Tag: Discover Nikkei
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A New Book Teaches Kids About JA History
Earlier this year, I wrote a story for Discover Nikkei about a new children’s book titled, “Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp“. This beautifully written and illustrated book, launched in April 2026, introduces a dark chapter of American and Japanese American (JA) history in an educational yet uplifting way to young…
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Crown City: A New Mystery With Cool History
“Crown City” cured my laziness, at least for a day. I don’t often make the effort to attend book events. I read reviews, talk to friends, and then read the books that catch my attention on a given day. But this past weekend, I overcame my loafing ways and attended an event at the Fountain…
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A Reader Response for My Grandfather’s Journey to the New World
When the story about my grandfather’s journey from Hiroshima to Canada (and back again) was published on the Discover Nikkei website, I did not expect to receive any feedback. So I was pleasantly surprised to find a thoughtful and detailed message from a reader residing in Hiroshima, Japan. As a retired history professor who conducted his own…
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My Grandfather’s Journey to the New World
Earlier this year, I wrote a short story chronicling my efforts to learn more about my maternal grandfather’s emigration from Kameyama, a small village near Hiroshima, to Canada. Starting with an old photograph and vague family stories about Canada, I delved into various archives and genealogy resources. It was a fascinating journey, as I not…