My own journey … began in 1942 at the age of 4 when we were put into an incarceration camp in Colorado.

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.while Matsugoro returned the following year.made me feel as if I had completed one of my roles.

It was like a dream to have the opportunity to meet the descendants of Matsugoro Oto.The colony was led by Henry Schnell.

were able to have such an enjoyable conversation that it was hard to believe they were meeting for the first time.

pollution from a near-by gold mine and a lack of water caused the crops to wither.It begins with contributing meaningfully to the communities and institutions you touch.

not a common response – especially among lawyers in a profession with dismal job satisfaction statistics.your career becomes a life of enduring significance.

and I encourage you to think about public service.Japanese American National Museum president and CEO:A career in civil rights has taught me that knowledge is only part of the equation.