James Oda oral history interview, part 1 of 5, November 13, 1999

0:00 - Introduction and growing up on a farm in Stockton, California

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Keywords: delta tributary; family; father; horses; Japan; neighbors

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3:35 - Growing up in Stockton II and parents attitudes toward Japanese education

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Keywords: American; citizenship; English; family; farming; Japanese; Spanish

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8:25 - Discussing moving to Japan and experiences with bullies while attending school

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Keywords: American; brother; bullied; fight; grammar school; Kobe; mother

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11:53 - Difficulties with classmates and adjusting to life in Japan

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Keywords: American; California; geography; high school

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14:16 - Discussing education system in Japan

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Keywords: college; Koto Gakko; prep-school; trade school; university

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16:22 - Discussing father's life in America

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Keywords: alcohol; employment; family; farm; pay

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18:15 - Discussing Japanese invasion of Manchuria; and attending Koto Gakko

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Keywords: Buddhism; China; Japanese Army; mathematics; natural sciences; propaganda; soldier; trade school

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23:51 - Father's death and moving back to America

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Keywords: honesty; hospital; laborer; San Francisco

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