Issei
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thumb|right|The first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brazil aboard the in 1908. They referred to themselves as and became known as Japanese Brazilians|Nipo-Brasileiros. are Japanese immigrants to countries in North America and South America. The term is used mostly by ethnic Japanese. are born in Japan; their children born in the new country are (, "two", plus , "generation"); and their grandchildren are (, "three", plus , "generation").
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Encyclopedic overview
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- History
- Brazilian {{transliteration|ja|issei}}
- American {{transliteration|ja|issei}}
- Canadian {{transliteration|ja|issei}}
- Peruvian {{transliteration|ja|issei}}
- Cultural profile
- Generations
- Issei
- ''Issei'' women
- Aging
- History
- Emigrants from Japan
- Immigrants in the United States
- Americans' first impression of Issei
- Racial segregation and immigration law
- Internment
- Notable individuals
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|right|The first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brazil aboard the in 1908. They referred to themselves as and became known as Japanese Brazilians|Nipo-Brasileiros. are Japanese immigrants to countries in North America and South America. The term is used mostly by ethnic Japanese. are born in Japan; their children born in the new country are (, "two", plus , "generation"); and their grandchildren are (, "three", plus , "generation").
The character and uniqueness of the is recognized in their social history.
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