Nicole Sato: My Obachan (Grandmother)

 

 

Who is Ono San?

Ono San is my grandmother, who lives in the United States but her childhood was spent in Japan.  The moment she was born, she did not breathe in the air of Japan, but rather she breathed in the air of the United States.  This means that she was born in the United States.  She lived in two different countries in her life which is something pretty amazing, since there were only boats available to travel across the ocean.  She loves to cook, sew, and arrange flowers.  Even though she loves her art, she loves her family even more.  Some of the words she says might not be clear, so I will be paraphrasing what she is says in order for you as viewers to get a better understanding of what she is trying to say.

 

Table of Contents

I.   Life in Japan with her parents

II.  Staying with relatives

III.  Living through World War 2 in Japan

IV.  Returning to America



I.  Life in Japan with her parents
Ono San was born in America, but when her mother got sick.  Life changed for their family because her whole family moved back to Japan.

 

 

 

II.  Staying with relatives

When Ono San's mother died, her sisters and her were sent off to relatives to live with them.  She and her oldest sister went to their uncle's house.  While, the middle sister went to another relatives house.  Living with relatives was different than living with her actual parents. 

 

 

 

 

III.  Living through World War 2 in Japan

Ono San lived through World War 2 but her point of view was from living in Japan.  She was scared during the war time because Japan was being attacked. 

 

 

 

 

IV.  Returning to America

People want to come to America but Ono San did not want to at first.  Her sister kept telling her how great it is and that their father is there, so she should come over.  She was eventually convinced and came back to America.

 

 

 

 

In Conclusion

 

Ever since I interviewed my grandmother, Ono San, I thought that it was an honor to be able to talk to her.  She lived through so much that I did not even know.  She cooked the most amazing food and yet she did not even get the opportunity to learn it from her mother rather she had to learn through books.  All these things that I learned about her made me appreciate her even more.  My eyes have opened up to see many new things because of her.  I want to spend all the time I can with her and learn everything she knows.  The connection I have with her is something I will continue to grow and cherish for the rest of my life.  Thank you Obachan and I love you.