ProGen 22 was a wonderful experience, an 18-month “course” where small groups of genealogists completed monthly assignments, critiqued the work of their peers, and engaged in chat-sessions. One of the… Read More »2016: An Educational Journey in Genealogy
On February 19, 1942, then President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. This legislation set the stage for approximately 120,000 ethnic Japanese to be incarcerated; the majority were American citizens. Many… Read More »February 19 – A Day to Remember
From January 11-15, 2016, I was immersed in the study of Beginning Genetic Genealogy, one of many tracks at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Five hours a day for… Read More »Looking at DNA through Strawberry Colored Glasses
Finding Your Japanese Roots I’m excited to announce that the second edition of my 6-page laminated quick guide to Japanese and Japanese American Genealogy is now available! The first edition sold out quickly. Order… Read More »A Reference Guide to Finding Your Japanese Roots
Second Annual Nikkei Pilgrimage to Angel Island On 3 October 2015, the Nichi Bei Foundation hosted the second annual Nikkei Pilgrimage to Angel Island, in honor of the Japanese immigrants who arrived… Read More »It was a Beautiful Day for a Pilgrimage!
Finding Your Japanese Roots in Japan and in the U.S.August 29, 2015At the California Genealogical Society and Library Are you a Nikkei who is ready to document your family history? Do you… Read More »Japanese Genealogy
Isn’t this photo spectacular? The handwriting on the back is in Japanese and only identifies the date and the location: 5 December 1956, Wedding Place, Shimo cho, Kita ku, Tokyo.… Read More »Who Are These People?
This summer there will be a genealogy conference held in the Pacific Northwest, just outside of Seattle. Aside from Jamboree, which is held every June in Southern California, this is… Read More »Northwest Genealogy Conference: An Opportunity for Nikkei to Find their Roots
Most Americans know something about the internment of Japanese (immigrants and Americans) during World War II. Most of those incarcerated during this time were held first at Assembly Centers… Read More »Church Camp? No, Not Exactly
Last year I attended the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree as a first-timer. Smaller than national conferences and less demanding than institutes, Jamboree was casual, fun and educational.… Read More »I am SO there!
