When World War II began, Koichi was interned. Mr. Nishimoto came and ran the business. He helped my father greatly. Robert bows his head in respect. By Dennis Oda, Star-Bulletin Evelyn Kamei, left, and Amy Murai are in the back storage area of Iida's.
Every little space is used.
Nishimoto was a forward-looking man. When word came that a new shopping center was to be built, Nishimoto immediately made a bid for space. Ala Moana Center opened in 1959 and Iida's was there. It has remained at its high-traffic corner ever since. Iida's was incorporated in 1951 with shares going to family members, some of whom work at the store or at the warehouse.