and because they were uprooted from their homes and put into camp.

Prefecture in Japan of ancestral origins: Mie and AichiRob Ohno is president and CEO of the ANNIKA Foundation.which supports and empowers young women globally to pursue their dreams through the game of golf.

She was born in Japan and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.With more than 25 years of banking experience.he became head of international tours.

paternal side from KanagawaAnna Ninoyu is the owner and principal architect of METIS Design.she served as executive director of the Nikkei Place Foundation.

Mano lived for two years in Kyushu and Okinawa.

where his thesis was on customer-sited renewable energy strategy in Japan.Joyful music and dance seemed to override any inconveniences.

he led us into small bars where recorded or live music played while anyone from the street was invited to join to dance or sing — whether they had money to buy a drink or not.It can be seen in the abundant Japanese-influenced street and fine art as well as numerous comments from locals that they want to go there.

and people that is intoxicating.We were fortunate to get insights about this island country from our incredibly well-read and informed 38-year-old Cuban guide.