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Henry Sugimoto Collection

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Henry Sugimoto, "Going to America"

This piece was created long after World War II ended. It depicts the journey that the Issei took in immigrating from Japan to the United States. It was very likely inspired by Sugimoto's own travels and experiences.

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Henry Sugimoto, "Going to America"
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A young man leaves Japan for the United States. Focal point is a young man dressed in knee-length dark yukata with white design, blue obi and yellow geta standing with … More »


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