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Japanese Buying Canadian Bonds

Japanese Canadians were urged to do their part in buying Canadian Victory Bonds despite the uncertainly of removal and the fact that they were never in the high income bracket.

Japanese cafes: "a dying thing"

The closing of Japanese American run cafes in the Chinatown/International District is increasing.

Japanese Canadians

The wartime experiences of Japanese Canadians was harsher than that of Japanese Americans but has received little attention. Families were serparated, possessions sold and commissions charged for the sales. Men were not allowed to enlist as officials…

Japanese Canadians Win Apology to "Cleanse Past'

Prime Minister Mulroney announces the settlement for the internment during WWII, apologizes for the treatment and details the compensation package.

Japanese Canal Plan

A letter writer to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer made a recommendation for a canal from Puget Sound to the Columbia River to be built by interned Japanese.

Japanese casualty on Attu was a pacifist who loved America

A Japanese physician killed in the battle of Attu was a pacifist who was educated at Pacific Union College, Medical Dept. He kept a diary which was found with his body and had been preserved by a Seattle boat dealer, Jerry Oaksmith.

Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars!

In the order in which they are celebrated during the year, presents traditional Japanese holidays and festivals, introducing the foods, dress, gifts, decorations, and activities associated with each.

Japanese Character and Culture: A Book of Selected Readings

Sociological study of Japan society and culture in view of the "recent" war experience.