THE HAWAI'I NISEI STORY
Americans of Japanese Ancestry During WWII

Herbert Isonaga
Varsity Victory Volunteers

Herbert and his friends ride horses, fish and dive at Poipu Beach, swim in the river, hook and eat frogs, and pick fruit. They also “borrow” chickens from Koloa School to feast on hekka [a meat and vegetable dish] at the beach.

When his sister goes to school in Japan, Herbert and his brother assume household duties.

In the summers, Herbert does ho hana [weeding] in the fields of Koloa Sugar Company and stacks cans in the cannery of Kauai Pineapple Co. Ltd.