Despite Okinawa's long and close relationship with the United States, most Americans know little about the rich and remarkable culture of Japan's southernmost islands. And they know even less about the Okinawan immigrants who brought their heritage to the U.S. over one hundred years ago. In this landmark publication--the first literary anthology showcasing Okinawan Americans--their voices are heard in plays, essays, and memoirs. Through the beauty, humor, and heartbreak in Jon Shirota's award-winning plays, the experiences of an extraordinary people are illuminated. And in personal essays and...