When artifacts from Japanese families sent to internment camps during World War II are uncovered during renovations at a Seattle hotel, a man embarks on a quest that leads to memories of growing up Chinese in a city rife with anti-Japanese sentiment.
Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, this debut novel tells the heartwarming story of widower Henry Lee, his father, and his first love Keiko Okabe.
The block on Sixth Avenue and King Street in the Chinatown/International District was full of Japanese businesses during the 1920s. In 1989, the block is now occupied by Uwajimaya and a hotel.
Japanese miniature "okimono" (object for display) of a country hut made of bamboo. Model includes house with verandah front and side yard bathhouse fence and gate. Entire model held together with joinery or wooden pegs however some pieces are secured…
Men's House Coat A: Long sleeved purple brocade robe with quilted lapels and cuffs. All over brocade design shows village scenes and trees with green blue pink white black and orange. Pavilions boats bridges people and foliage. Geometric square and…
