Festivals, celebrations, and holidays

Sources of Japanese American community interaction included picnics, musicals, concerts, martial arts competitions, and festivals such as Bon Odori (annual Buddhist festival commemorating ancestors).

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img Guyo and Larry Tajiri in front of their Christmas tree (ddr-densho-338-240)

Caption in album: "Salt Lake City / ca. 1940s."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-240/

img Two children dyeing Easter eggs (ddr-densho-338-221)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-221/

img Four children holding Christmas ornaments (ddr-densho-338-76)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-76/

img Christmas dinner (ddr-densho-338-98)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-98/

img Guyo Tajiri opening Christmas presents (ddr-densho-338-247)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-247/

img A ladies' foot race (ddr-densho-353-233)

Fourth of July festivities at Lincoln Park Beach.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-233/

img Nakayama family posing with car (ddr-densho-353-424)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-424/

img Japanese Baptist church members (ddr-densho-353-301)

The church was located at 621 Washington Street. Captioned: "Farewell for Sasao sensei Rev. Blackstone." There is also a handwritten note on the back in Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-301/

img Two little girls posing in front of a parade float (ddr-densho-353-327)

One of the girls carries a mikoshi (portable shrine).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-327/

img Christmas display (ddr-densho-353-420)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-420/

img A masquerade party (ddr-densho-353-235)

The party was sponsored by the Grand Union Laundry for its employees.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-235/

img The Sayonara Ball (ddr-densho-353-354)

The 1936 Sayonara Ball was held in the Spanish Ballroom.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-354/

img Enshrinement of the new Butsudan (ddr-densho-353-313)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-313/

img The Sayonara Ball (ddr-densho-353-353)

The 1930 Sayonara Ball was held at the Seattle Yacht Club.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-353/

img A parade float (ddr-densho-353-326)

Captioned: "A float for a parade, sponsored by the Japanese fishing tackle dealers association."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-326/

img A group at a banquet (ddr-densho-353-366)

Captioned: "Can you identify the occasion?"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-366/

img A parade float (ddr-densho-353-330)

A float in the Potlatch parade, sponsored by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-330/

img Takami Hibiya and other diners at a banquet table (ddr-densho-381-189)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-189/

img Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (ddr-densho-381-194)

A certificate of appreciation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, commending Takami Hibiya on his efforts to develop and strengthen relations between the "United States and Japan, as well as between Americans and Japanese within... [his] community."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-194/

doc Keiro kai list (ddr-densho-381-25)

A list of names, ages, block numbers, and addresses.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-25/

doc Takami Hibiya's Seattle World's Fair identification card (ddr-densho-381-196)

An identification card belonging to Takami Hibiya, certifying employment at the North American Post for the Seattle World's Fair.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-196/

img Seal of the Emperor of Japan (ddr-densho-381-169)

Captions: Translation The Emperor of Japan confers upon the American, Takami Hibiya, for his distinguished service, The Order of the Rising Sun, Fifth Class (Gold and Silver Rays) Emperor's seal applied at the Imperial Palace on November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Seal of the Emperor of Japan November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-169/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Emiko (ddr-densho-356-361)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada and Wakako Domoto from Emiko in which Emiko details how she has spent the last few weeks, particularly Thanksgiving day. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-361/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Min Yonekura (ddr-densho-356-363)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Minoru Yonekura in which Min provides condolences for the death of Kanetaro Domoto (Yuriko's father), details a trip to visitor Toichi Domoto (Yuriko's brother), talks about the conditions at his work, and how he spent Thanksgiving day. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-363/

img Buddhist Church of Oakland (ddr-densho-357-161)

The Buddhist Church of Oakland was decorated for its 1927 Dedication Ceremony.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-161/