Japan’s World War II Orphans Tell Their Inspiring Tales Of Resilience And Recovery
Odds Stacked Up Against Them
When he returned in 1989, he was 46 years old and didn’t speak Japanese. It was difficult getting a decent job, and he had to settle for physically demanding work. Even then, the salary he earned could barely help him make ends meet. His pride as a father comes from the fact that he managed to send his son to a U.S. university.
Most returnees had a similar experience, and most accounts reveal that they lived impoverished lives. Integrating into Japanese society was the most challenging part for most, and it also didn’t help that the Japanese community regarded them as Chinese citizens.
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