Kindness Is…Blog
“Seima 125.”
125 years ago, my grandpa, Seima Munemitsu, was born in Japan and later immigrated to America, where he became a farmer and was unjustly interned during WWII. Despite everything, he never became bitter. He was kind, hardworking, and loved by his community.
Today, he'd be amazed by how far Japanese Americans have come—seeing sushi everywhere, Japanese faces on TV and in sports, and players like Shohei Ohtani in the World Series. Grandpa never talked about the wrongs he faced, but he would be proud to see his story still inspiring others. Happy 125, Grandpa—thank you for everything.
“Year 3 and more to come!”
Happy 3rd Year/Anniversary of the Book!
“Year 3 and more to come!”
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Zeni & Japanese American Baseball History
Take me out to the Ballgame:
From One Generation to Another…with Kindness!
From One Generation to Another…with Kindness!
Celebrating Black American Heroes: The Marshalls of “J Flats”!
Celebrating Black American Heroes: The Marshalls of “J Flats”!
My Visit to Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island, nestled on the Puget Sound near Seattle, boasts stunning beauty. In the 1920s, Japanese immigrants on the island established a vibrant community with diverse businesses and cultural institutions.
History Happened Here!
Don Miyada, who grew up on land overlooking the Pacific Ocean, passed away just before his 98th birthday in April 2023; his legacy encompasses enduring WWII internment, heroic service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and an unwavering spirit of patriotism.
Practicing Gaman Every Single Day
Learn about how Gaman got the Japanese Americans through their wrongful incarceration in the Internment Camps.
The Kindness of Color all started with story-telling and we want to continue to share kindness through this collection of writing!
Here we will share updates on the book, and new stories - yours and ours - as together we cultivate kindness.