hakujin: Caucasian(s); white(s).

Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.

kanji: Chinese characters used in Japanese writing.

kendo: Japanese traditional fencing, in which a bamboo sword is used.

kenjinkai: Association of people who came from the same prefecture in Japan.

matsutake: A well-known type of mushroom with distinct smell, which are found under pine trees, and are very expensive.

Nisei: American-born children of Japanese immigrants; second-generation Japanese Americans.

sensei: A teacher.