We’re diving deeper into the rich history of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in San Diego as the region marks AAPI Heritage Month.

Many of the first Japanese immigrants coming into San Diego and Imperial Counties were railroad workers, farmers and fishermen.

But the incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II had a widespread impact on many families and local institutions in San Diego. Still, the community continued to rebuild.

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Many Japanese Americans in San Diego continue to explore their family history, unraveling their roots and reflections in the current moment.

Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear from a San Diegan whose family ties go back to the region for four generations, and the parallels they see between their past and the current moment.

Guest:

a.t. Furuya, board member of the Japanese American Historical Society, educator and LGBTQ+ advocate