While I was certainly made aware that the incarceration, dispersal, and dispossession of Japanese Canadians occurred and that my family was affected by these events, I have never felt as though I feel how I should feel about it. Perhaps the previous thought requires further unpacking… For better or for worse, the treatment of Japanese...Continue reading
Author: Alex Murata
Salmon and Oranges (A Family History)
Whenever my family discusses our history, specifically our immigration from Japan to the West Coast of Canada, food tends to be a central theme. On my dad’s side, descriptions of orange orchards in Japan dominate the conversation while fishing is a topic that comes up most in stories from my mom’s side. My dad speaks...Continue reading