Akira Otani oral history interview, part 2 of 2, January 16, 2009

0:00 - Discussing traveling with linguists

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Keywords: Hawaiian soldiers; Hiroshima; Honolulu; Osaka; Philippines; Presidio SF

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1:54 - Describes U.S. military housing in Tokyo

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Partial Transcript: slight pause 3:12-3:17

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Keywords: dormitory; food; living conditions; officers quarters

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3:19 - Discussing larger Tokyo area

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Keywords: civilians; infrastructure; Japan; operations; post-war; urban communities

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5:54 - Discussing traveling to Osaka

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Keywords: Japanese American soldiers; military occupation; MIS

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7:19 - Describes traveling to remote fishing village

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Keywords: civilians; living conditions; military occupation; relatives; train

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10:48 - Discussing visiting his father's birthplace

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Keywords: civilians; fishing; Japanese; Oshima; rural communities; Yamaguchi

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13:35 - Discussing reflections on his father's immigration to Hawaii

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Keywords: climate; family; Issei; Japanese identity and values; migration; rural communities

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16:06 - Discussing citizenry of fishing village

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Keywords: children; civilians; Japanese; men; women

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17:17 - Discussing his military assignment

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Keywords: censor; civilians; correspondence; employees; Japanese language; military occupation; postal mail

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20:47 - Discussing censored mail in Japan

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Keywords: civilians; communism; correspondence; Japanese citizens; military occupation

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23:13 - Discussing post-war Japan

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Keywords: civilians; food; infrastructure; Japanese citizens; living conditions; military occupation; Philippines

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25:52 - Discussing post-war Japan II; U.S. military personnel sequester

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Keywords: civilians; living conditions; military occupation; social activities

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29:13 - Discussing visiting former military occupation living quarters

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Keywords: civilians; food; hosting; Japan; living conditions

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33:43 - Describes visiting former military occupation work site

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Keywords: Japanese citizens; Japanese soldiers; military style; post office; restricted

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34:50 - Discussing interactions with Japanese citizens

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Keywords: civilians; Japanese military; Japanese soldiers

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36:58 - Discussing social conditions of Occupied Japan

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Keywords: destitute; food; living conditions; relatives; shelter; shoes

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40:06 - Discussing leaving Occupied Japan

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Keywords: homesickness; military occupation; military service; travel

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43:19 - Discussing entertainment in Occupied Japan

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Keywords: dancing; Osaka; radio broadcast; social activities

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45:15 - Discussing impressions of Occupied Japan

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Keywords: Japanese history; landmark; sightseeing; temples

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46:55 - Discussing working with Caucasian soldiers in Japan

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Keywords: Haole; Japanese language; military personnel; Nisei soldiers

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48:51 - Discussing post-war Japanese citizenry

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Keywords: Japanese culture; Japanese customs; Japanese identity and values; Samurai; women

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51:38 - Discussing visiting family graves in Japan

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Partial Transcript: off camera voices 52:38-52:59, 53:29-53:34

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Keywords: ancestors; Japanese customs; Japanese identity and values; spouse

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54:35 - Discussing present-day relatives in father's hometown

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Keywords: cousin; Japan; rural communities; Yamaguchi

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55:23 - Discussing military discharge

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Keywords: employment; family; father; Hawaii; higher education; reunion; travel

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57:30 - Conclusion

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Keywords: friendship; future generations; legacy; military service; trust; veterans

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