An American son : the story of George Aratani : founder of Mikasa and Kenwood

George Aratani was the son of Japanese immigrants and was incarcerated at the beginning of World War II. In 1944 he was permitted to teach Japanese to American soldiers at The Military Intelligence Service Lanugage School. When he traveled to Japan at war's end, Aratani's business acumen and dreams eventually led to the creation of Mikasa dinnerware and Kenwood electronics. George Aratani's philanthropy helped rebuild the Japanese American community in Los Angeles.