 At the conclusion of the war, Isao returned to Chicago and then to Los Angeles in 1950 with his new bride, Alice Ishii.After a successful career as a Graphic Designer, Isao called upon his wartime experiences to produce a number of hauntingly beautiful paintings and sculptures and, in some cases, photographs combining the two.Isao has also illustrated children’s book on the subject of the Relocation experience, including "Blue Jay in the Desert,Welcome Home Swallows", and "The Spirit of Manzanar" (written by his daughter, Junie).