GANBARE: Example of Japanese Spirit

GANBARE: Example of Japanese Spirit - This powerful book by Patsy Sumie Saiki documents the wartime experiences of Japanese Americans in Hawaii during World War II. Through deeply personal oral histories, it sheds light on the internment, discrimination, and resilience faced by this community in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. Despite hardship and injustice, the spirit of ganbare, meaning to endure and persevere, shines through in every story. This book is a moving tribute to the strength of Japanese cultural values and a vital piece of Hawaii’s wartime history.