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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.
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.
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.