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Across the ocean: a Japanese American story of war and homecoming

May 24, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Obatima's Journey

  • Corey Suzuki reflects on a drawing of his grandmother, Obatima, arriving in America.
  • He initially saw it as a symbol of hope, but later learned it depicted her return home.
INSIGHT

A Shift in Identity

  • Corey Suzuki discovered his Obatima wasn't born in Japan, but in California.
  • This changed his understanding of his family history and Japanese American identity.
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Stranded Japanese Americans

  • Thousands of Japanese Americans were stranded in Japan during World War II.
  • Their story is a lesser-known aspect of Japanese American history.
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