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My father is 100% japanese and came to the united states when he was only 18 years old. my grandmother still resides in japan, which has allowed me to travel to the roots of my ancestors with my father.
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My Father Is 100% Japanese And Came

Apolo Ohno
My father is 100% japanese and came to the united states when he was only 18 years old. my grandmother still resides in japan, which has allowed me to travel to the roots of my ancestors with my father.
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