MEDIA RELEASE - Guam Nikkei Association Hosts Panel Discussion on "A Borrowed Land" a Publication which Highlights the Japanese/CHamoru WWII Experiences in Guam - March 29

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Guam Nikkei Association Hosts Panel Discussion on "A Borrowed Land" a Publication which Highlights the Japanese/CHamoru WWII Experiences in Guam   (Hagåtña, Guam) — The Guam Nikkei Association invites the public to a special panel discussion on the recently published book "A Borrowed Land" by Peter R. Onedera, which documents the experiences of Japanese Issei and Nissei during World War II in Guam. This event is held in partnership with NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Japan’s internationally acclaimed broadcast network, as part of their coverage for the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. NHK will be conducting interviews with Mr. Onedera and members of Guam’s Japanese/CHamoru community to capture their stories.   "A Borrowed Land" is the first book of its kind to chronicle the unique WWII experiences of the Japanese CHamoru on Guam, compiled from years of interviews and research.   Event Details: Date:   Saturday, March 29 Time:   4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Place:  Central Community Arts Center, Sinajana   The panel will be moderated by Guam Nikkei Association President David Okada and facilitated by Peter Onedera. Guam Nikkei Association Board Chairman Frank S.N. Shimizu will deliver the welcome remarks. Deputy Consul General Yoshiko KOBAYASHI from the Japanese Consulate will be an Observer.          Featured panelists include: Former Senator Frank Ishizaki Former Senator and Speaker Tommy Tanaka Julia Caguioa Monica Okada Guzman Pauline Okada Eli Noda Mesa Jesse Fujikawa   NHK will be finalizing a 5-minute piece to be aired on their English and Japanese language channels in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. For more information, please contact: David S. Okada, (671)688-6627