Hana Omiya, a young Japanese woman, is promised in marriage to a man she has never met. She leaves her home and family to travel to San Francisco, where she will meet her future husband, Taro.
Chapter 2: The Journey to America
Hana's journey to America is long and difficult. She is seasick and homesick, and she worries about what her new life will be like.
Chapter 3: Meeting Taro
Hana finally arrives in San Francisco and meets Taro. He is a kind and gentle man, and Hana is relieved to find that she likes him.
Chapter 4: The Wedding
Hana and Taro are married soon after they meet. The wedding is a simple ceremony, but it is a happy occasion for both of them.
Chapter 5: Life in America
Hana and Taro settle down in San Francisco. Hana learns English and begins to make friends. She also becomes involved in the Japanese community.
Chapter 6: Taro's Death
Taro dies suddenly a few years after Hana and Taro are married. Hana is devastated by his death, and she struggles to cope with her grief.
Chapter 7: Hana's New Life
Hana eventually remarries and has two children. She continues to live in San Francisco, and she becomes involved in the local community.
Chapter 8: The Legacy of Hana Omiya
Hana's story is a reminder of the challenges and triumphs faced by Japanese immigrants in the early 20th century. She is a symbol of strength, resilience, and hope.