The Interactive StoryFile of Lawson Iichiro Sakai

A powerful, interactive new exhibition uses groundbreaking storytelling technology to give visitors the experience of “talking” with World War II veteran Lawson Iichiro Sakai. The exhibition was conceived and sponsored by the nonprofit Japanese American Stories using StoryFile, Inc. technology.

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a person stands in the foreground with back to the camera, looking at a television screen of a man sitting in a chair. the television is centered in a re-creation of a living room set up.

A visitor engages with Lawson Sakai.

Photo by Paloma Dooley

black screen background with older man sitting in a chair looking forward at the camera

A still of the AI that visitors see when they talk to Lawson Sakai.

Lawson Iichiro Sakai at StoryFile filming.

Courtesy of Cole Kawana

Lawson Sakai StoryFile recording front view

Lawson Iichiro Sakai with Cole Kawana at StoryFile filming.

Courtesy of Cole Kawana.

Lawson Iichiro Sakai with Cole Kawana at StoryFile filming.

Courtesy of Cole Kawana.

World War II American veteran Lawson Iichiro Sakai volunteered for the U.S. Army and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), the segregated Japanese American unit. Sakai received four Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and the French Legion of Honor, and other medals. His 442nd RCT service included the liberation of Bruyeres, France; rescue of the “Lost Battalion” in France; and breaking of the Gothic Line in Italy.

Photo courtesy: Lawson Sakai Family

A display case with a framed black and white photograph, vase of flowers, and a gold medal from the 442nd RCT with small American flag behind it.

A display case with a framed photograph, flowers, and a medal from the 442nd RCT.

Photo by Paloma Dooley