in 1937 alexander went on baháʼí pilgrimage and, aware of the impossibility of returning to japan during the second world war, traveled to other countries. in 1938 fujita was excused from his services in haifa out of fears for his safety during the war and returned to japan until circa 1956. in 1942 back in the united states the yamamoto family lived at a relocation camp during the war. two children — one from nagasaki and one from hiroshima — later converted to the religion and have shared their story.