This week, we take a closer look at early communities of Nikkeijin — people of Japanese descent — in the United States and Hawaii.
Listen to the episode here.
Sources
Asakawa, Gil. Being Japanese-American.
Spicard, Paul. Japanese Americans: The Formation and Transformation of an Ethnic Group
Odo, Franklin. No Sword to Bury.
Images
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Another wonderful series! I’m curious as to what you think about the “Niihau Incident” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niihau_incident) and if you think it had any influence in the internment decision.