Thomas Hideo (Tom) Imai
in Salinas, California. He was the son of Goichi and Onayo Imai, who emigrated from Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1897 and 1904, respectively. His siblings were: brothers Joe Sohei, Shigemi (died 1926, age 18), Shigeo (died 1909, age 6 weeks), and Nobuso George; and sisters Sumiye and Itsue. The eldest son had remained in Japan.