Shig, his father Shichitaro and his brother Hideo, were all interested in photographs. In fact, Shig flew to Japan in 1959 to get a Nikon 35mm camera when it came out. (He may have also been interested in a bride.) The family photographic...
Nisei Shigeo Takayama attended Pasadena High School in the 1930s. While his older brother was a contemporary of Mac Robinson, Shig was the same age group as Jackie Robinson. The Robinson family helped look after the 310 Green Street home while...