Year of the Horse Ema* Topaz me pairs photographs and statements

me pairs photographs and statements from the original series (many before never published) with contemporary portraits of the same Hapa individuals and newly written statements

Arai is forced to relive the horrific incident that he’s concealed for more than fifty years

Designed by Satomi Studios and hand-carved and cast in brass

This is the story of the 442nd

oral histories

Year of the Horse Ema* Topaz me pairs photographs and statementsEma, or picture horse plaques, are a common sight at Japanese shrines, where visitors write wishes and hang them as offerings. The tradition began with pilgrims donating horses to the gods, later replaced by wooden plaques featuring horse images. Over time, various designs appeared, but the custom of writing hopes on the back remains. To celebrate 2026the Year of the Horsewere introducing a special museum ema featuring Ridge Hiranos zodiac