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Sea Of Opportunity: The Japanese Pioneers Of The Fishing Industry In Hawaii
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Sea Of Opportunity: The Japanese Pioneers Of The Fishing Industry In Hawaii Is A Part Historical And A Part Ethnographic Study Of Japanese Fisheries In Hawaii From The Late Nineteenth Century To Contemporary Times. When Japanese Fishermen Arrived In Hawaii From Coastal Communities In Japan, Mainly Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, And Wakayama, They Brought Fishing Techniques Developed In Their Homeland To The Hawaiian Archipelago And Adapted Them To New Circumstances. Within A Short Period Of Time, They Expanded The Local Fisheries Into One Of The Pillars Of Hawaii'S Economy. Unlike Most Of The Previous Works On Japanese Immigrants To Hawaii, Which Focus On Sugarcane Plantations, This Breakthrough Book Is The First Comprehensive History Of Japanese As Fishermen.Original In Its Conception And Research, The Book Begins With The Early Accomplishments Of Japanese Fishermen Who Advanced Into Foreign Waters And Situates Their Activities In The Contexts Of Both Japan And Hawaii. Skillfully Using Sources In Various Languages, The Author Complicates The History Of Japanese Immigration To Hawaii By Adding An Obvious Yet Forgotten Transoceanic Agentfishermen.Instead Of Challenging The Notion Of A Landbased History Of The Local Japanese People In Hawaii, Ogawa Tactfully Shifts The Focus By Showing Us That One Of The Earliest Japanese Communities Was Made Up Of Fishermen, Whose Preworld War Ii Success Was A Direct Result Of The Growing Plantation Communities. She Argues That Their Mobility Enabled Fishermen To Retain Homes On Different Shores Much More Easily Than Their Farmer Counterparts, But The December 7, 1941, Attack On Pearl Harbor Affected Both Groups Just The Same. The Postwar Efforts To Reconstruct Hawaii'S Fishing Industry Included Transformation Of Its Ethnic Environment From Japanese Domination Into One That Was Supported By Multiethnic Groups. The Arrival Of Okinawan Fishermen Was Critical In This Development And Reveals A Complex Cultural And Political Relationship Between Hawaii, Okinawa, And Japan. Personal Interviews Conducted By Ogawa Give These Fishermen A Chance To Recount Their Often Difficult Transoceanic Stories In Their Own Language. Their Unflappable Entrepreneurship And Ability To Survive In Different Waters And Lands Parallel The Experiences Of Many Immigrants To Hawaii. Ogawa Reminds Readers Of The Reality Of Overfishing In Hawaii And What It Means To The Fishing Communities Whose Sustenance Relies Heavily On The Sea.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sea of Opportunity'? A: 'Sea of Opportunity' primarily focuses on the history and ethnography of Japanese fishermen in Hawaii, detailing their contributions to the fishing industry from the late nineteenth century to modern times.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Manako Ogawa.
- Q: When was 'Sea of Opportunity' published? A: 'Sea of Opportunity' was published on January 31, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Sea of Opportunity' contains 224 pages.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Sea of Opportunity' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book offer on Japanese immigrants in Hawaii? A: Unlike most works that focus on Japanese immigrants in sugarcane plantations, this book highlights their roles as fishermen and the impact of their fishing techniques on Hawaii's economy.
- Q: What historical events are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses significant historical events, including the arrival of Japanese fishermen, their contributions before and after World War II, and the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack on their community.
- Q: Is there any personal narrative included in the book? A: Yes, the author includes personal interviews that allow fishermen to share their transoceanic experiences in their own words.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Sea of Opportunity'? A: The book explores themes of immigration, cultural adaptation, economic contribution, and the environmental challenges faced by fishing communities in Hawaii.