Overview
Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet is an intimate collection of stories of Japanese Canadians on the water, from the first Japanese immigrant's arrival in 1877 to the present day. The 130-year history of the Nikkei is full of drama, violence, epic struggles against injustice, failures and triumphs. Leaving Japan to escape a life of poverty, they arrived in Canada with dreams for a better future. Collectively, they brought old skills and made many innovations. Fishing for a living is hard but Nikkei fishermen faced additional barriers. Opposition from other fishermen and government, and racist policies sought to exclude them from the fishery entirely. During World War II all Japanese fishermen were forcibly relocated from the coast and their livelihoods taken away. Here are the real lives of Nikkei fishermen and their families told in their words. Even in the face of inequity, prejudice and inhumanity, the spirit of the Nikkei fishermen has left a legacy. Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet is the story of ordinary people who possess an indomitable spirit. The Nikkei Fishermen Reunion Committee first made the call for fishermen and their families to share their stories, knowledge, skills and time in 2001. The committee includes: Shigeaki Kamachi, Paul Kariya, Takemi Miyazaki, Toshio Murao, Dan Nomura, Richard Nomura (chair), Terry Sakai, Ken Takahashi and George Murakami. The committee contributed their personal experiences, encouraged others to add their stories and served as a sounding board for the writing of the Spirit of the Nikkei Fleet.
Full Product Details
Author: Masako Fukawa ,
Stanley Fukawa
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Imprint: Harbour Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 24.80cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 30.90cm
Weight: 1.451kg
ISBN: 9781550174397
ISBN 10: 1550174398
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 April 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
The large format, glossy paper, and many excellent photographs suggest that this is a coffee table book. It may be that, but it is also a fine history of the Nikkei and of the coastal fishing industry. And it is a superb tribute to the Japanese Canadian fishers who, for so long, were an important part of that industry. BC Studies Winter 2009/2010
'The large format, glossy paper, and many excellent photographs suggest that this is a coffee table book. It may be that, but it is also a fine history of the Nikkei and of the coastal fishing industry. And it is a superb tribute to the Japanese Canadian fishers who, for so long, were an important part of that industry.' Chr(45) BC Studies Winter 2009/2010
Author Information
Masako Fukawa has been the principal writer and managing editor of the book since the formation of the Nikkei Fishermen Book Committee in 2003. The Nikkei Fishermen Reunion Committee made the first call for submissions in 2001, followed by several more calls for submissions, and the book committee has organised various photo displays to raise public awareness of the book in progress.
