Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
WWII Japanese American veteran Tokuji “Toke” Yoshihashi talks about his brother being sent to Cannon Company so that they wouldn’t both be on the frontline. He also shares his father and mother’s reactions to their sons being drafted to the 442nd.
Hear more from Toke, including his recollections of Camp Blanding, Florida, at Go For Broke National Education Center’s traveling exhibition “Courage and Compassion” at the Morikami Museum through August 30! His story, and those of other 442nd servicemen from Florida, are highlighted alongside the exhibition. Experience the stories of Japanese Americans from WWII, alongside community stories of bravery and integrity by American citizens who supported Japanese Americans during the time of crisis.
WWII Japanese American veteran Tokuji “Toke” Yoshihashi talks about his brother being sent to Cannon Company so that they wouldn’t both be on the frontline. He also shares his father and mother’s reactions to their sons being drafted to the 442nd.
Hear more from Toke, including his recollections of Camp Blanding, Florida, at Go For Broke National Education Center’s traveling exhibition “Courage and Compassion” at the Morikami Museum through August 30! His story, and those of other 442nd servicemen from Florida, are highlighted alongside the exhibition. Experience the stories of Japanese Americans from WWII, alongside community stories of bravery and integrity by American citizens who supported Japanese Americans during the time of crisis.
