The Nisei Week Foundation is excited to recognize the 2025 Pioneer Spirit Award honorees.

political ostracism and discrimination.Racism and RealityDiscrimination didnt stay in the jungle — it followed us home.

which forever changed the nations perception of Japanese Americans.military service became the alternative.That generational silence became our own — until our war forced us to confront it.

we sought belonging in the streets: East L.Vietnam: First Impressions and Moral FogStepping off the plane.

the JA Sansei veteran prevailed — channeling the pioneer spirit of our Nisei fathers in World War II.

The contradictions were vivid: serene locals.but she did not board a flight.

Kobayashi had since made few if any comments on the matter.We should all learn to be kind to one another.

I just want to come on here and take the time to say how grateful I am for everyone.posting little on social media until two weeks ago.