0:00 - Introduction, discussing parents; and going to Japan

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Keywords: death; Fukushima; immigrants; Maui; sugar plantation; voyage

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6:28 - Experiences going to school in Japan; and living in Fukushima

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Keywords: children; farm; grandparents; Japanese language; Pidgin; walk; winter

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11:06 - Corresponding with father; and discussing mother's death

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Keywords: communication; farm; father; grandparents; letter

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13:09 - Working in rice fields in Japan, going to the movies; and discussing heroes

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Keywords: depression; farm; father; grandparents; money; samurai

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17:49 - Feelings regarding United States citizenship; and discussing Emperor Hirohito and President Roosevelt

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Keywords: American; depression; friendship; Hawaii; Japan; Pidgin

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20:57 - Moving back to Hawaii, working; and taking care of family

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Keywords: employment; Maui; money; plantation; siblings; sugar cane

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24:30 - Working in sugar cane plantation; and discussing religion

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Keywords: Buddhism; English; Filipino; Japan; parents; pray

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27:10 - Discussing getting drafted; and assignment before attack on Pearl Harbor

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Keywords: basic training; Maui; national guard; plantation; war

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