Description: A video oral history project This project aims to preserve the life and memories of Toshiro and Keiko Otake: Japanese immigrants to America, important Japanese American community leaders, and my grandparents.The interviews are divided by theme and organized in loose chronological order. To watch them, click the images below or use the "Videos" dropdown menu
Menu Toggle Life in Japan and the decision to move to America Toshiro’s early years in Clarksburg Keiko’s early years in Sacramento and Clarksburg Marriage story Growing roots in Fresno Creating community in Fresno Adapting to life in America An ongoing relationship with Japanese heritage and culture About Bamboo Roots About the Creator Interactive Exhibition Main Menu Home Videos Menu Toggle Life in Japan and the decision to move to America Toshiro’s early years in Clarksburg Keiko’s early years in Sacrame
Created by Oliver Otake
To watch the videos, click a photo or caption below. It is recommended to watch in order, from the top down.