Associations and organizations
The Issei (Japanese immigrants) established cultural, business, and religious organizations that supported ethnic enclaves. This early form of networking served more than social and economic interests -- it became a substitute for the extended-family and village systems left behind in Japan. Christian and Buddhist neighborhood churches, Japanese language schools, and sports leagues allowed the Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) to participate in organized social activities as well as form peer networks.
Community activities
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Associations and organizations
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Related articles from the
Densho Encyclopedia :
Japanese associations,
Manzanar Committee,
National Coalition for Redress/Reparations,
National Council for Japanese American Redress
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Children and dignitaries meet at the consul's home (ddr-densho-353-320)
A note on the back identifies Miss Matsuda in the front, Rev. Okazaki to the left of the post, and Principal Takatataka to the right of the post in the second row.
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Yamaguchiken members meet at the Maneki Restaurant garden (ddr-densho-353-321)
The Hotel Astra is visible on the hill in the background.
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JPCCE Society (ddr-densho-383-35)
Written on album page below photograph: "J.P.C-CE Society Joint Meeting with Greenlake Seinenkai". The Green Lake Seinenkai (young people's association) was a social club primarily for Nisei in their teens and twenties. George Tokuda pictured in front row, second from left.
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Letter to Yuri Domoto from Wak (ddr-densho-356-321)
Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Wak (possibly her sister Wakako Domoto) detailing thing that happened and are being planned in a social club. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.
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Japanese Groups and Associations in the United States: Community Analysis Report No. 3 March 1943 (ddr-densho-356-1031)
Japanese Groups and Associations in the United States: Community Analysis Report No. 3 March 1944. Report reviewing Japanese social groups like Kenjinkai to determine if they indicate subversion within membership. Also attempts to determine the differences between Buddhism and Shintoism.
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Junior Floricultural Society of Norther California (ddr-densho-356-16)
Large group photograph of the Junior Floricultural Society of Northern California. Identified on the first row far left is Kaneji Domoto, and fourth row far left is Yuriko Domoto, and second row fifth from the left is Mr. Fujii (Sally Domoto (Fujii)'s father), and Sally Domoto (Fujii) is in the fourth row second from the left.
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Club Photograph (ddr-densho-356-13)
Panaramic photograph of a large group of girls in white dresses. Many identified on the image. Inscribed on the front of the image is "Girl Reserve Conference Asilomar California" and "4-H Club" in black ink. Inscribed on the back "Belongs to:- Yuriko Domoto" written in blue ink.
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Russian River (ddr-densho-357-243)
Delegates attend an outing to the Russian River during an Oakland Young Men's and Women's Buddhist Association Conference. Left to right: Kaoru (Kalo) Negi, Niig Mitoma, Yukie Yoshioka, Kengo (last name unknown), Giichi Yoshioka, Rose Negi.
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Young Women's Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-392)
Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Y.W.B.A. Farewell picture."
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Rose and Hanako (ddr-densho-357-203)
Rose and Hanako attend the Oakland Japanese Association Picnic in Albany. Left to right: Rose Negi, Hanako Yoshioka.
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Young Women's Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-391)
Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Y.W.B.A. Farewell picture."
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Mr. Hattori (ddr-densho-357-388)
Mr. Hattori represents the Hawaiian Young Men's Buddhist Association.
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Young Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-636)
Members of the Young Buddhist Association in Fusan visit Japan.
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Russian River (ddr-densho-357-235)
Delegates swim in the Russian River during an outing at an Oakland Young Men's and Women's Buddhist Association Conference.
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Torao Masuda (ddr-densho-357-229)
Torao Masuda, delegate for the Young Men's and Women's Buddhist Association Summer Conference, sits in Berkeley Stadium.
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Young Men's Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-689)
Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Young Men's Buddhist Association Oakland Buddhist Church about 1928, 1. Rev. Washioka, 2. Giichi Yoshioka, 3. Roy Akiyoshi."
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Young Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-788)
Three reverends sit in the front row of their Young Buddhist Association gathering in Hunt, Idaho. Front row center, left to right: Reverend Gikan Nishinaga, Reverend Sugimoto, and Reverend Eiyu Terao.
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Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-25)
This program was held in the basement of the Seattle Buddhist Church, which was located at 1020 Main Street in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Seattle Buddhist Church is now known as the Seattle Buddhist Temple and is currently located at 1427 South Main Street. Lotus was an association for young church members.
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Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-26)
This program took place at the Nippon Kan Theatre in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Lotus group was affiliated with the Seattle Buddhist Church. Lotus was an association for young church members.
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Banquet (ddr-densho-411-5)
Photograph of a group attending a banquet. Imprinted on the photograph is "Banquet given Dr. R. Honda to honor his assignment of the Degree of Igaku-Hakushi from the Tokio Imperial University by the Southern California Japanese Med. Sch." Rikita Honda is standing at the head of the table.
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Young Buddhist League Convention Queen (ddr-one-1-25)
Black and white photographic print of the Fourth Annual Northwest Young Buddhist League's Convection Queen: Mary (Nakata) Fujii of Portland, Oregon. She is dressed in a dark formal gown, wearing a jeweled tiara and velvet robe. The photograph was found in Frank Hirahara's memorabilia of his time in Portland.
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Billiard Room March 1930 (ddr-densho-474-2)
Group photo of 9 men in billiard room with packages and trophy