Kaihatsu, Jane (10/27/2017)

Kaihatsu, Jane (10/27/2017)

Jane Kaihatsu is a third generation Japanese American (Sansei), born and raised in the Chicago area. In this interview she shares what she knows of the immigration and incarceration experiences of her mother's and father's families and describes her own experiences growing up first in Chicago and then in the suburb of Park Ridge. Jane details the many community events and organizations she and her siblings participated in and shares memories of her father's efforts to screen Japanese movies for a Chicago audience. She describes the challenges of growing up in Park Ridge where there were few other Japanese Americans, and the feeling of being an outsider in the Japanese American community because of her suburban upbringing. She also recalls the experience of being the first sansei, first woman, and youngest person to serve as president of the Chicago chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.

2017-10-27

video

Takada, Anna

Kaihatsu, Jane

Santa Anita

Heart Mountain

Tanforan

Gila River

442nd Regimental Combat Team

Sansei

Jefferson Park

Park Ridge

Edgewater Beach Hotel

Japanese Cinema

Tri-C

Christ Church of Chicago

Drum and Bugle Corps

Buddhist Temple of Chicago

Chicago Nisei Athletic Association

Toguri Mercantile

Star Market

Japanese American Citizens League

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