Ikuo Shinmasu retired in 2015 from Air Liquide Ltd., then researched his grandfather who migrated to Seattle. He shared his findings through the series, “Yoemon Shinmasu – My Grandfather’s Life in Seattle,” in the NAP and in Discover Nikkei in Japanese and English during 2019-2020. He lives in Zushi, Kanagawa, with his wife and son.
Hi. My name is Tetsu Lin and I am currently an intern with the North American Post. Starting this fall, I will be a senior at the University of Washington Bothell. I am currently in the Media and Communications major. I was born in Portland, Oregon, our neighboring state. But for most of my life, I have spent time in both Japan and Washington state. Outside of my internship, my hobbies include hanging out with friends, playing video games, working out, hiking, photography, and reading.
Chiaki is financial advisor at Edward Jones. Born and raised in Aichi Prefecture, she now lives with her husband, 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter in Bellevue.
(425)883-8698 | chiaki.hirate@edwardjones.com
Discover Nikkei is a community website about Nikkei identity, history and experiences. The goal of this project is to provide an inviting space for the community to share, explore, and connect with each other through diverse Nikkei experiences, culture, and history.
The DiscoverNikkei.org site is a cornerstone program of the Nikkei Legacy Project, a project of the Japanese American National Museum, with major funding by The Nippon Foundation.