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Three crossed lives: The first Japanese migration to Mexico

According to Kerber, a Mexican, a German, and a Japanese were key players to make the migration possible during the 19th century

The celebration of the 120 anniversary of the Enomoto Migration included academic events, such as conferences and presentation of books
Dr. Victor Kerber Palma is a researcher at the Center for Japanese Studies at the University of Guadalajara
Dr. Kerber has published specialized texts, such as "The Pacific Basin as stage of competence in the world system" and "Japan 1946-1990: The path to opulence," among others
There were many attendees to the conference, including people from Chiapas who are descendants of the first Japanese migrants looking for their roots
The Franz Mayer Museum has hosted two exhibitions, as well as many cultural and academic activities which have been part of the Iroha celebration
Dr. Kerber received a recognition after the conference for his work as a cultural link between Japan and Mexico
04/08/2017 |18:19
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The Franz Mayer Museum, the Japanese community in Mexico, the Japanese Embassy and the Mexico-Japan Association celebrate the 120 anniversary of the Enomoto Migration.

The Enomoto colony was comprised of 36 Japanese men who embarked with the idea of establishing “a Japan outside Japan.”

As part of the academic activities, Dr. Víctor Kerber Palma delivered a speech to the conference titled “ Why Enomoto chose Chiapas? ” at the Franz Mayer museum's library.

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