Jim Cooper's Orange County; Japanese Americans in Orange County

Miskevich, Ed · June 9, 1988

The episode looks at Japanese Americans who reside in Orange County and how they continue their Japanese traditions in the United States. A visit to a local Japanese festival showcases specific traditions, including music, Bonsai tree cultivation, calligraphy, sword making, manufacture of ceramic and porcelain dolls, water color painting, martial arts, and dance. An academic historian provides historical context, explaining the different immigration waves. One guests recounts his experience in a Japanese internment camp. This item is part of the Japanese Americans section of the AAPI special collection. Jim Cooper's Orange County is a talk show featuring conversations about local politics and public affairs.