haiseki: Discrimination.
happi: A short, lightweight coat worn with a narrow sash over regular clothes; a workman's coat.
Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.
ken: A prefecture.
Kibei: American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.
kimono: A robe with wide sleeves and a sash, part of traditional costume of Japanese men and women.
Nihongo: Japanese language.
Nisei: American-born children of Japanese immigrants; second-generation Japanese Americans.
-san: Mr. or Mrs.
shikata ga nai: It can't be helped. There's nothing one can do.
sukiyaki: A Japanese dish of thinly sliced meat, onions, and other vegetables cooked quickly, often at table, with soy sauce, sake, sugar, etc.
tempura: Deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter.