«We historians already know that Japan was cosmopolitan during the imperial period but, with notable exceptions, has worked hard to exclude migrants and refugees in the postwar era. The author does an important intellectual and political public service by presenting an explanation of why this might be." —Lori Watt, Washington University in St. Louis

"The occupation of Japan led by United States forces is generally recorded as a success as it guided the erstwhile enemy back into the family of nations. Matthew Augustine’s book examines this history’s dark side, that of the Japan-based Koreans and Okinawans who faced the decision of where they would restart their lives following Japan’s surrender." —Mark Caprio, Rikkyo University»