As one of the most commonly consumed berries in the world, strawberries are a beloved household snack. But this soft, sweet fruit has a rocky history. From immigration to incarceration, Japanese Americans are integral to the California Strawberry origin story. Through five generations of Japanese strawberry farmers, reporter Hannah Kirshner brings us a story of ingenuity and resilience.

To learn more about Japanese Americans and Strawberry farming, read:

• A Taste for Strawberries, by Manabi Hirasaki with Naomi Hirahara
• Strawberry Days, by David Neiwert

For more about Japanese American history, check out:

• Japanese American National Museum
• Densho.org
• Nature Behind Barbed Wire, by Connie Y. Chiang

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