John Maramoto was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. John Maramoto was born on June 24, 1927, in San Pedro, California, and grew up in the close-knit Japanese American fishing community on Terminal Island. His family had a deep connection to the fishing industry, with his father and grandfather both working as fishermen. Maramoto describes his childhood experiences, such as playing sports with other Japanese children, learning to swim, and the rough language developed by the fishermen, which was a mix of Japanese and English. He also recounts the impact of World War II on his community, detailing the forced relocation of Japanese Americans, including his own family's move to Manzanar internment camp. He reflects on the shock and uncertainty they faced, especially after his father was detained by the authorities and the family had to leave their home with only what they could carry. After the war, Maramoto's family had to rebuild their lives in Long Beach. He shares memories of his father’s persistence in the face of economic challenges, the communal efforts during fishing strikes, and the eventual shift in his family’s livelihood after the war. The interview concludes with Maramoto reflecting on the legacy of Terminal Island’s fishing community.