Museum shows key info on Japanese emigrants to Hawaii

Museum shows key info on Japanese emigrants to Hawaii

The Museum of Japanese Emigration to Hawaii in Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, seen in this photo taken on April 11, 2015, displays important documents and other reference materials related to Japanese emigrants to Hawaii, including many from the western Japan town. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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