and did my best to mimic the dance moves of the odori sensei that night.

and the rumble of distant artillery echoed through the unforgiving landscape.Norio’s life continued to be a testament to his motto.

Norio Uyematsu of Anaheim was recognized by Congressman Lou Correa for his service as a Japanese American Korean War veteran and his lifeof service was honored on the Congressional Record.It was a moment of honor and gratitude for a man whose life had been a tapestry of service.He found himself assigned to the 521st Military Intelligence Service Platoon.

I am fortunate to be able to continue to tell the story of those Japanese Americans who served in the Korean War.Aomori PrefectureMISAWA AIR BASE.

I still can picture mothers with their small children and Japanese Army soldiers with missing limbs.

The invasion of communist North Korea into South Korea sent shockwaves through the world.editor Kristen Nemoto Jay; (back) graphic designer Asami Arai.

the average citizen knows less and less about what their local government officials are doing.Hawaii Hochi continues as a printing company.

president of Hawaii Hochi Ltd.production manager Izumi Okino.