Kabuo Miyamoto is a fictional character from the novel "Snow Falling on Cedars" by David Guterson. He is a Japanese-American fisherman living in the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s. The story revolves around his trial for the murder of a local fisherman, highlighting themes of prejudice and the impact of World War II on Japanese-Americans. Miyamoto's character represents the struggles faced by Japanese-Americans during a time of racial tension and discrimination. His experiences reflect the broader societal issues of the era, including the lingering effects of internment camps and the challenges of assimilation in a post-war America.