Partial Transcript: In 1959, Frank joined the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR) with Headquarters. Frank was part of the Public Affairs department as an Information Supervisor/News Writer. His tasks were escorting and briefing Media Representatives, handling Japanese Government Officials, and writing press releases. Frank explains the terms of the Peace Treaty with Japan. Ryukyu Administration was divided into Safety, Economics, Public Affairs, and Public Health.

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Keywords: employment; Japanese American; Nisei; post war

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Partial Transcript: When Frank worked for the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR), he created a media group with Japanese reporters from Japanese media. There were weekly meetings (with hosts rotating among the members). The rule of the group was not to discuss businesses. However, if any information was accidentally disclosed, it would be off the record. The group existed for several years. Frank is also a member of a group founded by the Director of the Okinawa Times. The meetings were in Naha. Franks recalls the Director of the Okinawa Times death in Greece.

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Keywords: Japanese Americans; Nisei; post-war

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Partial Transcript: Frank was in a group called Okinawa American Association. The members consisted of Okinawan political leaders, and they had monthly tournaments at golf courses. When the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR) dissolved, Okinawa was returned to the Japanese prefecture. Frank explains returning of territory (taken in battle) and USCAR's key role in rebuilding Okinawa. Moreover, Frank gives credit to the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) during the occupation.

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Keywords: Japanese Americans; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; occupation; post-war; social activities

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Partial Transcript: From 1959 to 1972, Frank worked for the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR). After USCAR dissolved, Frank stayed in Okinawa and joined the Navy Command as a Public Affairs Officer (POA) from 1972 to 1986. Frank coordinated the Navy Commander in cultural events and helped coordinate limited access for Okinawan workers to Navy clubs and Navy athletic facilities. Frank also published a newsletter called the Wind Jammer. The Army was the principal group on Okinawa. However, after the reversion, the Marines took over. The Army Hospital became the Navy Hospital. The Navy was a two-headed organization in Okinawa. The port at White Beach was for Navy ships and marine task forces. The Navy also operated the Naval air facilities.

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Keywords: Japanese Americans; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; occupation; post-war

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Partial Transcript: Frank remembers President Eisenhower's visit to Okinawa in 1959. President Eisenhower was on his way to Korea. A Colonel in the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR) handled security. The Colonel had the Marines line the streets from Kadena to Naha. The Marines had a rifle with bayonets pointing at the crowd instead of facing the streets. When President Eisenhower arrived in Naha, the Okinawan people held a protest rally. To avoid the crowds, President took a dirty road to Naha Air Base. Later, the Colonel was fired for bad PR.

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Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; occupation; post-war

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Partial Transcript: At the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR), bad PR and complaints went to the Information Department in High Commander Office. When Frank worked in the Navy, there was no High Commander Office. Therefore, he handled the bad PR and complaints in Kanda. He recalls an incident when the Navy aircrafts dumped fuel into the ground before landing. The fuel soaked into the well water used for irrigation and farming. Franks also recalls calling the Governor of Okinawa to explain some incidents. Frank also mentions the Japanese Defense Administration Agency paid for soundproofing every home in Kanda due to the noise complaints. Another thing the Japanese Defense Administration Agency paid for was enlarging the hanger facilities. After the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR) dissolved, the Japanese Defense Administration Agency handled the cases of complaints.

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Keywords: farming; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; occupation; Okinawa; post-war

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Partial Transcript: After 1986, Frank retired. He resided in Seattle for ten years before moving to Boise, ID, to live with his son. However, the winters in Boise were too cold. Then Frank moved to Hawaii to live with his daughter, Barbara, in 2001. Frank talks about his Public Affairs Officer career in Federal Service being rewarding. As far as Frank knows, he was the only Nisei in Public Affairs in Okinawa. However, there were other Nisei in other positions and command.

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Keywords: children; employment; family; Japanese Americans; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; Nisei veterans; Okinawa; post-war

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Partial Transcript: When Frank worked for the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR), he was given training as an Advanced Public Affairs Officer at the University of Wisconsin. Frank recalls Warren Iwataki, who worked at the copy desk at the International News Service (INS). Later he worked for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USIS) at the Embassy in Tokyo. Warren worked for Henry Gosho. Warren was born in Maui, Hawaii, and moved to Japan. Warren was educated in Japan and later drafted. He was stationed at Chichi-Jima, Japan, when he got to know one of the Air Force prisoners. The prisoner's name was Warren, and Warren took his name. Moreover, Warren recalls seeing a United States plane shot down and the pilot rescued by a submarine. The pilot was H.W. Bush.

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Keywords: higher education; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei; Nisei veterans; occupation; Prisoners of War

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Partial Transcript: Warren Iwataki lives in Ebisu, Japan. Warren and Frank correspond sometimes. Franks recalls meeting Warren's brother at an MIS dinner. Warren's brother was in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) and a newspaperman in Japan before the war. In 1977, Frank interpreted for the Commanding General. He remembers a meeting the Commanding General had with a Japanese General. The other interpreter, Yoshio Tanaka, helped Frank. Frank also recalls Dick Sonoda, another Nisei. There were several Nisei serving in the Japanese Army and later worked for the Military Government.

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Keywords: correspondence; Japanese Americans; Military Intelligence Service; Nisei veterans; occupation; post-war

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Partial Transcript: Frank recalls some Nisei who served in the Japanese Army and worked for the Military Government. George Sanki was in the Navy and then was promoted to the Japan Office Chief of Military Intelligence Service (MIS). Then Harry Fujita was given George's previous job. Another Nisei was John Ohira. John was in the Kumamoto Regiment and later worked in Public Affairs with the local police. Another Nisei was Pat Kasumi worked for the Navy as a translator in the Public Affairs Office. Frank explains the head of the departments was in charge of Colonels. The Deputy Colonels were the Department of Defense of Civilians (DOD).

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Keywords: occupation; World War Two

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