Beloved Arakawa's founder had humble plantation start

By Bob Sigall

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 24, 2012

~~<p>Small stature is not necessarily a disadvantage. Okinawan immigrant Zempan Arakawa found an opportunity in it.</p>
<p>Arakawa grew up in Onaha village, Okinawa, the second son in the family. "The first son had to remain and take care of the family," but Zempan "came to Waipahu at age 19 to seek his fortune and to avoid conscription in the army," said his youngest son, Goro Arakawa.</p>
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Small stature is not necessarily a disadvantage. Okinawan immigrant Zempan Arakawa found an opportunity in it.

Arakawa grew up in Onaha village, Okinawa, the second son in the family. "The first son had to remain and take care of the family," but Zempan "came to Waipahu at age 19 to seek his fortune and to avoid conscription in the army," said his youngest son, Goro Arakawa. Login for more...