanese citizens. The cities of Hi- from the scientific community and of American company IBM). the damage and prevent the bomb’s opportunity to make discoveries in roshima and Nagasaki were leveled. people who consider themselves pro- Beyond the actions of individual detonation without giving Japan the field of astronomy. To the Native Because of the difficulty in retrieving science. In a time where wearing a actors, however, lies an environment a chance to surrender. Some, like Hawaiians, it was another colonial samples and the nature of long-term face mask is considered a political where an ethical or humancentric Oppenheimer, opposed the future epidemiological studies, it’s unclear statement, it’s tempting to buy into application of science is nearly » See SCIENCE on page 9 4 Aug. 14-27, 2020 COMMUNITY/NATIONAL IACHR VERDICT A WIN FOR LATIN AMERICAN NIKKEI It’s unknown if the Shibayama case might result in monetary redress. Bekki Shibayama, Art Shibayama’s daughter By P.C. Staff 1988, that went to surviving Japanese were “irrefutable,” and that: “The Americans who were incarcerated by Inter-American Commission on “glad news/sad news” the federal government during WWII, Human Rights concludes that the scenario played out Aug. 4 Grace Shimizu, coordinator of the [USA] is responsible for the viola- when the Organization of Campaign for Justice: Redress NOW tion of Articles II (equality before AAmerican States’ Inter-American for Japanese Latin Americans! said the law) and XVIII (fair trial and Commission on Human Rights pub- she was more interested in “moral effective remedy) of the American lished its verdict in the years-long compensation.” Declaration [of the Rights and Duties saga of Shibayama, et al. v. United “Compensation is an important of Man] . . . .” States. part of really what should be this The Pacific Citizen reported in For civil libertarians, the glad news integral reparations, but it isn’t the its April 7, 2017*, edition that the was that the IACHR’s verdict deter- main thing,” Shimizu said. “I think Shibayama family “ . . . was among mined that the U.S. government is people want acknowledgement, full the 2,264 Japanese Latin Americans liable for redressing World War II-era disclosure and an apology. kidnapped from their homes from Art Shibayama human rights violations perpetrated “But compensation matters because 13 Latin American countries during in his U.S. Army upon three Peruvian-born brothers — people lost a lot of property and a WWII by the U.S. government to be uniform. Tak Shibayama, Ken Shibayama and lot of . . . economic and educational used in hostage exchanges between Isamu Carlos “Art” Shibayama — of opportunities,” Shimizu continued. “. the U.S. and Japan. Once the war After becoming an adult, Art Japanese ancestry and, by extension, . . Compensation is important because ended, the U.S. government catego- Shibayama, who had been incar- other similar victims. when governments do the wrong rized these JLAs as ‘illegal aliens’ cerated with family members at the The sad news: Art Shibayama died thing, like this, they have to feel that in the country.” Art Shibayama was Department of Justice camp at Crystal July 31, 2018, at age 88. they cannot repeat it. There has to 13 at the time. City, Texas, worked at New Jersey’s “While I am happy that the rights be what we call the ‘ouch factor.’” In addition to the Japanese Latin Seabrook Farms, lived in Chicago, Grace Shimizu, coordina- of my father and the other Japanese So, though the IACHR verdict Americans, there were also more would serve in the Army, become a tor of the Campaign for Latin Americans have been vindi- is mostly symbolic at present, at a than 4,000 Germans and more than U.S. citizen after some decades-long, Justice: Redress NOW for cated,” said Art’s daughter, Bekki Zoom news conference held the next 200 Italians from Latin America convoluted machinations, raise a Japanese Latin Americans! Shibayama, “it is bittersweet since day, its recommendations were for who were among those brought to family and operate a gas station in my father did not live to see this the United States to: the U.S. at that time. San Jose, Calif. important victory.” • Provide integral reparation for The intention for why the United Regarding what the case might case to an international human rights As significant as the verdict might the human rights violations . . . States cooperated with Latin Amer- ultimately mean for those affected, forum because the Shibayamas could be, if and when the U.S. might act including both the material and ican nations like Peru, which had Bekki Shibayama said, “I see hope not get justice after five lawsuits and to provide some sort of redress is moral dimensions, as well as adopt wanted to remove Japanese immi- after seeing the current Black Lives two failed pieces of legislation in unknown because the verdict was measures for economic compensa- grants whose economic success was Matter movement. . . . What I learned Congress. I hope that representatives not from a federal court but from the tion and measures of satisfaction. threatening to other Peruvians, was from my father was not to give up.” of the U.S. government will now do IACHR, which cannot order the U.S. • Ensure full disclosure of gov- to use the ethnic Japanese from Latin “This victory is great news for the right thing and give the JLAs the government to act. The U.S. has not ernment information relating to America to trade them for Americans Japanese Latin Americans, but also redress they deserve.” sent official representatives to attend the program of deportation and captured by the Japanese military, for immigrants, refugees and those * See tinyurl.com/y3dcr5mu. any of the hearings to date. internment of JLAs during WWII, a line that even the U.S., which had fighting extraordinary renditions (EDITOR’S NOTE: To view the Zoom Regardless of whether the verdict as well as relating to the fates of the removed from the West Coast (and and violations of civil liberties and news conference, visit facebook.com/ might someday result in monetary individuals subject to this program. incarcerated) American citizens of human rights,” said Karen Parker, campaignforjusticeJLA. For more compensation similar to the $20,000, In its statement, the IACHR con- Japanese ancestry, was unwilling lead attorney for the Shibayamas P.C. coverage of Art Shibayama, as a result of the Civil Liberties Act of cluded that the Shibayama claims to cross with Japanese Americans. and the JLAs. “We had to take this visit tinyurl.com/y5hf43kg.)

In addition, the USJC announced our members and stakeholders in a engaging regularly with members, leadership appointments to Paul greatly changed world, and contin- donors and key government officials. USJC ANNOUNCES K. Yonamine as incoming chair of uing to develop a new generation of Even after joining TRI in 2017, the USJC Board of Directors, with leaders,” said current USJC Board Basalla has been a council leader a term beginning in January 2021, Chair Phyllis Campbell. and active member of the USJC NEW CEO and Ernest Higa, who will replace The Board of Directors’ selection and served on the council’s Devel- Yonamine as chair of the USJC Board of Basalla as CEO concludes a search opment Committee. She is also vice The organization he U.S.-Japan Council Board of Councilors. Yonamine is chairman that began at the end of January chair of the National Association of of Directors has named Su- and CEO of Central Pacific Financial after USJC President Irene Hirano Japan America Societies and sits on taps Suzanne zanne Basalla as its new Corp. and executive chairman of Inouye announced her plans to retire the board of the Japan Society of Tpresident and CEO; Basalla, former Central Pacific Bank; Higa is pres- in 2020. With the death of Inouye Northern California. Basalla and names chief of staff at the Toyota Research ident, chairman and CEO at HIGA on April 7 and with the deepening Basalla also previously served as Institute and former USJC executive Industries Co. of the coronavirus crisis, the board director for Japan in the Office of the new board leaders. vp and COO, assumed the CEO As USJC’s CEO, Basalla will work endeavored to identify a leader with U.S. Secretary of Defense, leading position on May 18. closely with the Board of Councilors proven crisis-management skills in a team working the full range of and the Board of Directors, as well addition to an extensive background U.S.-Japan defense policy issues, as with the Japan Board, led by Roy- in U.S.-Japan relations. and was a lieutenant commander in anne Doi, global, legal, ethics and Basalla’s crisis-management the U.S. Navy, with a two-year tour compliance adviser, legal division at experience is rooted in her work in Yokosuka. She earned a B.A. in Yamaha Corp.; and the Japan Board as senior adviser to then-U.S. Asian Studies from the University of Councilors, chaired by Kathy Ambassador to Japan John Roos. of Virginia and an M.S. in Asian Matsui, vice chair and chief strategist During the aftermath of the Great East Studies from George Washington for Goldman Sachs Japan Co. Japan Earthquake in 2011, she part- University. In addition, she attended “The board is confident that these nered with Inouye to help launch the Keio University, researching China- outstanding leaders will enable the TOMODACHI Initiative. Japan relations and implications for New USJC leadership includes (from left) Suzanne Basalla, [USJC] to meet the challenges of the In 2012, she joined USJC to work U.S. policy. Paul Yonamine and Ernest Higa. future, including sustaining unique under Inouye’s leadership as exec- The USJC welcomes Basalla, PHOTO: USJC programs to strengthen U.S.-Japan utive vp and COO, supporting all Yonamine and Higa to their respec- relations, providing connections for aspects of growing the council and tive leadership positions. n COMMUNITY/NATIONAL Aug. 14-27, 2020 5

“Sadako” story and the significance cia Hashimoto. Her husband, Mas of the origami tsuru (cranes) today. Hashimoto, 84, who at age 9 was W-SC JACL HONORS HIROSHIMA Ken Tanimoto, former president of in Poston II with his family, spoke PHOTOS: COURTESY OF W-SC JACL the Buddhist Churches of America, of his two older brothers serving in current president of the Watson- the Pacific war with the U.S. Army ANNIVERSARY ville Buddhist Temple and Watson- Military Intelligence Service, who ville-Santa Cruz JACLer, spoke of were poised for the invasion of Japan. members of his family at Hiroshima Their lives and the lives of millions and in the Tule Lake incarceration — both Japanese and Americans — camp in 1945. were thus saved. “Hiroshima” today Representing the Watsonville- is synonymous with “world peace” Kawakami Sister City Assn. (Nagano and “never again!” ken) was Phyllis Nagamine, who At 4:15 p.m., the gathered congre- spoke of the close relationship gation (wearing masks and observing Pictured (from left) at the service are Phyllis now established between Japan social distance as much as possible) Nagamine, Ken Tanimoto, Larry Oda and and the United States. In addition, rang the large bonsho (bell) at the Rev. Hosei Shinseki. Councilman Lowell Hurst from the temple 75 times in memory of all City of Watsonville spoke of the who died as a result of the A-bomb. contributions made by the Nikkei On Aug. 8 at 7:02 p.m. PDS, the Former JACL National President Larry Oda (left) rings the bell sary of the nuclear bombs dropped community to the town. bell was rung 75 times for those who at the Watsonville Buddhist church on Aug. 5 to commem- on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, let us And representing Watsonville-Santa passed away in Nagasaki. n orate the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima in rededicate ourselves to peace in our Cruz JACL was President Mar- 1945. Looking on is Bill Wurtenberg, minister’s assistant at homes, in our communities and in WBT and W-SC JACL member. our nation and world. Let us bow our heads in gratitude to those who have gone before us and who reveal The butsudan The chapter participates in a socially to us the truth of life. Namoami- (altar) featured distanced ceremony at the Watsonville dabutsu. How grateful I am,” said a group photo Rev. Shinseki. of school chil- Buddhist Temple. On a small butsudan (altar), Rev. dren in Hiro- Shinseki pointed to a group photo shima taken on By W-SC JACL to the Buddhist temple members of school children taken on Aug. Aug. 5, 1945; all and communities of the Monte- 5, 1945, in Hiroshima; all of these of these chil- n the 75th anniversary of rey Peninsula, Salinas Valley and children were dead on Aug. 6. dren perished the dropping of the atomic Watsonville, conducted a memorial During the ceremony, Larry Oda, the next day. bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, service on Aug. 5. former president of the National ORev. Hosei Shinseki, who administers “As we observe the 75th anniver- JACL and president of the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple, told the

to where you came from.” Those want to hold on to your resources, racist attacks need to be dealt with, please consider leaving JACL in HOLD ON TO YOUR RESOURCES and JACL is right there fighting your future plans instead. Whether your fight. But organizational costs, you have a will or a trust, or some By Steve Okamoto, he current pandemic has for donations to this charity or that including staff time, eat up a lot of property that you don’t want to bother National Legacy Planning made significant changes and cause; those problems are still going the budget. with, we are here to help. We also Committee Chair alterations in our lifestyle. No to be there no matter what. The JACL JACL National is currently dis- have a wonderful brochure that will Tlonger can we just say, “Let’s go out is listed among those organizations cussing a provisional budget for answer a lot of your questions. to eat!” or, “What’s at the movies that would like you to still support the next biennium, but because of Please contact Phillip Ozaki at tonight?” The future is muddled the programs and the needs of run- the pandemic, everyone, including JACL headquarters via email at because we don’t know how severe ning a national organization. Yes, businesses that used to support us, are [email protected] or call (773) 816- or how long the COVID-19 pandemic those needs will still be among us, also “hunkering down” and holding 1318. is going to last. With that in mind, pandemic or no pandemic. on to their resources. So, we need Or, I would be happy to answer your all of us are “hunkering down” and Especially needed now is support you now more than ever. questions. My contact information is holding on to our precious resources. for those people who are yelled If you can please make a donation [email protected] or call However, you’re still being asked at, coughed at or told to “Go back that would be great, but if you still (650) 468-8184. n Venice-West L.A. JACL Announces Scholarship Winners The Venice-West Los Angeles chapter of the JACL announced its scholarship winners recently. aycee Kyoko Ching, a second-year derserved community of various backgrounds chronicling the story of the Atomettes, a postwar medical student, was awarded the and circumstances. She intends to specialize Nisei girls social club based out of the West Kaycee Ching Allison Yamashita $3,500 Chiyo M. Hattori Memorial in internal medicine with a focus on geriatrics. Los Angeles United Methodist Church. (She KScholarship, designated to an outstanding She graduated from Mira Costa High School created a Youtube video version of the book, student pursuing an education in medicine. in Manhattan Beach, Calif., before earning which can be viewed by visiting https://www. Allison Yamashita, who graduated with a her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the youtube.com/watch?v=FsQIknu8cYM.) 4.0 grade point average from Venice High University of California, Berkeley. At Venice, Yamashita was a member of the School and will be attending the University The Chiyo M. Hattori Scholarship was cross country and track teams, running up to of California, Los Angeles, in the fall, was the established in 2001 as an expression of the eight miles a day during the season. She also winner of the Jack Nomura Memorial High family’s gratitude to the West L.A. chapter helped found the campus Red Cross Club, School Scholarship. for awarding a high school scholarship to which raised more than $3,000 to support Ching, the daughter of Kay and Alvin Ching their son, who later became a cardiologist in various causes. She plans to major in psycho- of Los Angeles, finished her first year at Wayne the Los Angeles area. biology at UCLA. State University School of Medicine in Detroit Yamashita, the daughter of Victoria and and chose to attend a medical program that Roger Yamashita of Los Angeles, wrote and gave her an opportunity to work with an un- illustrated an award-winning children’s book » See WINNERS on page 9 6 Aug. 14-27, 2020 IN-DEPTH

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ROB BUSCHER The Eternal The A-bomb The Flame Dome Dome in Hiroshima Children’s Peace Monument commemo- rates Sada- ko Sasaki and all child victims of the Hiroshi- ma bombing.

Hibaachan with Rob and his sister, April, in 1991 HIROSHIMA AT 75: A JAPANESE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE A DESCENDANT OF THE TOWN DEVASTATED BY THE A-BOMB, THE WRITER GIVES HOPE FOR A WORLD WITHOUT NUCLEAR WEAPONS.

By Rob Buscher, to leave ruinous envi- Contributor ronmental impacts for generations to come. To ince the end of World War II, the United put this in perspective, States has served as de-facto leader of approximately 240,000 gains, the scientific community also wanted to a world order characterized by inter- people died from the atomic bombings on study the impact of the bombs on live subjects. Snational cooperation and global commerce. Hiroshima and Nagasaki and radiation-re- Despite even the worst genocidal crimes of However, at a time when disease runs rampant lated illness — twice the total population of the Nazi regime, it is difficult to imagine the throughout most of the country without any Japanese Americans who were incarcerated American public accepting a weapon of this clear plan for curtailing the current COVID-19 during WWII. Elders, men, women and chil- magnitude being used in the European front pandemic, the U.S. has seemingly vacated its dren — noncombatants who were going about of the war. Undeniably, race is an important status as world leader. their daily business in their civilian lives all factor in this distinction, and the impact of America has faced similar crises in the past, perished. highly racialized anti-Japanese propaganda yet this moment seems different. Perhaps in Ron Kuramoto of the Pacific Citizen Editorial is clearly evident. part because the failure of leadership related Board recently wrote an op-ed titled “No More Growing numbers of legal experts are now to the pandemic is simultaneously occurring Gaman!” that espoused the need for Japanese arguing that the atomic bombings would be amid a society-wide reckoning related to racial Americans to speak up about current-day considered war crimes by today’s standards. equity that the murder of George Floyd has injustices. I believe it is also necessary for us Article 147 of the 1949 Geneva Convention brought about. to apply this sentiment to historical injustices defines a war crime perpetrated against a These circumstances have thrust us into and no longer accept the government narrative noncombatant civilian as “wilful killing, (From top) an unparalleled crisis as many Americans that the atomic bombings were a necessary evil. torture or inhuman treatment, including bi- Rob Buscher’s find themselves ques- History tends to be remembered not only ological experiments, wilfully causing great Obaachan at the tioning their faith in from the perspective of the victor, but also suffering or serious injury to body or health Sadako monument our institutions of in absolutes. In U.S. public education, we . . . and extensive destruction and appropriation democracy and re- have been taught only one perspective on the of property, not justified by military necessity Rob Buscher’s visiting controver- closing chapter of WWII. To fully understand and carried out unlawfully and wantonly.” Hibaachan, Asako sial aspects of our the enormity of this event, it is necessary to The atomic bombings appear to fit that Marumoto, in a nation’s past with a delve into the atomic bombings with greater definition, as it is indisputable that the U.S. 1927 photo critical eye. nuance. military knowingly killed civilians without It is in this unique The conventional narrative according to U.S. reasonable effort to notify them of imminent Asako Marumoto’s moment that we history books is that the atomic bombings danger. This is an important distinction, as even Certificate of commemorate the were needed to bring a decisive end to the war the deadly Tokyo firebombing campaign (which Naturalization 75th anniversary of and avoid the loss of further lives in a ground killed more people in a single night than either the atomic bombings invasion of Japan. While the appallingly high the bombing of Hiroshima or Nagasaki) was of Hiroshima and civilian casualties during the Battle of Okinawa preceded by an airborne leaflet drop warning Nagasaki on Aug. 6 is often cited as a motivation for the atomic civilians to vacate the city. and 9, 1945, respec- bombs, the reality is far more political in nature. Imperial Japan also inflicted countless atroc- tively. War is terrible, and people By the week of Aug. 6, 1945, the Soviet Union ities throughout its conquest of Asia but was on all sides of any conflict commit was days away from invading the Northern ultimately subject to war crimes trials in the atrocities. However, it is possible, Japanese Island of Hokkaido. Wishing to avoid postwar era. Revisiting the atomic bombings as and even necessary, for us to in- a divided occupation similar to East and West a potential war crime shatters the unassailable terrogate the extraordinary cruelty Germany, the U.S. needed to expedite the end image of the U.S. military as “the good guy” and blatant disregard for human of the war, positioning itself as the sole victor. during WWII — like much of the Japanese life that the atomic bombings rep- Demonstrating the horrific destructive pow- American narrative in general. resent if we are to guarantee that er that the U.S. now possessed in its atomic Openly discussing these subjects still car- they are never again used in war. arsenal, the bomb also set a tone of American ries a deep taboo — one that often results in Nuclear weapons are far too dominance in postwar U.S.-Soviet relations. emotionally charged knee-jerk responses that dangerous for any country to pos- A more cynical view point of the bombing revert to propaganda narratives justifying the sess, and they have the potential would suggest that in addition to the political bombing as a military necessity. IN-DEPTH Aug. 14-27, 2020 7

upward social mobility in the postwar era in the Japanese psyche. In commemorating is thanks to the valor and unimaginable this grim anniversary, I wonder to what extent sacrifices of our Nisei veterans. this also translates into the Japanese American I would argue however, that it is possi- community as I consider the impact on my ble to criticize the military’s role in this own family. atrocity while also celebrating the good My great-grandmother, Asako Marumoto, or deeds of our soldiers. Hibaachan as I called her, lived in Hiroshima In Japan, the taboo surrounding open from age 5-18. Born to Issei plantation workers discussion of the atomic bombings runs in Hilo, Hawaii, Hibaachan was sent to live even deeper, largely related to the stig- with her maternal grandparents in Hiroshima matization that hibakusha (atomic bomb so that she could experience a traditional survivors) and their descendants have Japanese upbringing. Hibakusha in Hiroshima following the bombing faced in Japanese society. There, she was raised in a multigenerational Early in the postwar era, some hibakusha household by her mother’s brother and his wife. were denied housing or jobs over errone- She named their first two children – one died ous concerns related to the transmission in the bombing while working as a teller in a Hiroshima of radiation-related diseases. Hibakusha downtown bank; the other survived with minor before and and their descendants were also generally injuries, protected from the blast radius by after (1945) viewed as unsuitable marriage prospects Higashiyama, a small hill that stood between by families outside the region for fear of the city and the suburban neighborhood where birth defects. Even today, it is not uncom- our family home is located. An additional burden that might mon for individuals to change their name Another cousin perished while she was clear- keep the Japanese American or obscure their family origins if they move ing out debris and trash from the city center community from taking a more outside the region. with her classmates so there would be less Hiroshima bomb artifacts at critical stance on this issue is The trauma of being the only country in the fuel to burn in the eventuality of firebombing the Hiroshima Peace Memorial the political reality that much of world to have witnessed the horror of atomic Museum our community’s privileges and warfare is said to persist as a nuclear stigma » See HIROSHIMA on page 12

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Their trained fraud specialists information. can help you know what to do next and how to avoid scams in the future. 8 Aug. 14-27, 2020 COMMUNITY/NATIONAL/COMMENTARY ‘COMMUNITY TREASURE’ TOMIO MORIGUCHI NAMED 2020 FIRST CITIZEN Pictured is Uwajimaya Known for his lifetime of Bellevue. The company has generosity and inspirational acts, about 500 employees at four retail locations in Oregon the former chairman and CEO and Washington — Beaver- ton, Bellevue, Renton and Tomio Moriguchi was selected of Uwajimaya and family are the Seattle — as well as a whole- to run his family’s company in sale food operation. 1964 after working previously award’s 82nd honorees. at Boeing Co. BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON — who became the company’s CEO When Tomio Moriguchi retired as in 2017. several key community positions chairman and CEO of Uwajimaya Moriguchi, 84, is quick to credit on corporate and nonprofit boards, at the end of 2017, Jim Wajone, who his family. is a role model for up-and-coming who would go on to add three more including the International District succeeded him as chairman of the “You can’t do this without their sup- diverse leaders, as his inspirational siblings, returned to the Northwest, Economic Development Assn., In- family owned specialty supermar- port,” Moriguchi said after receiving acts transcend generations.” settling in Seattle, where Fujimatsu ternational District Improvement ket, praised him for his strategic the 1992 Japanese American of the “Tomio is such an integral part Moriguchi (Tomio’s father) borrowed Assn., Asian Counseling and Referral leadership and vision. Outside that Biennium Award, the highest public of our local Japanese and Japanese money from friends and former cus- Service board, Denise Louie Child business, Moriguchi is known for his service award given by the JACL. American community, and his tireless tomers to purchase a 1,200-square- Care Center, JACL, the Japanese volunteerism, generosity, advocacy In 1994, Moriguchi was the subject community involvement, whether in foot storefront in Japantown near the American Pride and Shame exhibit, and dedication. of a resolution passed by the Wash- his longtime role as chairman and King Street Station. Several family the Seattle Chapter of the National Those are among the traits the ington State House of Representa- CEO at Uwajimaya, or his roles members worked there while also Treasure and the National Council selection committee for this year’s tives. It recognized him for myriad with local community newspaper helping other Japanese Americans for Japanese American Redress. Seattle-King County First Citizen contributions ranging from “caring North American Post or the Japa- following the end of WWII. He also is the founding member Award cited in naming Moriguchi for the elderly” to being “an exem- nese American Citizens League,” The store expanded as the Morigu- of the Japanese American Cham- and family as this year’s recipients. plary role model for Asian American said Karen Zaugg Black, chair of chi’s acquired adjacent storefronts, ber of Commerce of Washington The award, which celebrates com- and Pacific Islander youth.” the Japan-America Society of the and it gained notoriety when it State. Since its formation in 1992, munity leadership, volunteerism and This year’s First Citizen award rec- State of Washington. “scored a slot at the 1962 World’s the nonprofit organization has pro- public service, will be presented at ognizes the collective contributions Moriguchi led the board at Uwa- Fair at the Seattle Center.” That moted increased understanding of a civic celebration at a date to be of the Moriguchis in enhancing the jimaya for nearly five decades, but same year, Fujimatsu Moriguchi Japanese and Japanese American determined. quality of life throughout the area. In he traces his start in the business to died, leaving the business to his four culture and heritage through projects In announcing this year’s recipi- becoming this year’s honorees, they his childhood in Tacoma, Wash. He sons, who then extended ownership such as the Executive Development ent, event chair Trish Englund said are only the fifth family to receive recalls sleeping on bags of rice in to their mother and three sisters. Institute and Densho: The Japanese Moriguchi’s remarkable contributions the prestigious award. the back of his dad’s truck as rounds When Uwajimaya incorporated American Legacy Project. have enriched communities not only “As a past recipient of this presti- were made to sell fish cakes to Japa- in 1964, Tomio was selected to be Since his retirement, Tomio has locally but also internationally. gious award, I cannot think of a more nese immigrant laborers in railroad, its leader. Before joining the family remained active with various organi- “He exemplifies all the qualities worthy 2020 awardee than Tomio,” seafood, farming and lumber camps. business in 1962, the 1961 University zations and causes. Additionally, he of a ‘First Citizen’ in the countless stated Phyllis Campbell, Pacific That business, which was named of Washington graduate in mechan- still works on developing the com- ways he has benefitted the greater Northwest chairman of JPMorgan Uwajimaya (“The Store of Uwajima”) ical engineering had been working pany’s real estate holdings as well. good,” said Englund, a broker at Chase & Co. “He and his family after the fishing village where the at Boeing. Reflecting on his heritage and ac- Windermere Real Estate Midtown were early pioneers in the specialty elder Moriguchi learned his trade, However, under Tomio’s leadership, complishments, Moriguchi references in Seattle. grocery business, catering to Asian was interrupted by World War II. Uwajimaya grew both in terms of his Asian Confucius background and Community service by the Morigu- and Asian American tastes. However, Like other Japanese families, the square footage and popularity, adding the desire to be harmonious. chi family dates to the company’s he is mainly deserving because of Moriguchis — Tomio’s parents and several locations and employees. It “The challenge in both my business founder, Fujimatsu Moriguchi his lifetime of generosity, giving his three siblings — were sent to currently has about 500 employ- and nonprofit work was, and is still (Tomio’s father) and continues to- back to our community in countless the Tule Lake Internment Camp in ees and four retail locations, plus a today, to harmoniously accomplish day with the third generation that ways to make it a better place. He is California. wholesale food operation. goals while not being confronta- includes Tomio’s daughter, Denise, truly one of the icons in business and After the war, in 1945, the family, Through the years, Tomio has held tional,” he stated. n

SKY continued from page 2 they have been drawn in to this » fool’s errand. CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK We need to make sure that everyone the enumerators will need to cover Unfortunately, the sky truly is COVID-19: U.S. AT A GLANCE* gets counted. It is time to stand up when they begin going door to door. falling due to the Census Bureau and say something, proclaim that we We have less than two months to shortening its schedule to complete • Total Cases: 5,176,018* need to make sure that everyone is obtain a complete count. I don’t ex- its count. Abbreviating the time • Total Deaths: 165,148 (as of Aug. 13) represented. pect our JACL chapters or members enumerators will be knocking on doors by nearly 40 percent will do • Jurisdictions Reporting Cases: 55 (50 states, Consider that the national percent- to go out and start counting people ages indicate that more than one door to door, but we can reach out nothing to help get an accurate count. District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the in three households have not been to our personal and organizational Sadly this time, it is the fox creating Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands) counted. Based on that, one of your networks to make sure everyone we the panic. two next-door neighbors might very do know and interact with has been We need to respond so that we don’t * Data includes both confirmed and presumptive positive well have not responded to the U.S. and is counted. It’s easy for things get eaten in the end, and we must cases of COVID-19 reported to the CDC or tested at the CDC Census yet. Start there. like this to get lost in the shuffle of make sure that the Census Bureau since Jan. 21, with the exception of testing results for persons Make sure your neighbors have so many other more pressing things does count every person in the U.S. repatriated to the U.S. from Wuhan, China, and Japan. State been counted. Expand that out to happening in our lives, especially in The story of Chicken Little tells us and local public health departments are now testing and everyone on your street, in your this year of seemingly endless chaos. not to panic, but we are in a crisis, publicly reporting their cases. In the event of a discrepancy apartment building, at work. These In the story of Chicken Little, and it is time to respond. between CDC cases and cases reported by state and local might not necessarily be the hard-to- an acorn falls on a chicken’s head, public health officials, data reported by states should be count households you will be reach- making her think the sky is falling. David Inoue is executive director considered the most up to date. ing with this outreach, but making She proceeds to gather up all her of the JACL. He is based in the Source: CDC sure your close contacts have been friends to go tell the king. In the end, organization’s Washington, D.C., counted means less households that they are all eaten by a fox because office. NATIONAL/COMMENTARY/COMMUNITY Aug. 14-27, 2020 9 MORIKAWA QUICKLY GOES FROM SCIENCE » continued from page 3 project on their land, on a holy site, called on major companies such as to which their sovereignty and right Amazon, Microsoft and Salesforce COLLEGE GRAD TO PGA CHAMPION to self-determination were being to end their contracts with ICE. The recent college graduate wins the ignored. They have gone on strike and held The local resistance toward the public demonstrations to prevent the PGA Championship at age 23. project resulted in the blockading of selling of facial recognition technol- PHOTOS: FACEBOOK Mauna Kea by land protectors and ogy to ICE and have universities cut By Associated Press activists, leading to years of conflict ties with these companies. and legal battles. As of today, the land Like all things, tech doesn’t exist in SAN FRANCISCO — Collin protectors and the constructors are a vacuum. The atomic bombing set Morikawa couldn’t help but break at a standoff, and the future of the the course of the second half of the into a smile, and not just because the TMT remains unclear. 20th century, and it’s an important shiny Wanamaker Trophy he won Land protectors do not have to part of our own community’s history. PGA Champion Collin Morikawa, at Harding Park was positioned on bear this responsibility on their Although researchers can’t predict a recent graduate from the a stand next to him. own. Greater accountability is pos- the future, we can control the long- University of California, Berkeley, Just more than 14 months ago, sible within the scientific and tech term vision for our technology. It’s a is a Southern California native. Morikawa went through commence- establishments as well. Part of the question of our political will, but it’s ment after his All-American career solution lies in tech workers’ greater the clearest way forward to remake — on the golf course and in the playoff. Morikawa answered with a control over what they develop and science in service to the people. classroom — across the Bay Bridge 25-foot birdie of his own and won how it is used. and up the road at the University of Morikawa made history by two holes later. Facial recognition has been one Dr. Dylan Mori is a postdoctoral California, Berkeley. joining Jordan Spieth, Rory He is comfortable in the most major target on this front for its fellow at the University of Colorado Since then, he has played 28 tourna- McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Seve uncomfortable situations. racist and discriminatory execution. Anschutz Medical Campus and the ments around the world and already Ballesteros to win their first It was Thomas who gave Morikawa Tech workers and activists part of president of the JACL Mile High has three victories on the PGA Tour, major before age 23 or younger. more confidence than he needed. the #NoTechForICE movement have chapter. one of them a major championship, They got together for dinner at which he secured on Aug. 9 at the were moved forward to 294 yards the Canadian Open last summer, PGA Championship. In the last 50 to entice players to go for the green. Morikawa’s first start since gradu- WINNERS » continued from page 5 years, only four other players won Morikawa thought back to the 14th ating from Cal. Thomas told him he their first major before age 23 or hole at Muirfield Village during the was good enough, he would make it. The $1,500 scholarship is named by the estate of the late Henry and younger — Jordan Spieth, Rory Workday Charity Open, where he Thomas knew from experience. in honor of the late Jack Nomura, Chiyo Kuwahara to support the McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Seve fearlessly hit his driver in a similar He spent a year in the minor leagues a longtime chapter board member. educational careers of JACL youth Ballesteros. situation — big trouble left, water before getting his PGA Tour card, The Venice-West L.A. chapter members. Henry Kuwahara was an Morikawa is already No. 5 in the right — and drilled it to 12 feet of went through a year of learning forwarded Yamashita’s application investment and securities broker in world. the hole. without winning and now has 13 for consideration of a National JACL Los Angeles. That alone puts him among the His shot was a signature moment of wins, a major and twice has been Scholarship, and it was announced elite, except that Morikawa didn’t this major, a driver that bounced just No. 1 in the world. on Aug. 7 that Yamashita was named For more information, need to win the PGA Championship right and onto the green and rolled Morikawa didn’t wait that long. He recipient of the $5,000 Henry & Chiyo contact the Venice-WLA JACL at to feel that way. up to 7 feet below the cup. He made won the Barracuda Championship Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship. [email protected] or visit “When I woke up today, I was like, the eagle putt and was one his way to earn a PGA Tour card. He won The scholarship was established the chapter on Facebook. ‘This is meant to be.’ This is where to a two-shot victory with a 6-under against a strong field for validation. I feel very comfortable,” Morikawa 64, matching the lowest final round Now, he’s a major champion. said. “This is where I want to be, and by a PGA champion. Young stars are emerging every I’m not scared from it. I think if I There were no spectators because year, and it was easy to overlook AMERICAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL was scared from it, the last few holes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Casey Morikawa. He was runner-up two 2020 TOUR SCHEDULE would have been a little different. must have felt like one. He was still years in a row for the Hogan Award, CLASSICAL JAPAN HOLIDAY TOUR (Ernest Hida) ...... Oct 7-19 But you want to be in this position.” on the 17th tee when he looked back given to the nation’s best college Tokyo, Lake Kawaguchi, Nagoya, Gifu-Cormorant fishing, Hiroshima, Kyoto. Harding Park was not a place for and saw Morikawa’s shot. player. Doug Ghim won in 2018, PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST TOUR (Elaine Ishida) ...... Oct 4-12 Matthew Wolff a year later. And it Denver, Grand Junction, Bryce-Zion Canyon National Park, Springdale-Utah, the meek. “Nothing you can do but tip your Arches–Canyonland-Capitol Reef-Grand Staircase National Parks, Las Vegas Rare is Sunday at a major with so cap to that,” Casey said. “Collin has was Wolff who denied Morikawa OKINAWA HOLIDAY TOUR (Ernest Hida) ...... Nov 11-20 many possibilities at the beginning, taken on that challenge and pulled a victory last year in Minnesota Naha, Onnason, Islands of Ishigaki, Iriomote and Taketomo. at the turn and down the stretch. The it off. That’s what champions do.” by making a long eagle putt on the For more information and reservations, please contact: drama was relentless. Nine players He won at Muirfield Village last last hole. AMERICAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL 312 E. 1st Street, Suite 240 * Los Angeles, CA 90012 at one point could claim a share of month not from that bold play on the Tel: (213)625-2232 * Email: [email protected] the lead. 14th hole, but after Justin Thomas » See CHAMPION on page 12 Ernest or Carol Hida Elaine Ishida (Tel: 714-269-4534) There was Dustin Johnson, who made a 50-foot birdie putt in the started with a one-shot lead. The power of Tony Finau, Bryson De- Chambeau and Cameron Champ was on full display. Jason Day brought the experience of winning majors and being No. 1 in the world. Morikawa embraced the moment and delivered the signature shot that allowed him to win a thriller. Actually, there were two moments. After catching a good break — even the most tested major champions need those — with a tee shot off a tree and into play on the 14th, he was short of the green and chipped in for a birdie to take the lead. 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Chizuko Suzie Shimomura, age 84, passed away peacefully on Abo, Margaret Haruye, 71, Hun- Mano, Miyoko Irene, 93, Gardena, Wed, July 1, 2020, at her resi- tington Beach, CA, March 29; she is CA, March 27; she is survived by her dence in Morgan Hill, Calif. survived by her children, Brandon, children, Richard (Jeannne Kodama) As a child, her family overcame Janna and Alan; mother, Hatsumi Mano, Ronald (Monica) Mano and the racism and discrimination of Morita; a brother and a sister; gc: 3. Kathy (Ken) Doi; brother-in-law, Bob internment at Tule Lake. This in- (Louise) Mano; gc: 6; ggc: 1. stilled a sense of activism around Fujii, Maria Rosario Apostol, 68, fairness, equality, and awareness Los Angeles, CA; Feb. 18; she is that would influence her through- survived by her husband, Alexander; out her life. Chizuko fought for mother, Pasita Apostol; 1 brother; women’s rights, protested against 2 sisters; she is also survived by nuclear energy, advocated for ra- many nieces and nephews. cially equality, argued against war, and fought for the health of the planet. Later in life she chose to spend her time working on crafts Goto, Roy 73, La Crescenta, CA, at home, knitting and crocheting, playing video games, visiting the April 12; he is survived by his wife, Tahara, Akiko 74, Monterey Park, casinos and spending time with family and friends. Barbara; children, Christopher and CA, April 5; she was predeceased Stacy (Sean); sister, Leora (Melvin) She is survived by her husband, Yukio Shimomura, and their by her husband, Hideo Harry and Hirose; gc: 2. children, Doug, Scott and Tamiko. Her daughter-in-law, Sherri son, Glen; she is survived by her Shimomura, and son-in-law, Ray Arbuckle. Grandchildren, Sam, children, Lisa (James) and Gary; Hashimoto, Mineko, 104, Los An- PHOTO: SHANE SATO Sarah and Steven Shimomura and Kadar and Kiyomi Arbuckle. siblings, Nobuko (Hank), Yoko (Hi- geles, CA, April 5; during WWII, she deto) and Toshio; brother-in-law, was incarcerated at the Gila River James (Etsuko); gc: 1. WRA Center in AZ; she was prede- ceased by her husband, Hirojii; she Seki, Noboru “Don,” 96, Los Ange- TRIBUTE Umekubo-Tanizawa, Dorothy is survived by her siblings, Ichiro les, CA, July 28; the Honolulu-born Tazuko, 95, Los Angeles, CA, April Yamaguchi, Misaku Yamaguchi and Nisei, who served in the 100th Bat- 4; she is survived by her children, LILY YURIKO SUDA Aiko Yamaguchi; sister-in-law, Yae talion/442nd Regimental Combat Glenn Tanizawa and Donna (Bill) Nagai; 5 nieces and a nephew; she is Team, was 96. He was a resident April 6, 1926–July 7, 2020 Takakuwa; sister, Irene Nakano; sis- also survived by many grandnieces of the Veterans Home of California Lily was born to Taizo and Shinako ters-in-law, Joanne (Ron) Nakamura and grandnephews. in Los Angeles. According to his Kuwabara in Sacramento. Family was and Mitzie Tanizawa; gc: 1. daughter, Tracey Seki Matsuyama, always her priority throughout her long, he died in his sleep on July 28. The full life of 94 years. Watanabe, Chisato, 96, Montebello, youngest son of farmers in Hawaii’s Her family, with seven children, CA, April 24; survived by children, Manoa Valley, Seki joined the Army owned a chicken hatchery. In her early Kenny (Miki) Watanabe, Gary (Lani) during WWII and attended basic years, Lily performed “odori”(Japanese Watanabe, Irene (Greg) Miyata and training at Camp Shelby, Miss. A traditional dance) and even danced at Jeannie (David) Itatani; gc: 4. member of L Co., Seki lost his left the California State Fair. arm to machine-gun fire after the As WWII escalated, she and her 442nd’s rescue of the “Lost Battal- family were sent to Pinedale Assembly ion” in late 1944 and spent the next Center and then to the Poston II two years rehabilitating and getting Internment Camp in Arizona, where prosthesis training. An oral history she graduated high school in 1944. Lily left camp to attend Deaconess with Seki can be viewed at https:// Nursing School in St. Louis,Mo., and received her RN degree in 1947. tinyurl.com/y3mskgcb. Among Seki’s After the war she returned to Sacramento and worked for Sutter military decorations were the Purple Hospital, when she met the love of her life, Willy Suda. They married, Heart, European-African-Middle started a family and built a beautiful home in Fresno, a dream come Inouye, Harold, 92, San Jose, CA, Eastern Campaign medal, WWII true! They owned and directed Fresno Clinical Lab and other labs in April 1; during WWII, he was incar- Victory Medal, Bronze Star, Good the Central Valley. cerated at the Heart Mountain WRA Conduct, French National Legion Lily was a past president of the Fresno Buddhist Women’s Assoc. Center in WY; Army veteran, he of Honor and the Congressional She was a fabulous cook who loved to entertain. They hosted many was predeceased by his siblings, Gold Medal of Honor. Seki made a celebrations including two weddings at their home. Rosie Egami, Clara Hogue and cameo appearance in the 2019 indie They were lifetime members of Belmont Country Club and played golf Irvin Inouye; he is survived by his movie “American” and the iconic red, with their friends all around the world. They celebrated 66 happy years Yamada, Shoji, 93, Santa Barbara, siblings, Dorothy Uno, Roy Inouye white and blue garrison cap worn of marriage until Willy’s passing in 2015. CA, March 12; an Army veteran, he and Carl Inouye; he is also survived by actor George Takei in his role Lily was a wonderful mother to Kathleen Suda (Wayne Cederquist), was predeceased by his siblings, by nieces and nephews and dear as a 442 vet belonged to Seki. He Patricia Suda Merrikh (Rami), Laura Sato (Kreyne) and Richard Suda, Fukuo, Akira, Harumi, Tomoko and friend Nancy is survived by his wife, Sumi Seo M.D.(Jeru). She was an inspiration to her 9 grandchildren, Robert, Kunie Yanagi, and half-brother, Seki; children, Lynnette Takahashi, Keith, Karen, Leah, Brooke, Russell, Kirk, Jarrod, Nolan and 9 great- Masato; during WWII, his family Kwan, Judge Michael, 58, Tay- Lindsey Seki and Tracey Seki; and grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Machi Kuwabara and he were incarcerated at the lorsville, Utah, July 21; Judge Mi- two grandchildren, Tyler Takahashi of Sacramento. We will never forget her smart wit, gentle demeanor, Gila River WRA Center in AZ; he is chael Kwan, a longtime advocate and Evan Seki Matsuyama. strong will and beautiful smile! The family will have a private burial and survived by his sister-in-law, Winifred for AAPIs in Utah, passed away of a celebration of life at a later date. Remembrances may be sent to the Yamada and many nieces and natural causes at his home. He was Ohashi, Julie, 79, Henderson, NV, Fresno Buddhist Temple, 2690 E. Alluvial, Fresno, CA 93720. nephews. n born in Inglewood, Calif., in 1962 April 18; she was predeceased by and received his law degree from her husband, Paul; she is survived Whittier College School of Law; by her children, Lauri (Tim) Zadina, he taught judicial and law classes George (Kim) Ohashi, Bob (Trish) across the country. He became the Schurko and Stephen Schurko; sis- PLACE A TRIBUTE first Municipal Judge appointed to ter, Nancy (Allen) Sowers; gc: 7. ‘In Memoriam’ is a free the Taylorsville Justice Court, where listing that appears on a he remained until his death. He also Sakamoto, Anne, 68, Dallas, TX, limited, space-available basis. was the founder of the OCA-Utah May 3; she is survived by her ex-hus- Tributes honor your loved ones Chapter in 1999 and was a member band, Michael; daughters, Jennifer with text and photos and appear of the JACL Mount Olympus chapter. and Julia; siblings, Colleen (Denis) in a timely manner at the rate of He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Bowers, John M. (Sandy) Bannon $20/column inch. XiaoYing Chen, and two children; II, George (Ann) Bannon and Dan- his sister, Karen Kwan, is a Utah ny Bannon; she is also survived CONTACT: State Representative. by many nieces, nephews and [email protected] great-nieces and great-nephews. or call (213) 620-1767 ext. 104 12 Aug. 14-27, 2020 IN-DEPTH/COMMUNITY HIROSHIMA » continued from page 7 PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ROB BUSCHER

(From left) Sandra Buscher, Nobuichi Shimoda, Asako Marumoto and Yukari Mikesell in Attendees released lanterns in Hiroshima Japan in in 2008 to commemorate the bombing. 1984

that had wracked other Japanese cities since March 1945. When the family went looking “As we passed by and looked at it, Mother for her, all they found was her metal bento box. said she used to go there when she was a little I have often wondered what those initial girl. She used to buy sweets and craft things moments must have been like when my in this building,” Mikesell said. great-grandparents learned of the destruction This small anecdote has given our fami- of their hometown. I asked my Obaachan, ly a strangely comforting association to an Yukari Mikesell, whether she remembered image that otherwise symbolizes the total that moment. destruction from one of humanity’s ugliest She responded, “We all seem to have not moments. been close by our parents at that time. I know because of the cost of sending things overseas.” with her grandmother. In 2008, I, too, had the opportunity to visit Mother was worried, but there was nothing In the 18 years I knew her, Hibaachan was Reflecting on her perceptions of Hiroshima Hiroshima for my first time during the 63rd they could do about it . . . shikata ga nai. I do enigmatic to me for a number of reasons as and memories of her grandmother, Sandra anniversary of the atomic bombing. I was remember when we learned the war was over. an elderly woman with limited English pro- Buscher wrote, “It has always been a mismatch surprised that aside from the Genbaku Dome, Sirens were going off all around as we left the ficiency who had lived a lifetime of hardship for me — the world’s view of Hiroshima as a there were no visible remains of the devastation orchard. Mom and Dad were sad and shook before I was born. place of horror because of the bombing, and that once lay there. their heads and said that Japan did not know Sent an ocean away from her family as a Grandma’s joy as she talked about her child- Visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial the might and supplies that the Americans young child, after graduating high school, she hood there. I grew up with Grandma telling me Museum was naturally an overwhelming had. What a foolish thing it was to go to war married a man who was virtually a stranger stories about life in her grandfather’s house, experience. Yet, beyond the immense sad- with America.” and moved to California, where they toiled in about the food they ate, about the gardens ness and anger I felt in those moments that She also remembers her mother moving a substandard plot of leased land until Pearl and scenery, festivals, kimonos. She would such an atrocity had been perpetrated by the listlessly through her days in a near-catatonic Harbor happened, then fled to Utah during the say, ‘I want to go there with you. I want to country of my birth on my family’s ancestral state for weeks as she tried to cope with the so-called voluntary evacuation so their children show you Japan.’ home, my lasting impression of that day was assumption that everyone she knew and loved would not grow up behind barbed-wire fences. “[Grandma] grew up as the oldest girl in a the feeling of hopefulness that the memorial in Hiroshima was dead. Her life story was characterized by starting large circle of cousins, many of them girls,” service evoked. News about her family finally reached over again and again in the face of adversity, Sandra Buscher continued. “So, she had little Afterwards, attendees had the opportunity to Hibaachan about a month later in September coming from a relatively privileged exis- girls to look after all through her growing up write a message of peace on paper lanterns that 1945. Mourning the deaths of her cousins, tence in Hiroshima and witnessing unimag- years. When I was born as her oldest grand- were launched on the river later that evening. Hibaachan saved what little money she could inable tragedy play out for our family on both daughter and she suddenly had a little girl in I will forever remember the soft glow of the from our family’s sharecropping work and her sides of the Pacific. Yet, she was a proud her life, she felt that joy again and a connec- thousands of floating lanterns as they drifted side job as a domestic worker to send food, American. Hibaachan was among the first tion back to a more innocent time. And she down the Motoyasu River. textiles and other materials to her surviving Issei in Utah to get her naturalization papers wanted to share it with me. I feel honored that As an American, I will likely never under- relatives in Japan. in 1954. I could be part of that path back to the happy stand the complex emotions that Hibaachan “We sacrificed a lot to make sure that we Her longevity and sustained connection to memories of her youth.” felt when facing the memories of her past. sent things to help our relatives out,” Mikesell her overseas relatives allowed my sister and Sandra Buscher traveled together with her Nor can I fully appreciate the strength and recalled. “We did without. We went to the store I to have a direct connection to our Japanese grandmother and mother in 1984 to visit Japan resilience of our Hiroshima relatives who and bought large-size food products like sacks lineage — a rarity for Hapa Yonsei kids who — where she met our Hiroshima relatives for lived through this horrific experience. But I of rice and even boxes of Hershey’s bars to grew up in the 1990s. The strength of our the first time. Mikesell recalled an important am immensely proud to be a descendant of send. Mother used to talk about the fact that relationship was possible only because of my detail from their visit to the Hiroshima Peace Hiroshima, and hope that one day we may her own children wore tight clothes and shoes mother Sandra Buscher’s special relationship Park as they were passing the Genbaku Dome. live in a world without nuclear weapons. n

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