professor emeritus at UC Irvine; Connie Chung Joe.

I think the most surprised person is Sakichi himself.By JUNKO YOSHIDASPECIAL TO THE RAFUThis is the latest in a series of reports about the history of the first known immigrants from Japan to North America.

and the descendants renewed their appreciation for the pioneers who laid the foundation for Japanese immigration history.Ayakos eldest daughter and great-granddaughter of Sakichi and Nami; Toshio Shiraishi.and his wife Yuko participated.

Being able to visit the grave with Mr and Mrs Shiraishi and Herb Tanimoto.a nonprofit organization that currently manages and operates the former Wakamatsu Colony site.

The visit to the grave was timed to coincide with Sakichis death anniversary on Oct.

and was involved in a trial canning of tomatoes.its impossible to predict what is a secure professional path.

or was there some intentionality in crafting career goals that eventually resulted in the convergence of my job and passion?Well.Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

It comes from asking difficult questions.purpose will be in service to others; for others.