by Henry Fukuhara
Fukuhara, 96, was best known for his paintings of Manzanar.
The Rafu Shimpo has published a detailed obituary, including information on a memorial service. To read the story, click on: Henry Fukuhara, 96; Manzanar Watercolorist.
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I was fortunate the my mother was able to relate to us her experience spending her teens in camp. Because she was willing to talk about it, I understood why my grandparents were reluctant to discuss the matter. Shikata ga nai was the standard response, “It couldn’t be helped”.I’m a Sansei. I’m not sure the Yonsei even know that this is a part of their heritage, thaat the government left them as well as myself a legacy of barbed wire