Amache | Kiyo Miyake

Sandy’s grandmother, Kiyo Miyake, was a social worker at Amache. She helped many Japanese American families cope with the loss of their freedom and savings.

“When the Japanese arrived, it was a desert. But within a very short time, they planted beautiful flowers between barracks and around their bedrooms, and it became a very beautiful place. This truly shows something of their heart.”

— Kiyo Miyake