Kabuo is a character from the novel "Snow Falling on Cedars" by David Guterson. He is a Japanese-American fisherman living on the fictional San Piedro Island in the 1950s. Kabuo is portrayed as a proud and honorable man, deeply connected to his heritage and the land he works on. His life is complicated by the historical context of World War II and the prejudice faced by Japanese-Americans during that time. In the story, Kabuo is accused of murder, which leads to a tense courtroom drama. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and communities. Kabuo's character serves as a lens through which the reader can examine issues of justice and racial discrimination in post-war America.