Dorothy Hazama

This is an interesting read for those interested in the full Japanese experience in Hawaii, from the early arrivals of sugar plantation workers to modern sports figures and politicians. I specifically read it for research reasons, wanting more perspective on the Japanese immigrants' experience in Hawaii around 1900. This did introduce new information for me--nicely supplementing another book, Pau Hana by Ronald Takaki--and I especially appreciated excerpts of immigrants speaking in their own voices. Photographs are throughout, offering me a g view of everything from clothing to a screened seifu to keep bugs from food. I found it to be a fast read thanks to the copious photographs and conversational tone.… (altro)