Manzo Nagano Family
Courtesy of the City of Victoria Archives, PR-0043-M07756.
Manzo Nagano was the first documented Japanese immigrant to Canada in 1877. He arrived in British Columbia at the age of 24 and started several businesses. Manzo lived in Victoria for 46 years, returning to Japan at the end of his life in 1923.
Manzo Nagano (centre), wife Tayoko (right), oldest son Tatsuo George (standing at left) with his wife (seated), and younger son Teruo Frank (standing at right).