Charles Thomas and a few of my former students have thought about exploring their Japanese ancestry... these posts are the perfect starting point for anyone considering such a quest. Thanks to Matthew Mori, my principal advisor when I launched my first journey to walk in the footsteps of my grandparents Jotaro and Taka Ishihara Kobayakawa. Click HERE to go to Ancestors Chapter 1
Michie Kobayakawa my mother's first cousin from Niimi, Okayama Japan. Photo circa 1919. Below ... 100 years later in Tokyo, April 6, 2019
It looks like my second cousin Michie is standing next Charles Thomas, separated here by only 100 years, the blink of an eye. Makes me wonder if her photo was taken on her wedding day, 100 years ago.
Michie Kobayakawa my mother's first cousin from Niimi, Okayama Japan. Photo circa 1919. Below ... 100 years later in Tokyo, April 6, 2019
It looks like my second cousin Michie is standing next Charles Thomas, separated here by only 100 years, the blink of an eye. Makes me wonder if her photo was taken on her wedding day, 100 years ago.
