BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (KUTV) — During the early 1900’s many Japanese struggled to make ends meet. In order to survive and claim a better quality of life, they went after opportunities in North America.

Gerald Nisogi proudly shares his family’s history whenever possible. He’s a Box Elder County resident and descendant of Japanese pioneers who moved to Box Elder County.

Nisogi explained that his grandparents on both sides of his family made the decision to relocate.

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