
Kaz lost ties to Japanese language and culture because of the incarceration experience. Now, he’s reclaiming the parts of himself he felt pressured to shed.

Nisei, or second generation Japanese American, on dad’s side Sansei, or third generation Japanese American on mom’s side

Yonsei, or fourth generation Japanese American

Gosei, or fifth generation Japanese American

Chiyoko wanted to ensure what happened to Japanese Americans never happened to any other group. So, she dedicated her life to sharing her story.

Nisei, or second generation Japanese American

Sansei, or third generation Japanese American

Yonsei, or fourth generation Japanese American

Min fought for the U.S. to prove he was a loyal American — all while his family was imprisoned behind barbed wire. Now, he’s revisiting the past to process his wartime experiences.

Nisei, or second generation Japanese American

Sansei, or third generation Japanese American

Yonsei, or fourth generation Japanese American