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xyz family plus Isamu K. Fujita, in later years. Courtesy Irene Kinoshita.

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Panel section photo credits: Fujita carving, David Izu 2018; Ando carving, Tarim Kemp, 2108; Takano carving, David Izu 2018; San Jose carving, Nancy Ukai 2017; Oregon Nikkei carving, Lucy Capehart, 2017; unfinished Morita panel and “no-bird” Morita carving, David Izu 2018, panels 8 and 9 tbd

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The braille board was built with its own case. The worn handle is testament to its use. The hand touching the raised white dots on the board is Linda Mihara’s, making contact with grandfather Tokinobu 77 years after the board’s birth. All photos by David Izu.