THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE JACL Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017

» PAGE 6 A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP A new exhibit at the FDR

Presidential Library sheds » PAGE 2 light on the JACL’s friendship API Legislative Caucus Opposes with First Lady Eleanor Tule Lake Fence. Roosevelt. » PAGE 8 PAAFF Features In this photo, taken by Clem Albers on April 5, 1942, “Evacuees” arrive under guard at the Santa Anita Assembly Center in Arcadia, Calif. The image is part of “Images of Internment: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans During Japanese American World War II” at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, N.Y. Showcase. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE FDR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY/NATIONAL ARCHIVES

WWW.PACIFICCITIZEN.ORG #3309 / VOL. 165, No. 8 ISSN: 0030-8579 2 Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 COMMUNITY/LETTER TO THE EDITOR

HOW TO REACH US API LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS OPPOSES PROPOSED Email: [email protected] Online: www.pacificcitizen.org Tel: (213) 620-1767 FENCE AT TULELAKE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Mail: 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 embers of the Califor- Landmark, California Historical and make progress. Construction (D-San Jose) Los Angeles, CA 90012 nia Asian Pacific Islan- Landmark and one of only nine of a fence will impede access to a Assemblymember STAFF der Legislative Caucus sites of the World War II Valor in place that holds significance to our Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) Executive Editor Msubmitted a letter to Modoc County the Pacific National Monument. American history. Senate President Pro Tempore Allison Haramoto Road Commissioner Mitch Crosby “Tule Lake was a Japanese The API Legislative Caucus Kevin De Leon (D-Los Angeles) Senior Editor on Oct. 10, opposing the propo- maximum-security internment urges Modoc County to honor Sen. Richard Pan Digital & Social Media George Johnston sed fence at Tulelake Municipal camp where the federal government those Japanese Americans who (D-Sacramento) Business Manager Airport in Modoc County. forced more than 24,000 Japanese were unjustly incarcerated and stop The API Legislative Caucus, Susan Yokoyama The contents of the letter is as Americans to relocate, including the proposed fence at the Tulelake established in 2001, represents Production Artist follows: two former members of the Califor- Municipal Airport. We appreciate and advocates for the interests of Marie Samonte “On behalf of the California nia State Legislature. Not only was your consideration of this issue.” the diverse API communities Circulation Eva Ting Asian Pacific Islander (API) Le- it one of 10 camps where Japanese The letter was signed by: throughout California. gislative Caucus, we are writing in Americans were sent during World Assemblymember Rob Bonta In regards to the Tulelake Air- The Pacific Citizen newspaper (ISSN: 0030-8579) is published strong opposition to the proposed War II, it was also considered to (D-Oakland), chair, API port fence, Modoc County recently fence at the Tulelake Municipal be the site of with the harshest and semi-monthly (except once in Legislative Caucus sent out notices requesting public December and January) by the Airport in Modoc County. more severe conditions. Assemblymember Phil Ting “comment” on the airport fence it Japanese American Citizens League, Pacific Citizen, 123 “The California API Legislati- “The site at Tule Lake remains (D-San Francisco), vice chair, sought to construct over the past ve Caucus prides itself in its work as a physical reminder of the dark Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 API Legislative Caucus decade to close off the airport Los Angeles, CA 90012 and advocacy to ensure that Asian time in our history, marred with Assemblymember Ed Chau that occupies two-thirds of the Periodical postage paid at L.A., CA Americans and Pacific Islanders segregation and hatred against Ja- (D-Monterey Park) concentration camp site. have a strong voice in our commu- panese Americans during World POSTMASTER: Send address Assemblymember Kansen Chu The Tule Lake Committee has changes to National JACL, 1765 nity and State Capitol. This is why War II. Preventing further damage (D-San Jose) been asking for the public’s assis- Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115 we are standing behind the preser- to this landmark is imperative be- Assemblymember Todd Gloria tance in responding to the county’s vation of the Tule Lake War Relo- cause it serves to educate future ge- (D-San Diego) request for comment in order to JACL President: Gary Mayeda cation Center, a site that has been nerations about the mistakes of our Executive Director: David Inoue Assemblymember Ash Kalra save the site from destruction. n Interim Assistant Executive designated as a National Historic past in an effort to learn from them Director: Stephanie Nitahara P.C. EDITORIAL BOARD Gil Asakawa, chairperson; Jody Mitori, MDC; Joy Goto, CCDC; Jim Letter to the Editor Duff, NCWNPDC; Chip Larouche, PHOTO: COURTESY OF PHIL SHIGEKUNI in Gil Asakawa’s column regarding the P.C.’s PNWDC; Kayla Watanabe, IDC; financial need, and he then contacted Gil. Tom John Saito Jr., PSWDC; Dear Editor, says he served as vice president of a JACL Chap- Juli Yoshinaga, Youth rep. SUBSCRIBE I write in regard to Tom Ige, a recent resident ter in San Jose back in the 1980s, but lost JACL Get a one-year subscription of at Nikkei Senior Garden in Arleta (San Fernan- contact when he moved to Southern California. the Pacific Citizen newspaper at: www.pacificcitizen.org or call do Valley). It was reported in the Pacific Citizen Tom told me he has always valued his subsc- (213) 620-1767 (Feb. 24-March 9, 2017) that Tom made a sizeab- ription to the Pacific Citizen, which keeps him ADVERTISE le donation to the newspaper, and I felt the need abreast of important issues and news pertinent To advertise in the Pacific Citizen, to meet with him to thank him for his generosity. to JACL and the rest of our community. He Pictured (clockwise from front left) are call (213) 620-1767 or e-mail: [email protected] I got together with former chapter president hopes that his donation encourages others to San Fernando JACL’s Phil Shigekuni LEGAL Harold Kameya and his wife, Ellen, to meet with donate to the Pacific Citizen and become mem- and Harold Kameya with Tom Ige and No part of this publication may be Tom and myself for breakfast at a restaurant. bers of JACL, as the P.C.’s longevity is pertinent San Fernando JACL’s Ellen Kameya. reproduced without the express permission of the Pacific Citizen. Ellen told us her maiden name was Ige, and her to aiding JACL’s overall mission and values. Editorials, letters, news and the brother had written a book about the village in Harold is our membership chair and was quick opinions expressed by columnists meeting this month. other than the national JACL Okinawa where the Ige’s originated. 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To avoid interruptions in delivery, please notify your postmaster to include periodicals in your change of address (USPS Form 3575) COMMENTARY Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 3 A MOTHER’S TAKE ‘The Great Nisei Reunion III’ PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MARSHA AIZUMI Ishibashi’s dream of bringing to- gether Niseis for one last time to hear music from the camp days, By Marsha Aizumi which included the Harry James Orchestra, the Modernaires, the Is- Four Mary Kageyama Nomura ne of the things that my land Crooners and Mary Kageya- generations with her granddaughter, work in the LGBTQ (les- ma Nomura, the Songbird of Man- of the Brittany Ishibashi bian, gay, bisexual, tran- zanar, I was really intrigued. Ishibashi Osgender, queer) area has done is Gerald has been a promoter of family not only think about my parents brought me closer to my Nikkei music for as long as I can remem- attend a roots, especially understanding the ber — the Beach Boys, Kool and and grandparents with gratitude previous and love, but I will also be thinking concentration camps during World the Gang, Three Dog Night (just to “Great Nisei War II. name a few) — and he even per- about the Niseis and Isseis who Reunion” lived through a difficult time with My parents never talked much forms with the Society of Seven concert. about their experience at Gila Ri- from Hawaii. But when I hear grace, strength and faith, giving ver. Growing up, my dad used to him talk about this project, it is us all an example of how to say, “If you can’t say something different. He says these Nisei pro- the Issei and Nisei had to endure your dreams. Every time he faced face challenges and emerge not nice, don’t say anything at all.” grams have been the most fulfil- after camp. Many had lost every- a challenge of being a Japanese defeated but defined by it all. And so, I took their minimal con- ling events he has been a part of, thing. Most had no home to go back American in the entertainment “The Great Nisei Reunion III” versation about camp as not having and you can truly feel the passion, to, no job waiting for them and so- field, he remembers individuals will be held on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. a lot of positive things to share. pride and gratitude in his voice. ciety looked at them with suspicion who had nothing — but came back at the Redondo Beach Perfor- But there is one area that Dad did I asked him where his strong and often hatred. Yet, our grand- to create a wonderful life for their ming Arts Center, located at 1935 talk about. It was the dances and feelings came from. He thought parents and parents moved forward family . . . for his family. He has Manhattan Beach Blvd. the music. He played the saxopho- about his childhood and talked with qualities such as integrity, been inspired over and over again, For more information, visit ne in a band, and I know my mom about the 442nd and the MIS. When honesty, responsibility and just and listening to his stories, so am I. www.purplepass.com/ishibashi or loved to dance. Both of their eyes he saw the “Go for Broke” movie, being hard workers. They channel- My husband and I will be call (800) 316-8559. would light up when they talked he asked his dad if this was a true ed their energy toward the future attending this event. I wish our Marsha Aizumi is an advocate about these memories. I think it story. His dad answered that it was. and contributed in a positive way. parents were alive so we could take in the LGBT community and the was the music and the dances that At that moment, Gerald said these And it is because of the Isseis, them. Instead, we will be sponso- author of the book “Two Spirits, shut out, for a short time, the shame individuals became his heroes. Niseis, the 442nd and MIS that ring some Niseis who may not have One Heart: A Mother, Her Trans- and fear that surrounded them. As he grew up and learned more Gerald believes he was given role family to buy them a ticket. gender Son and Their Journey to So, when I heard about Gerald of the stories, Gerald realized what models for never giving up on And as I sit in the audience, I will Love and Acceptance.” LEGAL-EASE: AN ATTORNEY’S PERSPECTIVE

$5,000 in February and another choose to sell them, you can elimi- Let’s Talk About Taxes $4,000 in March. Either way, you nate (or at the very least, minimize) will not have to pay taxes all thanks the “gain.” to the annual gift tax exclusion. For example, let’s say your a few things along the way that be subject to federal estate taxes. Additionally, gifts to your spouse, parents bought their home in 1965 I’d like to share in hopes of clari- So, unless you’re one of the lucky gifts to a political organization for for $30,000. When they pass away in By Staci Yamashita-Iida fying some of the confusion that ones who have to deal with this its use and gifts for education and 2017, you inherit the home and end surrounds the subject of taxes. “problem,” you probably don’t have medical purposes (such as paying up selling it shortly thereafter for s a CPA and an Estate Plan- anything to worry about. for your grandson’s tuition or your $630,000. You’ve made a $600,000 ning attorney, respectively, Estate/Death/Inheritance Tax daughter’s hospital bills) are not profit ($630,000 - $30,000). Howe- my fiancé and I often find An estate tax (sometimes referred Gift Taxes considered taxable gifts. ver, because you inherited the home Aour dinner conversations circling to as a death tax) is a tax on your According to the IRS, the gene- through a living trust, the home is Income Tax back to the topic of taxes. Exciting right to transfer property at your ral rule of thumb is that any gift is a Sadly, we are all too familiar with stepped up to the fair market value, stuff, I know. But in our careers, it’s death. An inheritance tax is a tax taxable gift. However, there are seve- the chore of paying income taxes. and you end up paying no capital very helpful to pick each other’s imposed on a person who has inhe- ral important exceptions to the rule. Fortunately, this is not something gains taxes ($630,000 - $630,000). brains and learn about our overlap- rited assets from a deceased person. Gifts that fall below the annual you have to worry about when it Still confused about taxes? You’re ping fields, especially because one The first thing to note is that gift tax exclusion are not conside- comes to an inheritance. not alone. Feel free to consult your of the primary concerns my clients California does not have an estate red taxable gifts. The annual gift When you inherit money, real local CPA or attorney for further have is the issue of taxes. or inheritance tax. While there are tax exclusion is the amount that you property or other assets, you do clarification . . . or you can always As Benjamin Franklin famously several states that do impose these can give away in one year without not pay income taxes as a result of join my fiancé and me for dinner! stated, “In this world nothing can types of taxes, California is not one experiencing any gift tax conse- that inheritance. (However if you be said to be certain, except death of them. quences. You can give away this inherit real property and decide to Staci Yamashita-Iida, Esq. is an and taxes.” Taxes mean less money That being said, even though amount to as many people as you rent it out, then you may.) Estate Planning attorney at Elder for us all, so naturally, we fear and there is no state-specific tax, there want without getting taxed as long Law Services of California. She dread paying them. With Estate is still a federal estate tax. The good as it falls below the annual gift tax Capital Gains Taxes can be contacted at (310) 348-2995 Planning in particular, taxes can news is that most Californians do exclusion. As of 2017, that amount One of the biggest tax advantages or [email protected]. serve as a menacing Boogeyman. not have to pay this tax, either. is $14,000 per person per year. to inheriting assets from a living The opinions expressed in this ar- But really that’s because most As of 2017, the federal estate tax This means you can make one gift trust is that the assets are “stepped ticle are the author’s own and do people do not understand them or exemption is $5.49 million — that of $14,000 or several gifts that add up” to the fair market value at the not necessarily reflect the view of are unaware of the differences in means that you can transfer or in- up to $14,000. For example, you can date of the decedent’s death. For the Pacific Citizen or JACL. The the types of taxes. herit up to $5.49 million tax-free. give $14,000 to your daughter in tax purposes, this means that if information presented does not Although I am not a tax profes- It is estimated that only the richest January. You can also give $5,000 you have inherited assets that have constitute legal or tax advice and sional by any means, I have learned .20 percent of Americans will to your son in January, another appreciated in value and then you should not be treated as such. 4 Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 NATIONAL/COMMUNITY Sonoma State President’s Home Burns APAs in the News Floyd Mori Announces Retirement Down in the Northern California Wildfires from APAICS PHOTO: ZILLOW mately 4 a.m., the smoke is that we care for each other. I am grateful WASHINGTON, alarms went off in their that our community is working together to D.C. — After five home in the Fountain- support and help each other. Nothing is more years as presi- grove neighborhood of important than personal safety and well-being. dent and CEO of Santa Rosa. With only I urge everyone to be cautious and to stay out the Asian Pacific minutes to spare, of harm’s way. American Institute the couple escaped “It is still too early to assess all the damage for Congressional their home barefoot, our community has endured, but we know it Studies, Floyd Mori has announced his wearing only their is extensive and that it has taken a huge toll on retirement, the organization announced pajamas, to see that many,” Sakaki concluded. in a news release on Oct. 18. flames had com- Sakaki officially became president of The APAICS Board of Directors and pletely engulfed their Sonoma State University on April 20, leadership team will now begin a search The home belong to SSU entire neighborhood. becoming the seventh president of SSU and for Mori’s successor. Mori will remain at President Judy K. Sakaki was A firefighter taking the first woman in the office since Marjorie APAICS until May 2018. one of 158 homes destroyed a final pass through Wagner 40 years ago. She is also the first During his tenure at APAICS, Mori in the Northern California their neighborhood Japanese American woman in the country to was instrumental in growing support and wildfires. located the couple head a four-year university. sponsorship of the organization, increas- and took them to After initially being evacuated and closed ing the number of and level of partici- safety. on Oct. 9 due to the fires, SSU reopened its pation in the APAICS leadership acad- SANTA ROSA, CALIF. — The home In a Facebook post campus on Oct. 18, with classes resuming for emies, cultivating and supporting APIA belonging to Sonoma State University to the SSU community on Oct. 10, Sakaki students and faculty. candidates for elected office and increas- President Judy K. Sakaki and her husband, wrote, “My heart goes out to everyone who In all, more than 50 members of the SSU ing the visibility of the organization in Patrick McCallum, was just one of 158 has been affected by the destructive wildfires community — faculty, staff and students — the community and in Washington, D.C. homes destroyed in the Northern California that have done so much damage in our region. lost their homes in the blaze. Prior to his role at APAICS, he served wildfires that have ravaged parts of Napa and Many faculty, staff and students have been The fires that continue to burn throughout as National Executive Director of the Sonoma counties the past few weeks. evacuated from their homes, and some — Northern California have claimed the lives of JACL, chair of the National Coalition of Sakaki and McCallum, an educational con- tragically — have lost everything. 42 people to date, including Suiko and Arthur Asian Pacific Americans and has been on sultant and lobbyist, narrowly escaped the “Patrick and I lost our home, “ Sakaki Grant, 75 and 95, respectively, who lost their the executive council of the Leadership flames that overtook their home during the continued, “and this makes me think about lives in the Tubbs Fire, which ran through Conference on Civil and Human Rights. early morning hours on Oct. 9. At approxi- what really matters and how important it northern Santa Rosa on Oct. 15 and 16. He also served four years as JACL National President. Mori began his political career in 1972, when he was elected to the city council Asian American State Legislators Meet With for Pleasanton, Calif. He also was elect- ed to the California State Assembly and Japanese Government and Business Leaders served for six years as an assemblyman. PHOTO: COURTESY OF AALD WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six state- and professional journeys as Asian California Governor Signs AB 360 elected officials from diverse Asian Americans, including their careers to Provide Legal Aid for Veterans American backgrounds and regions before becoming politicians. They TORRANCE, CA traveled recently to japan as part of also spoke about the importance of — Gov. Edmund the 2017 Asian American Leader- diversity in politics, especially how it G. Brown Jr. signed ship Delegation program. relates to current events. Assemblymember From Sept. 29-Oct. 7, the delega- Assemblymember Bonta is Cali- Al Muratsuchi’s (D- tion traveled to Tokyo, Kyoto and fornia’s first Filipino American Torrance) Assembly Osaka, where they exchanged ideas legislator. Rep. Johnson is a fourth- Bill (AB) 360 on with Japanese political and govern- generation descendant of Okinawan Oct. 5. This new law requires the Cali- ment leaders, business executives, and Chinese immigrants. Delegate fornia State bar to administer a program nonprofit leaders and academics Pictured in Tokyo (from left) are Delegate Lam is a second-generation Chinese to coordinate free civil legal assistance to further enhance networks that Clarence K. Lam, Rep. Arron Shiroma Ling American. Rep. Mom was born in to veterans and their families who other- can mutually benefit the U.S.-Japan Johanson, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, Rep. Cambodia and immigrated to the wise cannot afford legal services. relationship. Monica Jurado Stonier, Sen. Brian E. Shiozawa, U.S. as a refugee from the civil war This new law also requires the State Now in its fourth year, the 2017 USJC President Irene Hirano Inouye, NAPACSL and Khmer Rouge genocide. Sen. Bar to conduct a statewide survey of AALD delegation included As- Director Irene Kawanabe and Rep. Rady Mom. Shiozawa is a third-generation Japa- programs that provide legal assistance semblymember Rob Bonta (Cali- nese American whose grandparents to veterans in order to better identify fornia State Assembly), State Rep. Metropolitan Assembly, who led a tour of the emigrated from Shizuoka. Rep. whether and where their needs are the Aaron Shiroma Ling Johanson (Hawaii State construction of the 2020 Olympic Village, Stonier is Mexican American and Japanese greatest. AB 360 received unanimous bi- Legislature), Delegate Clarence K. Lam the new Olympic Stadium and the route of American, and her uncles fought in the 442nd partisan support in the Legislature. (Maryland General Assembly), Rep. Rady the marathon, which highlights many parts RCT in World War II. “I know that many veterans often Mom (Massachusetts State Legislature), of Tokyo; Joseph Young, deputy chief of Also accompanying the delegation was struggle to receive disability, health care, State Sen. Brian E. Shiozawa (Utah State mission at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo; mem- USJC President Irene Hirano Inouye and housing and other benefits that they have Senate) and State Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier bers of the National Diet; and officials at the Irene Kawanabe, director of the National earned through their service and sac- (Washington State Legislature). Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with whom they Asian Pacific American Caucus of State rifice,” said Muratsuchi. “California is Government leaders the legislators met in- discussed the U.S.-Japan security alliance Legislators. home to not only the largest veteran pop- cluded Daisaku Kadokawa, mayor of Kyoto, and current threats in the Pacific Region. The AALD is funded by the Sasakawa ulation in the country, but also the largest as well as members of the Kyoto City As- The delegates also spoke at a panel discus- Peace Foundation and implemented by the number of homeless veterans. We need sembly, who shared Kyoto’s efforts in tour- sion in Tokyo entitled “Diversity in Leader- USJC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to to give our veterans the support they ism and beautification; the president and vice ship: The Journey of Asian American State building people-to-people relations between deserve, including civil legal assistance, president of the Osaka City Council, who dis- Legislators,” which was co-hosted by the the U.S. and Japan, in collaboration with the especially those who are struggling on cussed the city’s hopes for hosting the World USJC and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. National Asian Pacific American Caucus of n n the home front.” Expo in 2025; and members of the Tokyo The delegates shared their varied personal State Legislators. NATIONAL Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 5

THIEVES API Contingent — Including JACL — Attends ‘No Muslim Ban Ever’ Vigil in San Francisco TARGETING PHOTOS: COURTESY OF JUDY HAMAGUCHI, SAN FERNANDO JACL SPAM IN HAWAII HONOLULU, HI — Cans of spam have become a common item that is being stolen from Honolulu stores and then sold on the streets for quick cash, according to authorities. Ra Long, who owns a con- Showing their support at the candle- JACL members were part of the API con- venience store in the city, said light vigil were JACL’s John Hayashi, tingent that attended the Oct. 9 vigil. Nancy Satoda and Judy Hamaguchi. More than 300 participants showed their shoplifters have typically tar- support at the “No Muslim Ban Ever” geted alcohol in the past, but vigil at San Francisco City Hall. recently, more cans of Spam ore than 200 people North Korea and Venezuela. Chinese Progres- have gone missing, Hawaii gathered in attendan- JACL’s presence demonstrated sive Association, News Now reported. ce at the “No Muslim the organization’s position on the among others. Area branch, thanked those who “I mean you try to keep an MBan Ever” candlelight vigil, which travel ban as well as its solidarity “There is no place in the world had gathered at the three-hourlong eye on it, but if they run, you was held on Oct. 9 in front of with its API allies. that you see this much diversity, event as well as reaffirmed the pur- just can’t leave the counter and San Francisco City Hall. An API The vigil was organized by hear this many languages spoken,” pose of the vigil. chase them,” Long said. “So, contingent also participated in CAIR-SFBA, the Arab Resource said Hatem Bazian from the Uni- “When we say, ‘No Muslim ban you just got to take the hit.” the event, which included three and Organizing Center, National versity of California, Berkeley, ever,’ we say never again will a Honolulu police said they JACL chapters — San Francisco, Iranian American Council, the who is a professor of Near Eastern community have to suffer cruel, in- took a report of a man lifting a Berkeley and Contra Costa — as Black Alliance for Just Immigra- and Asian American Studies and human and unconstitutional targe- case of the canned meat from a well as JACL staffers. tion and Asian Americans Advan- Asian Diaspora Studies, as well ting by the government under the store earlier this month. The groups gathered on behalf of cing Justice: Asian Law Caucus. as the founder of Zaytuna College, guise of national security,” she said. Kimo Carvalho, a spokes- people affected by President Do- Members of the API contingent the first Muslim undergraduate “When we say, ‘No Muslim ban man for the Institute for Hu- nald Trump’s “travel ban,” which included members from JACL, college in the U.S. “Don’t let anyone ever,’ we mean that we will work man Services, said people denies entry to the U.S. to people Nikkei Resisters, Asian Pacific Is- tell you that you cannot change tirelessly for justice for everyone are stealing spam because it’s from five largely Muslim count- lander Legal Outreach, Japanese history. You can, and you will impacted by this administration’s easy to sell. “It’s quick cash for ries: Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia Latin Americans, the San Fran- change history.” targeting of Arabs, Muslims, un- quick drug money,” he said. and Yemen. On Sept. 24, a new cisco Buddhist Church, Chinese Zahra Billoo, executive direc- documented individuals, people of Hawaiians eat millions version of the “ban” added Chad, for Affirmative Action and the tor of CAIR’s San Francisco Bay color and others.” n of cans of Spam a year, the nation’s highest per-capita consumption of the processed meat, which is cobbled toget- her from a mixture of pork Twin Cities JACL Co-Sponsors Panel Discussion shoulder, ham, sugar and salt. The state’s love affair with Spam began during World War on ‘Art, Identity and Community’ II, when rationing created just he Twin Cities JACL and PHOTO: CHERYL HIRATA-DULAS not fully accepted as part of the the right conditions for the rise Historic Fort Snelling American family. . . . We remain, of a meat that needs no refri- co-sponsored an artists’ in too many ways, present but still geration and has a remarkably Tpanel titled “Art, Identity and invisible,” Suzukamo said. “The long shelf life (indefinitely, the Community” on Sept. 23 at the work of these artists punches company says). Historic Fort Snelling Visitors through that invisibility in the Ann Kondo Corum, who Center in St. Paul, Minn. arresting ways of all good art, and I grew up in Hawaii in the 1950s Moderated by Kerry Morgan, hope they spark new narratives that and has written several Spam- director of Gallery and Exhibition can be added to the conversation in inspired cookbooks, has attri- Programs at the Minneapolis the broader community of what buted Spam’s popularity partly College of Art and Design, four it means to be American, to be to Hawaii’s large Asian popu- local Minnesota artists shared Minnesotan and to be human.” lation. their personal histories, as well as The panel is the third in a series “Asians eat a lot of rice. Spam presented a selection of their past of free community programs held is salty, and it goes well with and current projects. in conjunction with photographer rice,” she told the Associated Painter Leslie Barlow and Pictured (from left) are Wing Young Huie, Steve Ozone, Leslie Paul Kitagaki Jr.’s exhibition Press in 2009. photographers Wing Young Barlow, John Matsunaga and Kerry Morgan in the gallery “Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Huie, John Matsunaga and Steve of the photographic exhibition “Gambatte! Legacy of an Spirit: Japanese American WWII — Associated Press Ozone have varied backgrounds, Enduring Spirit: Japanese American WWII Incarceration, Incarceration, Then & Now.” but they engaged the audience by Then & Now” The exhibit viewing is free and sharing their experiences within open to the public on Saturdays their communities, especially to which they belong help shape acknowledged that the artists’ from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. in regard to marginalization, their identities and influence panel gave him an appreciation 28 at the Historic Fort Snelling invisibility, stereotyping, racism their artistic work. of the challenges and rewards of Visitors Center located at 200 and historical trauma. Les Suzukamo, a former Twin exploring social issues through art. Tower Ave. In addition, each speaker Cities JACL board member, and “Even generations after my For more information, visit offered insights into how his wife, Karen, helped to support grandparents arrived, Asians historicfortsnelling.org or call the experiences of the communities the exhibit and programs. He and other people of color still are (612) 726-1171. 6 Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 IN-DEPTH

PHOTOS: PATTI HIRAHARA AND IMAGES PROVIDED COURTESY OF THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY/NATIONAL ARCHIVES Patti Hirahara

FDR Library’s Paul Sparrow

Japanese American Internment JACL and the FDR section is part of the FDR Presidential Library — Library’s permanent A TIE THAT MANY MAY HAVE NEVER KNOWN exhibition.

‘IMAGES OF INTERNMENT: THE INCARCERATION OF JAPANESE AMERICANS DURING WORLD WAR II’ is featured at the library and sheds light on a very special relationship. By Patti Hirahara, funds for the construction of the ion to last year’s exhibit on Pearl Contributor library and museum building.” Harbor — we wanted to show cause Roosevelt’s decision stemmed and effect,” Sparrow continued. he FDR Presidential from a firm belief that presidential “But the most important message Library and Museum is lo- papers are an important part of the is that to truly understand a great cated in Hyde Park, N.Y., nation’s heritage and should be ac- leader, you must look at both their Tand it is very unique in many ways. cessible to the public. He asked the accomplishments and their fail- According to the National National Archives to take custody ures. In this case, one of the great Archives, “The Presidential of his papers and other historical champions of human rights was Library system formally began in materials, as well as administer his pressured to incarcerate 80,000 1939, when President Franklin D. library.” American citizens because of rac- Roosevelt donated his personal “The library opened June 30, ist hysteria and ‘national security and presidential papers to the Fed- 1941, and it is the first presiden- concerns.’ It is a common thread eral government. At the same time, tial library and the only one that in American history that national Roosevelt pledged part of his estate was actually used by a sitting security issues are used to violate at Hyde Park to the United States, president,” said FDR Presidential constitutional rights, particularly of and friends of the president formed Library Director Paul Sparrow. minority populations.” a nonprofit corporation to raise This year, in commemoration of The exhibition opens with a sec- the 75th anniversary of Roosevelt’s tion that explores the following PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE OBATA FAMILY AND THE FDR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY/NATIONAL ARCHIVES signing of Executive Order 9066, questions: “Why Did FDR Issue the FDR Presidential Library has Executive Order 9066?” and “What opened its new exhibition “Images Did the Executive Order Do?” of Internment — The Incarcera- The opening section also examines tion of Japanese Americans During opposition to the Executive Order World War II.” and the special role of First Lady This exhibit is the result of two Eleanor Roosevelt, who opposed years of planning and development, her husband’s Executive Order and in seeing the exhibit’s name, and worked to assist Japanese a scholar might wonder why the Americans confined in the govern- words “internment” and “incarcer- ment camps. ation” were used in the title. The Japanese American Citizens “The curator was very aware League’s tie to this story is part of the issues surrounding the use of its relationship with Eleanor of the term ‘internment,’ and Roosevelt. On Jan. 13, 1942, Sam we wanted to be accurate,” ac- Hohri, national press agent for cording to Sparrow. “But most the JACL, wrote a letter to Mrs. people know it by that name. So, we Roosevelt at her 1600 Pennsylvania wanted to make it clear that this Ave. address. “Moonlight Over Topaz, Utah” watercolor on silk, was a photographic exhibition He stated on behalf of the JACL: 1942, was painted by artist Chiura Obata (1885- about the ‘internment,’ but also “We wish to express our deep 1975) and was presented to Eleanor Roosevelt that it involved the incarceration of appreciation for your timely Entrance to the FDR exhibition “Images by the JACL in a 1943 White House ceremony. American citizens, not just the in- expressions relative to aliens, of Internment — The Incarceration of Mrs. Roosevelt displayed this painting in her ternment of foreign nationals. which you made over your national Japanese Americans During World War II.” New York City apartment until her death. “This exhibit is really a compan- network radio program Sunday. IN-DEPTH Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 7

PHOTOS: PATTI HIRAHARA FDR Presidential Library “Images of camps and the postwar efforts that importantly, we believe we have Internment” led to a formal apology by the gov- dramatically increased the number photo gallery ernment and payments of $20,000 of Japanese and Asian American to survivors,” stated Herman R. visitors — because we are now tell- Eberhardt, supervisory museum ing THEIR story as well,” Sparrow curator of the FDR Presidential said. Library and Museum. To educate the public on this Most of the photographs featured time in history, the FDR Library is in the exhibition were shot by War hosting a whole series of programs Relocation Authority photogra- featuring authors, historians, art- phers Clem Albers, Hikaru Iwa- ists and people who have personal saki, Dorothea Lange and Francis stories to tell in addition to reach- Stewart, with a large selection of ing out to local schools. There is photographs shot by famed land- also information available on the scape photographer Ansel Adams, library’s virtual tour (http://www. who obtained permission to take fdrlibraryvirtualtour.org/page07- FDR’s family home photographs in Manzanar. 15.asp), a You Tube video about Springwood Other War Relocation Au- the incarceration (https://www. thority photographers’ work youtube.com/watch?v=O-iVxs2x- are also shown, along with a uYc), as well as Sparrow’s personal small group of photographs commentary on the images shown selected from the thousands in “Images of Internment” (https:// taken by two amateur pho- fdr.blogs.archives.gov/2017/02/17/ tographers, George and images-of-internment/). Frank C. Hirahara, a father The library also has a section and son who were incarcerat- in its permanent exhibition that ed in Heart Mountain, Wyo. also details Japanese American in- Their photographs were tak- ternment history from its inception Pictured at the exhibit (from left) are WSU en directly inside the camp, during World War II. “We are especially thankful for subsequently do- Libraries’ Trevor Bond, FDR Library’s Herman R. thus giving a more personal On the 75th anniversary of the the opinion in which you expressed nated to the FDR Eberhardt and WSU Libraries’ Jay Starratt. viewpoint of life there from signing of Executive Order 9066 concern for the morale of those who Presidential Li- actual incarcerees. on Feb. 19, 2017, acclaimed actor- are now classified enemy aliens, brary. To this day, it “We selected photographs that “We received special as- activist George Takei, Theodore for Japanese aliens residing in this shows how important and precious documented the entire story of the sistance from the staff at the Still Roosevelt’s great-great grandson country are prohibited by law from this time in history was to the First forced removal and incarceration Picture Branch of the National Kermit Roosevelt and Sparrow held naturalization and the consequent Lady. of Japanese Americans during Archives and Records Adminis- a conversation presentation to open privileges of citizenship and are What is also interesting are the World War II — beginning with de- tration, which holds the records the exhibition at the FDR Library. thus involuntarily aliens,” Hohri slogans that appear on the JACL pictions of life in Japanese Ameri- — including photographs — of “Mr. Takei has such authenticity continued. “We are appreciative headquarter’s letterhead — “An can communities on the West Coast the War Relocation Authority; the on this issue that his words carry of the general good will and sym- All-American Organization of prior to Executive Order 9066, fol- staff of the Prints and Photographs great weight,” Sparrow recalled. pathy, which have been shown us American Citizens . . . For Better lowed by the posting of the ‘evacu- Division of the Library of Con- “He was so open and honest about who are of Japanese extraction, Americans in A Greater America” ation’ order in those communities; gress, which holds the Manzanar his experience and about what it but whose allegiance to the United — from its 1623 Webster St. ad- the forced removal and transpor- photographs shot by Ansel Ad- means for ALL Americans. I think States is as undivided as that of any dress in San Francisco in 1942. tation of Japanese Americans to ams; the staff of the Manuscripts, it was also very emotional for him other American.” The new exhibition was cre- the temporary ‘assembly centers’; Archives and Special Collections — some of the photographs be- This original letter is on display ated by the staff of the Franklin conditions of life in those ‘assem- at the Washington State University came very personal. One photo in the exhibition as well as a Chiura D. Roosevelt Presidential Library bly centers’; the subsequent trans- Libraries, which holds the photo- in particular was of a young boy Obata watercolor on silk created in and Museum, who worked closely portation of Japanese Americans graphic collection by George and looking through the slats of a cattle 1942 titled “Moonlight Over To- with a panel of historians that then to the 10 camps constructed in the Frank C. Hirahara; and Chief of truck — when he saw it, he choked paz, Utah.” Obata (1885-1975) was reviewed and approved the exhibi- nation’s interior; life inside those Interpretation Alisa Lynch and the up and said he remembered that teaching in the art department at tion text. Panel members included camps; the story of Japanese Amer- staff of the Manzanar National His- moment so well in his own experi- the University of California, Berke- Dr. Allida Black, a historian and icans who served in America’s mil- toric Site, who generously lent us a ence. Just a 5-year-old boy, loaded ley, when Executive Order 9066 author; Professor Greg Robinson itary during the war, especially the copy of their film ‘Remembering onto a truck and watching his home was signed. He and his family were of the Universite du Quebec a Mon- famous 442nd Regimental Combat Manzanar,’ which is shown in the fade away in the distance as the confined at the Central Utah (To- treal; and Professor David Woolner Team; the government’s flawed exhibition,” Eberhardt added. truck drove away.” paz) camp, where he established an of Marist College. program to separate ‘loyal’ and al- “The reaction to the exhibition art school and continued his work There are 209 photographs on legedly ‘disloyal’ Japanese Ameri- has been extremely » See LIBRARY on page 12 as a painter. display in the exhibition. cans; and, finally, the closing of the positive, and more In May 1943, shortly after the First Lady’s well-publicized visit to the Gila River camp in Arizona, a delegation from the JACL visited A SECRET DARKROOM the White House to express its grat- itude for her concern for the treat- How a father and son documented life in Heart Mountain, Wyo. ment of Japanese Americans. eorge Hirahara, with the help of his The reason the darkroom was a secret was During the group’s visit, its teenaged son Frank, built a six-foot due to the fact that George Hirahara was an members presented Obata’s paint- darkroom and miniature photo stu- alien and was prohibited from using or own- ing of the Topaz camp to Eleanor Gdio under their barrack apartment “15-9-A” ing a camera. His son, Frank C. Hirahara, Roosevelt, and on June 16, she sent in Heart Mountain, Wyo., in 1943 in order to however, was an American-born citizen Artist Rendering a letter to Obata, thanking him for document life inside the camp. and could possess and use a camera but not by Robert Nailon the painting. After the end of World Unsure of the consequences, the two ama- take any photographs of military-sensitive War II, Obata returned to Cali- teur photographers from Yakima, Wash., took locations. preserving history during a time that should fornia and was reappointed to his and developed more than 2,000 images inside In reviewing WRA Hirahara family files, it never be forgotten and did not report their university position. the camp and gave their own personal narra- appears the administrators in Heart Mountain activity. Eleanor Roosevelt displayed this tive of what they saw through the camera lens may have been aware of the family’s photo- painting in her New York apart- from 1943-45. graphic activity but felt the Hirahara’s were — P. H. ment until her death in 1962. It was 8 Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 COMMUNITY JACL Legacy Fund Grant Supports the Japanese American Showcase at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival PHOTOS: COURTESY OF PAAFF By Rob Buscher, Andrew Okada’s grandmother Contributor and the unspoken bond of trau- ma that exists between them. rom silent film actor Sessue Lastly, in the short documentary Hayakawa to James Beard “Cliff Superfan!” the audience Award-winning chef No- learns about amateur historian Fbuo Fukuda and everything in bet- Cliff Hayashi’s attempts to pre- ween, Japanese Americans are the serve the history of incarceration. subject of this year’s Philadelphia In addition to films dealing Asian American Film Festival’s with incarceration, the Japanese (PAAFF) main program showca- American Showcase also high- se, which runs from Nov. 9-19. lights community history in a Established in 2008 and “Sansei Dream” variety of creative pursuits that operated by a team of dedicated explore the diversity of experience volunteers since its inception, in within the Nikkei diaspora. 2015 the PAAFF grew to become The main highlight of this sec- the largest Asian American and tion is being hosted during the Pacific Islander film festival on the PAAFF’s Opening Night and will East Coast. This year as the festival feature musician Goh Nakamura, celebrates its 10th anniversary, its who will give a live performan- programs probe the intersections ce of the new original score he of art as activism and historical was commissioned to compose memory within the AAPI commu- for 1919 silent film “The Dragon nity. Recognizing that 2017 is also Painter.” the 75th anniversary of Executive Starring Japanese immigrant Order 9066, the PAAFF is hosting Hayakawa, “The Dragon Painter” The Mochida Family of Hayward, Calif., the Japanese American Showcase Trucks with evacuees from San Pedro, is a fantasy romance about love awaits evacuation in “And Then They as part of its ongoing collaborati- Calif., in “And Then They Came for Us” and creative inspiration. Tatsu Came for Us.” on with the Philadelphia chapter of (Hayakawa) is a reclusive painter the JACL. who lives in the mountains, pain- The showcase is made possible ting images of the dragon princess by support from the Legacy Fund he loved in another life. Tatsu Grant, which was established by comes to believe the daughter of the JACL National Council at the a wealthy art collector is his lost 1990 convention in San Diego. princess, but as he finds happiness The fund originated from monies in love, his art begins to suffer. donated by JACL members who In his prime, Hayakawa was as gave a portion of their redress popular as Charlie Chaplin, as awards to further the legacy of rich as Douglas Fairbanks and, to Nikkei in America through a va- this day, the only Asian American riety of chapter-led educational to own his own Hollywood studio. and cultural programs. This show- Although set in Japan, the film case embodies the Legacy Fund, was shot on location in Yosemite “The Orange Story” since the majority of selected National Park and stars a predo- film titles involve the legacy of in- minately Japanese American cast, carceration as it relates to ongoing including his wife, Tsuru Aoki. social justice causes that affect Rights Era America, the film also liberties and the organized resis- In addition to this three-film Produced by Hayakawa’s own our community today. tells the unlikely tale of the small- tance by Japanese Americans be- series of documentaries related Haworth Pictures, “The Dragon While there have been dozens of town Arkansas mayor of Italian hind bars. Aderer is expected to be to wartime incarceration, the Painter” deliberately provides an films made about the incarceration descent who worked tirelessly to in attendance to lead a post-film showcase also highlights inter- authentic perspective on Japanese experience, three new documenta- ensure the preservation and re- discussion with Tule Lake camp generational trauma experienced culture that counters the domi- ries included in the showcase were membrance of these two incarce- survivor and Philadelphia JACL by Sansei and Yonsei communi- nant narrative of stereotypes, vi- chosen for their unconventional ration sites. Documentary subject Chapter member Ed Kobayashi. ty members through a combined olence and melodramatic conflict approaches to telling this story. and Jerome incarceration survivor The documentary “And Then program of four narrative and expected in so-called “Oriental” Feature documentary “Relocati- Alice Takemoto and her son, Paul, They Came for Us,” narrated in documentary short films titled films of the period. For these on, Arkansas” explores the expe- are expected to be in attendance part by actor-activist George Ta- “Legacies of Camp.” reasons, it can be considered one riences of two Japanese American for a post-film Q & A session. kei, brings history into the present “Legacies of Camp” offers a of the first Asian American films families who chose to remain in Another film “Resistance at Tule by contextualizing the incarce- broad range of perspectives from in history. the Deep South after the Jerome Lake” recounts in unnerving de- ration story within the efforts of the narrative short “The Orange Nakamura makes a natural and Rohwer camps were closed tail an aspect of the incarceration several contemporary activists as Story,” which is about a grocer choice for this program since he following the end of World War II. that is often overshadowed by the they speak out against the Muslim who must abandon everything as has been scoring films for just Navigating racial segregation in dominant narrative of cooperation registry and travel ban. he prepares for evacuation, to ex- over a decade, with his work fea- the Jim Crow era, these families and military service. An inspiring and cautionary tale perimental short “Sansei Dream,” tured prominently on the scores of worked as sharecroppers living Director Konrad Aderer dis- for these dark political times, this about a young farmer who un- Ridley Scott films “A Good Year,” in shotgun houses amongst des- pels that myth by telling the film will be preceded by the short covers the truth about his Nisei “American Gangster” and “Body cendants of African slaves, yet long-suppressed story of the Tule documentary “One-Two-One-Se- mother’s dark past through a sub- of Lies.” His song “Daylight Sa- were allowed to attend white-only Lake Segregation Center through ven” that tells the story of a Nisei conscious dream state. Another vings” is also included on the schools. his engrossing documentary that woman whose parents decided to short in this program, “9066,” soundtrack to the 2007 Robert A fascinating reflection on exposes the worst of the U.S. commit suicide rather than suffer conveys an intimate documenta- Benton film “Feast of Love,” star- the racial dynamics of pre-Civil government’s violations of civil the indignity of incarceration. ry portrait of Yonsei filmmaker ring Morgan Freeman and Greg COMMUNITY Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 9

Kinnear. In addition, Nakamura — this story takes audiences from Western” follows a group of Ja- awarded the James Beard Award online at tiny.cc/PAAFF17 starred in two indie feature films the Transcontinental Railroad to panese musicians as they pursue for Best Chef: Southwest. Today, program. inspired by his music: 2011’s WWII incarceration, 442nd In- their passion for American count- he continues bridging the gap bet- ‘The Dragon Painter’ — “Surrogate Valentine” and 2012’s fantry Regiment and beyond. Join- ry and bluegrass music 70-plus ween the U.S. and Japan through Opening Night Film “Daylight Savings,” for which he ed by koto master Shoko Hikage, years after the end of WWII. A his Phoenix, Ariz., restaurant Nov. 9 from 7-11 p.m. at Lightbox composed the soundtracks. the showcase performance will music-fueled, character-driven Teeter House, where he serves a Film Center, 3701 Chestnut St. Another musical highlight will consist of a 20-minute excerpt out film about the lasting impact of unique menu that blends South- Legacies of Camp Shorts be a mixed-media theater per- of the larger play, followed by an the U.S. Occupation in post-war western ingredients with traditio- Nov. 11 from 11:30 a.m.-12:50 formance of “Aunt Lily’s Flower interactive discussion activity. Japan, audiences will not soon nal Japanese cooking techniques. p.m. at Institute of Contemporary Book,” starring Emmy-winning The last two films in this show- forget scenes of Japanese count- In recognition of JACL’s part- Art, 118 S. 36th St. jazz musician Mark Izu and case expand the definition of ry western icon Charlie Nakatani nership with the PAAFF, current ‘And Then They Came for Us’ his wife, Brenda Wong Aoki. Japanese American to include playing the Grand Ole Opry in JACL members are eligible to Nov. 11 from 1:10-2:30 p.m. at These two acclaimed artists share Shin-Nikkei, or new first-generati- Nashville, Tenn. Following the receive free tickets to attend all Institute of Contemporary Art, touching and personal family his- on immigrants, whose post-WWII film screening, audience members of the Japanese American Show- 118 S. 36th St. tories from a recently discovered immigration experience offers will be treated to a live perfor- case programs. (For details, email ‘Relocation, Arkansas’ diary, expanded through story and a completely different narrative mance from local Filipino Ame- Rob Buscher at rob@philly Nov. 11 from 3:30-5:20 p.m. song. from that which is often attributed rican father-son bluegrass duo asianfilmfest.org.) at Lightbox Film Center, Tracking more than 100 years to our community. Rick and Chris Marcera, as well Several Eastern District Coun- 3701 Chestnut St. of history in the American West Feature documentary “Far as a short reception kicking off the cil chapters are organizing group ‘Aunt Lily’s Flower Book’ Closing Weekend of the PAAFF. travel to visit the festival, and the Nov. 11 from 6:15-7:15 p.m. The final program in this series National Youth/Student Council at Lightbox Film Center, tells the story of free-spirited Chef will be hosting a Youth Summit 3701 Chestnut St. Nobuo Fukuda in the feature do- in conjunction with the open- ‘Far Western’ cumentary “Kakehashi: Portrait ing weekend of the festival on Nov. 16 from 7:45-9:45 p.m. of Chef Nobuo Fukuda.” Not to be Nov. 10-12. at Fleisher Art Memorial, confused with the Kakehashi Pro- JACL Youth Members wishing 719 Catherine St. gram that sponsors youth travel to to attend the NY/SC Summit ‘Kakehashi: A Portrait of Japan, this film is titled after the may be eligible for free travel and Chef Nobuo Fukuda’ vision that Chef Fukuda’s father accommodations. Please contact Nov. 18 from 11 a.m.-Noon had for his future — to bridge the your local NY/SC representative at Asian Arts Initiative, gap between Japan and the rest of for further details. 1219 Vine St. the world. ‘Resistance at Tule Lake’ Rising from humble origins as a The JA Showcase programs Nov. 18 from 3:30-5:15 p.m. dishwasher in the kitchen of Be- are listed in order of sequence. “9066” features filmmaker Andrew Okada’s at Asian Arts Initiative, nihana, in 2007, Chef Fukuda was Full program listing is available grandmother and the unspoken bond between them. 1219 Vine St. n

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Grand Ave. wine tasting and meeting with Ikeda of Densho is the keynote nese American college student Price: Advance tickets $25; speaker and the program will who resisted incarceration during local winemaker Jason Mikami Standby tickets $30; of Mikami Vineyards. Guests also feature a screening of World War II. Michael Hisamoto Children 12 and under free PNW “Hidden Histories,” followed by plays Hirabayashi. will also be treated to a musical This exhibit will explore the Info: For more information and performance by the trio of Dr. a panel discussion on Japanese celebrated Japanese artist’s Youth Leadership Seminar Series’ tickets, visit http://www. Anthony Brown, Mark Izu and American incarceration. The film immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms ‘A Primer on 510(c)(3)’s for lyricstage.com/productions/ Masaru Koga, as well as a is a touring program of five short — the artist’s most iconic Young Professionals’ production.cfm?ID=131. performance by NLF children. narratives about the incarceration kaleidoscopic environments Seattle, WA Sushi will be prepared by chefs during World War II. — alongside large-scale Nov. 18; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: Visit http://www.minidoka. FDR Library’s Images of from We Be Sushi. All proceeds installations and key paintings, Keiro Rehab Center org/events/. Internment Exhibition from the evening will benefit sculptures and works on paper. Garden and Kimochi Rooms Hyde Park, NY NLF’s programs and its Tickets go on sale beginning 1601 E. Yesler Way Mile High JACL Community Forum Thru Dec. 31 Building Fund. Sept. 1. 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Light from the National Archives. $45 JACL Members The Robey Theatre Co. and East part with a grant from the refreshments will be served. The exhibition also features West Players with support from Robert Chinn Foundation. Info: Contact al_ots@ The San Francisco chapter of the photographs taken by Ansel the S. Mark Taper Foundation Info: Visit https:// hotmail.com. JACL presents Jeanne Sakata’s Adams at Manzanar and a present Philip Kan Gotanda’s jaclleadershipnonprofits. “Hold These Truths” featuring selection of photos from the “Yohen,” starring Danny Glover eventbrite.com/. Greg Watanabe, which brings WSU George and Frank C. and featuring June Angela. 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Their Nikkei Endowment 9920 Normandale Blvd. JACL’s John Hayashi featuring Events in the calendar section change in routine prompts This traveling exhibit, sponsored This event will feature a luncheon, Dale Minami, Don Tamaki and are listed based on space questions of life, aging and love. by the National Parks Service silent auction and guest speaker Watanabe will be held along with Info: Visit eastwestplayers.org. Japanese American Confinement John Matsunaga, a Minneapolis- availability. Place a ‘Spotlight’ a post-panel reception. Please Sites Grant 2015, brings to life the based visual artist/photographer, ad with photos of your event note: The event is recommended Toyo: Behind the Glass Eye Tuna Canyon Detention Station, educator and activist. His for maximum exposure. for ages 14 and up. Contains Los Angeles, CA which housed more than 2,000 work in the visual arts explores mature language. The estimated Thru Dec. 10 individuals during World War II. Asian American and Japanese FOR MORE INFO: run time is approximately 90 JACCC The exhibit features government American history, identity and [email protected] minutes with no intermission. George J. Doizaki Gallery documents, diorama, diaries experience, with an emphasis (213) 620-1767 Info: Email judy.hamaguchi@ on the wartime incarceration OBITUARIES Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 11

Yamashita, Hiroji (Hige), 94, Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 4; he was predeceased by his son, Jim (April) Yamashita, and his daughter, Kathy Yamashita; he is survived by his wife, Alice; children, Gloria Yamashita, Peggy (Ivan) Pang and Judy (Scott) McClinton; siblings, Lillian Komatsu Aoki, Jimmy Shinichi, 96, Lake- by her husband, Koichi; she is sur- children, Glenn (Ana) Masuzumi, two sisters; he is also survived by and Miyo Abe; gc: 5. wood, CA, Sept. 19; he was pre- vived by her children, Akemi (John) Janice (Mark) Masuzumi-Matsuna- nieces and nephews; gc: 10; ggc: 19; deceased by his wife, Alice; he is Uomoto, Yutaka (Donna), Sachi (Ar- ga and Sharon (Paul) Sawai; broth- gggc: 23. survived by their sons, James and thur) Hashima and Misako (John) er, Bob (Chris); sisters-in-law, Viv- Thomas; he is also survived by other Winnen; gc: 6; ggc: 3. ian Masuzumi, Mildred Castro and Shimabukuro, Karen Eiko, 77, relatives. Kathleen (Steve) Kubota-Fox; gc: 5. Gardena, CA, Sept. 13; she was Ibata, Agnes, 98, Beach Park, IL, predeceased by her husband, Ray- Arakaki, Richard, 82, Anaheim, Oct. 8; during WWII, her family and Mikami, Wallace Hideo, 82, Hono- mond; she is survived by her son, CA, Oct. 9; he was predeceased she were incarcerated at a WRA lulu, HI, Sept. 18; he is survived by Earl; daughter, Joy (Andrew Berkin); by his wife, Lillian; he is survived by Center; she was predeceased by his wife, Lolita; stepdaughter, Noelle sister, Florence Goya; she is also his children, Sharon (Gary) Wright, her son, Richard; she is survived Stettner; siblings, Marian Asato, Be- survived by nephews, nieces and Craig (Caroline), Cleve (Sun), Grant by her husband, Tom; son, David atrice Mikami and Edward Mikami. other relatives; gc: 1. (Cathy) and Blake; gc: 12. (Patricia); daughter-in-law, Jane Barber Ibata; gc: 7; ggc: 12. Miyamoto, Emiko, 86, Camarillo, Shimizu, Tommy Wataru, 85, CA, Sept. 25; she is survived by Gardena, CA, Sept. 23; he was Ishibashi, Eiko, 92, Los Angeles, her children, Jeffrey (Wende) and predeceased by his wife, Joyce Mit- Yasuda, Susumu, 90, Los Alamitos, CA, Oct. 8; she was predeceased Alan (Julia) Miyamoto; siblings, Sue sue; he is survived his sons, Duane CA, Sept. 12; he was predeceased by her husband, Norito, and their Yamamura and Mikio (Sanaye) Shi- (Julie) and Randy (Yaeko) Shimizu; by his son, Don Yasuda; he is sons, Kenneth Kenichi Ishibashi and moide; sisters-in-law, Bessie and siblings, Ethel (Daniel) Chang and survived by his wife, Frances; Raymond Tsutomu Ishibashi; she is Yoneko Shimoide, Yoshiye Kura- Iwao (Katherine) Shimizu; gc: 3. children, Doug (Julie) and Chris survived by her daughters, Sharon moto, Molly Takahashi and Emiko (Dave) Shigekuni; sister-in-law, Kazue Ishibashi and Joanne Hidemi Miyamoto; she is also survived by Sugiyama, Irene, 91, Los Angeles, Reiko Yasuda; he is also survived Ishibashi (David Jung); daughter-in- and by nieces, nephews and other CA, Sept. 11; she is survived by her by nieces, nephews and other law, Michiko Honda; gc: 2. relatives; gc: 5. children, Sharon (Brian) O’Rourke, relatives; gc: 5; ggc: 2. Kit Sugiyama and Rod (Claire) Iwai, Rhoda T., 79, Los Angeles, Mori, Tsutaye, 96, Los Angeles, CA, Sugiyama; sister, Elsie Higa; she is CA, Sept. 17; she is survived by Sept. 11; she is survived by her son, also survived by nieces, nephews her husband, Seiji; children, Tami Johnny (Wendy); sisters, Dorothy and other relatives; gc: 4. Daikoku, Tasuku, 91, San Mateo, Iwai-Matsuda, Stacey (Daniel) Ishi- Nakayu and Sue Kuwata; gc: 2. CA, Oct. 8; during WWII, his fam- maru and Kent Iwai; sister, Grace Tada, Chieko, 98, Los Angeles, CA, ily and he were incarcerated at the (Hank) Yamada; she is also sur- Munekata, Ryo, 96, Los Angeles, Sept. 12; she was predeceased by Tule Lake WRA Center in CA; he vived by nieces, nephews and other CA, Sept. 29; he is survived by his her husband, Percy; she is survived was predeceased by his wife, June relatives; gc: 3. wife, Yooko; children, Emi Munekata by her nieces and nephews, grand- Natsuye, and his siblings, Yayeko (Myles Morimoto) and Mark (Nancy); nieces and grandnephews and other Fay Tokunaga, Shigeto Daikoku gc: 4. relatives. and Midori Ishida; he is survived by his children, Gale Daikoku- Nakai, Mitsuko, 90, San Francisco, Tanaka, Rose Masako, 93, Los Bommelaere and Norma Daikoku; CA, Sept. 15; she was predeceased Angeles, CA, Sept. 16; she is siblings, Umeyo Helen Tanaka, by her husband, Michikazu; she is survived by her sons, Brian Yoshikawa, Helen, 67, Elk Grove, Saburo Daikoku, Yoshito Daikoku survived by their children; gc: 7. (Josephine) and Michael (Julie); CA, Oct. 7; she was predeceased by and Akira Daikoku; gc: 3. brother, Masahisa Kozen; gc: 2. her husband, Ted; she is survived by Oyama, Kenneth K., 78, San her children, Shannon, Derek and Francisco, CA, Aug. 14; he is sur- Toyoshima, Suyeko, 83, San Jose, Tara; she is also survived by her in- vived by his wife, Alice; siblings, CA, Aug. 26; she was predeceased laws, nephews and nieces; gc: 4. Janet, Robert (Pat), Carol and by her husband, Akiyoshi; she is sur- Clifford (Beverly); he is also survived vived by her children, Randy, Penny by cousins, a nephew and nieces. (Alvan) and Peggy; gc: 2. Iwanaga, Ross Rasuo, 94, Diamond Bar, CA, Aug. 12; he is Saito, Shinobu James, 94, San Pe- Tsuboi, Roy, 87, Seattle, WA, survived by his son, Rick (Emi) dro, CA, Sept. 26; he served in the Aug. 23; during the Korean War, he Iwanaga; sister-in-law, Taye 442nd Regimental Combat Team; he served in the U.S. Army; he is sur- Iwanaga; gc: 3. is survived by his wife, Yoko; sisters- vived by his wife, Jane; daughters, in-law, Carol Ann Saito, Natsumi Abe Roxanne Kumasaka, Dana (Kevin) and Terumi Shibuya; he is also sur- Lim and Cheryl (Ching) Wang; gc: 8. vived by nephews and a niece. Usui, Roy Mitsuo, 91, Torrance, Dote, Harumi, 104, Sacramento, Sakamoto, Emi, 90, Buena Park, CA, Sept. 15; he is survived by his CA, Sept. 25; she and her husband, CA, Sept. 26; she is survived by her wife, Aiko; children, Janice (Ricky Asato, and their children were in- sister, Fumi Sakamoto; she is also Kanechika), Usui Kanechika and carcerated at the Tule Lake WRA survived by nieces, nephews and Alan; siblings, Yoneko Aoki, Frank Yujiri, Mitsuko, 94, Pomona, Center in CA; she is survived by her other relatives. (Susie) Usui, Mary Toma, Terry CA, Sept. 23; she is survived children, Hiroaki (Amy), Emiko and (Roy) Nakawatase and Jim (Nancy) by her children, Kenneth Kenji Nobuko “Nancy” (Hiroshi) Uota; she Sakamoto, John, 97, Sacramen- Usui; sister-in-law, Emiko Nishi- (Lucy) and Alice Mariko (Steve) is also survived by nieces, nephews to, CA, Sept. 18; he is survived by yama; brother-in-law, Jim Naka- Baba; she is also survived by and extended family; gc: 4; ggc: 5. a daughter, three step-children, mura; he is also survived by nieces, nieces, nephews and other rela- nephews and other relatives; gc: 3. tives; gc: 3. n Fu, Eiko, 86, Haleiwa, HI, Sept. 14; Kojima, Yasunobu, 82, Sacra- she was predeceased by her hus- mento, CA, Sept. 9; during WWII, he band, George; she is survived by her was incarcerated at the Tule Lake four children, Annie (Dave), Charles, WRA Center in CA; he is survived by PLACE A TRIBUTE Margaret (John) and James. his wife, Yuri; children, Rev. Brian ‘In Memoriam’ is a free (Yumiko) Kojima, Sharon (Lloyd) listing that appears on a Hiramoto, Sumiko, 96, Los Gong, Laurie (Ken) Kojima-Black limited, space-available basis. Angeles, CA, Oct. 5; she is survived and Jennifer Kojima; brothers, Touru Tributes honor your loved by her sons, John (Debbie) and (May), Satoshi (Christine) and Norio Paul; sister, Tatsuko Harada; she is (Dorothy); gc: 10. ones with text and photos and also survived by nieces, nephews appear in a timely manner at and other relatives; gc: 2. Masuzumi, Paul Katsuyuki, 77, the rate of $20/column inch. Gardena, CA, Oct. 5; he was prede- Contact: Hirota, Masako, 92, Alhambra, ceased by his wife, Peggy, and his [email protected] CA, Aug. 25; she was predeceased brother, Ralph; he is survived by his or call (213) 620-1767 12 Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2017 COMMENTARY/IN-DEPTH REIMAGINE EVERYTHING LIBRARY >> continued from page 7 PHOTO: PATTI HIRAHARA The “Images of Intern- ment” exhibition will close Eleanor Are You Prepared to Care? on Dec. 31, and nothing is Roosevelt on the schedule for the next Visited all your important papers. So, I workbooks available as a guide. couple of years in having any Gila organized mine and filed them The workbooks walk you through other exhibitions on the Japa- River. in one drawer. Would you like the first steps needed to prepare for nese American incarceration me to help you with yours?” your role as a caregiver: at the library. • “Are there too many stairs in • Start the Conversation Approximately 194,000 your home? Should we look for • Form Your Team individuals visited the FDR a single-story home for you? Or, Presidential Library and By Ron Mori • Make a Plan a condo with an elevator?” • Find Support Visitor Center last year, with many home at Val Kill, Top Cottage, the recently had a conversation • Another entry point would be to • Care for Yourself having their own special connec- Vanderbilt mansion and, of course, with my mom that was unlike talk about a family friend or a • Resources tion to that part of the American the great local food at the Culinary any other conversation that I relative who may be in a similar • Goals & Needs Checklist story. Institute and the Walkway Over the Ihave had with her in my life. She’s situation: “Auntie Jane told me • Charts & Checklists “I think one of the most impor- Hudson. going to be 90 in two weeks, and that she completed her advan- • Sample Caregiving Plans tant parts to see of the FDR Li- In personally coming to the FDR she started out the phone conversa- ced directives. Have you done brary exhibit is the section on his Presidential Library, a person tion by saying she’s going to clean yours or thought about getting For a copy of the workbook, polio,” said Sparrow. “The film might have mixed feelings, espe- out the garage to make it easy on yours done? I can help you.” visit aarp.org/caregiving or call there is very powerful. Seeing his cially those who were incarcer- (877) 333-5885. us. Don’t anticipate what your steel braces, the story behind the ated behind barbed wired during I asked, “Easy on us?” This I have mine ready for my talk March of Dimes and how FDR’s WWII. But in seeing the various loved one may say or how he or she with mom! was my “in” to having a preplan- may react. It’s most important to efforts eventually led to finding a correspondence and information ning conversation regarding her start the conversation, which will *Caregiving Among Asian cure for polio is one visitors should about the Japanese American incar- caregiving. hopefully be an ongoing discussion. Americans and Pacific Islanders see. Most people don’t know why ceration, the FDR Library gives an Caregiving conversations are Be open to the responses. Listen Age 50+ Executive Summary. his face is on the dime. It’s because unbiased view of what happened. It difficult to have no matter how old carefully, and express your love AARP Report. November 2014. he created the March of Dimes, the wants to educate people about this your loved one is. And if you are and concern for your loved one. only medical charity that ever cured dark time in history to ensure that like most families, it’s not the right If your loved one is open to pur- the disease it was created for.” this will never happen again. time to have a discussion when suing the issue, then it’s time to Ron Mori is co-president of the Visitors planning on going to you’re facing an unanticipated ca- take the next steps in preparing to Washington, D.C., JACL chap- Hyde Park should plan to spend a For further information, please regiving situation. So, I’m glad my care. Central to the process is the ter and manager of community, whole day to see the FDR Presi- check the FDR Presidential mom gave me the “in.” core value that the wishes of the states and national affairs — mul- dential Library and Museum, Library and Museum website at At AARP, we want to be able to person to receive the care must be ticultural leadership for AARP. FDR’s home, Eleanor Roosevelt’s https://fdrlibrary.org/. help you think about and start care- paramount. giving conversations early, before a The plan should be made with family crisis. I’ve written about the the participation, knowledge and importance of preplanning when it AMERICAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL consent of your loved one. A per- comes to caregiving, and Novem- son with a cognitive impairment ber is the perfect time to start or 2018 TOUR SCHEDULE such as dementia or Alzheimer’s reaccess your family caregiving should be able to participate as Hokkaido Snow Festivals Holiday Tour (Ernest Hida)...... Feb 3-12 plans with loved ones. much as possible. Lake Akan, Abashiri, Sounkyo, Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya. We really are all in this together, Determining who should be part Japan Yukkuri Holiday Tour (Ernest Hida) ...... Apr 4-17 so we should include young adults of the planning team is next, and Tokyo, Shimoda, Shizuoka, Takayama, Kanazawa, Noto Peninsula, in family caregiving discussions the loved one should be asked who Kyoto, Miyako Odori Show. as well. The “Caregiving in the to include. The tasks of the team Danube River Holiday Cruise (Carol Hida) ...... Apr 23-May 4 U.S. 2015” report, published by the will be to figure out the priorities Prague, Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest. National Alliance for Caregiving of the loved one: where to live, na- With AMA Waterways Cruise Line. (Elaine Ishida) ...... Apr 27-May 6 and AARP, found that nearly 25 ture of care needed. Finances are Heritage of America Holiday Tour New York City, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Shenandoah Valley, Charlottesville, percent of caregivers are millen- always difficult to discuss among Williamsburg, Yorktown, Washington DC. nials — between roughly the ages family members but is at the core of 20-36. I was amazed to read this Cape Cod-Islands of New England Tour (Carol Hida & Elaine Ishida) . . . . .Jun 1-8 of many decisions that will be Providence, Newport, Boston, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Hyannis, Nantucket. statistic, and it hit home the point made around housing, health care Grandparents-Grandchildren Japan Tour (Ernest Hida) ...... Jun 18-28 of having everyone involved in the and other expenses. Tokyo, Hakone, Atami, Hiroshima, Kyoto. conversation. What to do if your loved one Hokkaido Summer Holiday Tour (Ernest Hida) ...... July 6-19 How to start? Look for an doesn’t want to discuss caregiving Lake Akan, Furano, Asahikawa, Wakkanai, Rishiri Island, Sapporo, opening, that “in!” Start with issues? Don’t give up! Start with Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Hakodate. questions like the following: small discussions, talk about one Classical Japan Autumn Holiday Tour (Ernest Hida)...... Oct 8-20 • “I recently read an article in aspect of your concerns. Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Gifu, Hiroshima, Kyoto. the newspaper about gathering AARP has “Prepare to Care” New England Autumn Holiday Tour (Carol Hida)...... Oct 12-19 Boston, North Conway, Burlington, Portland, Maple Sugar Farm, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, Washington Cog Railway. Costa Rica Holiday Tour (Carol Hida)...... Nov 7-15 San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Punta Arenas, Rain/Cloud Forest, Volcano National Parks, Hotsprings, Coffee Plantation. Okinawa Holiday Tour (Ernest Hida) ...... Nov 7-16 Naha, Onnason, Islands of Ishigaki, Iriomote & Taketomi. 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