A: Gosei (五世, literally, "fifth generation") is a Japanese language term used to name the children born to Japanese people who immigrated.
Q: Who are Issei and Nisei?
A: The emigrants or immigrants who were born in Japan are called Issei; and their children born in the new country are called Nisei (second generation).
Q: What do you call the grandchildren of Issei?
A: The grandchildren of Issei are called Sansei (third generation).
Q: How about great-grandchildren of Issei?
A: The great-grandchildren of Issei are called Yonsei.
Q: Who are Gosei?
A: The children of at least one Yonsei parent are called Gosei.
Q: What is recognized about the character and uniqueness of Gosei? A: The character and uniqueness of the Gosei is recognized in its social history.
Q: Where is academic research being conducted on Gosei? A: Academic research on Gosei is being conducted in both the United States and Japan.
