Japanese War Brides: Teaching History Through Multimedia Resources by Kathryn Tolbert and Waka Takahashi Brown (January 24, 2024)

The Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE), Stanford Global Studies (SGS), and the USC U.S.-China Institute are excited to offer a professional development workshop for K-16 educators. Explore a lesser-known chapter of U.S. immigration history. Join us as we delve into the remarkable stories of over 45,000 young Japanese women who married American GIs after World War II, venturing into the United States to build new lives amidst strangers.

Documentary Film Premiere: Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides Explore the compelling narratives of these women through the lens of daughters who unveil their mothers' journeys. Kathryn Tolbert, former journalist with The Washington Post, collaborated with Lucy Craft and Karen Kasmauski to craft this eye-opening documentary. Released in August 2015 and featured on BBC World Television, it sheds light on a hidden piece of history.

Oral History Archive Project: Dive deeper into the Japanese War Brides Oral History Archive, a collection born out of Tolbert's extensive interviews. Hear firsthand the reflections of Japanese immigrant women on their postwar lives in Japan, the Pacific-crossing odyssey, and their experiences in the United States. This archive unveils an essential yet often overlooked facet of the broader Japanese American experience.

Interactive Session with Kathryn Tolbert and Waka Takahashi Brown: Join Kathryn Tolbert as she shares her journey in bringing these untold stories to life. Waka Takahashi Brown, SPICE curriculum writer, will provide insights into the teacher's guide developed to accompany the documentary film. The guide, available for free download from the SPICE website, offers valuable resources for integrating this historical narrative into your classroom.

Register via the link below.

https://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/events/spice-webinar-japanese-war-brides