'I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap'

Update: 2017-05-04

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The question of who counts as 'American' has been around as long as the country has. In this episode, we tell the story of Virginia Matsuoka, a half-Japanese woman who was interned during World War II.

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'I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap'

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A magical web series, a rock concert, and transplant shock

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'I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap'

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'I’m not a Jap, I’m a half-Jap'