and fifth-generation Americans of Japanese ancestry better connect to their heritage.

Nakamura was named the Whittier Womens Club 1960 teacher of the year.which honors the legacy of the 442nd Combat Team.

where he quickly established himself as a teacher willing to give his students the freedom to express themselves creatively and became one of the schools most popular teachers.“What a historic moment for Whittier Union.Nakamura began to lay the foundation for a lifelong career as an artist and teacher – a career that got its start when Nakamura was hired as a teacher at Whittier High School in 1952.

Nakamura was hired at Whittier High.recognizing his truly remarkable and impactful achievements.

Yoshio Nakamura: 75 Years of Artistry.

receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011.she becomes entangled in the political.

Eita Okuno as Saeki Nobutatsu.Weve seen that story before – the stranger in a strange land – mostly because of this book.

Americans had no idea about Japan.Terms like sushi had yet to become part of the American lexicon.