he saw Japan not as a homogenous society of conformity.

For the members of the Kobayashi.Tamiko Gotos son was part of this group.

But even those who did not have roots in the Imperial Valley were pleased to have learned so much about how the Japanese contributed to growth and development there.participants whose families had roots in the area shared their names with Tim.one could see the excitement on their faces when they found the names and pictures of relatives and family friends.

You may want to consider making the roughly 200-mile trip to see the Imperial County Pioneers Museum.By JEANNIE TOSHIMAHave you ever made a visit to Brawley or El Centro or even heard of these places? These two towns (plus many others in this area) whose city limits just about kiss the Mexican border are full of rich Japanese American history.

Tim described in detail the different exhibits in the Japanese American gallery.

this trip was a very meaningful experience.and this in turn led to the annual craft fair.

who was teaching high school Japanese.Top: the community gathered for a photo at their new center in 1930.

I found out the next day they elected me president because i wasnt there.During her one-year term in the early 90s.