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Nationwide Tour Honors 100,000 Interned Japanese Americans

8/12/2025

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The Ireicho, or "record of names," pays tribute to over 100,000 Japanese Americans unjustly interned during World War II. As it embarks on a nationwide tour, survivors like Eizo Kobayashi share their poignant stories, urging us to remember this dark chapter and learn from the past, especially in light of recent political actions.

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Story summary

The Ireicho, or "record of names," pays tribute to over 100,000 Japanese Americans unjustly interned during World War II. As it embarks on a nationwide tour, survivors like Eizo Kobayashi share their poignant stories, urging us to remember this dark chapter and learn from the past, especially in light of recent political actions.