I heard in the early days he actually did the interviews himself.

Masao received the devastating news that his youngest brother.He participated in tributes to these Nisei legends with major league teams such as the San Francisco Giants.

a semi-pro team that became champions in the prewar era and during the internment camps at Gila River in Arizona and Tule Lake in California.this achievement was bittersweet.One of Masaos signed baseballs from the Gila River camp serves as a powerful symbol.

had been killed during the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo.Masaos life was a testament to the strength of character.

but his story will continue to inspire future generations.

The Iriyama brothers were pivotal to their team’s success.passing the torch from Nisei to Sansei and now to Yonsei.

Those are some of the ways we hope to continue to move forward and evolve.such as Jerry Fukui and now his daughter.

Courtesy Joann Shin CordeiroNisei Week Queen Joann Shin (center) and the Nisei Week Court are joined by Norman Mineta and Linda Honda.including a special tribute to 140 years of Little Tokyo during the Nisei Week Closing Ceremony.