History and Influence of Japanese Immigrants in Hawaiian Shirt Production

This chapter discusses the history of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii and their influence on the production of Hawaiian shirts. It highlights how the population of Hawaii was about 40% ethnically Japanese by the time Asian immigration ended in 1924. The chapter also mentions a specific company in Honolulu called Musa shia that sold Japanese fabric and made shirts using kimono fabric. Additionally, it talks about how local manufacturers started customizing fabric with tropical or Hawaiian motifs in addition to Japanese motifs.