Weddings

The rituals of weddings and funerals, whether Christian or Buddhist, were community events. The ceremonies were often elaborate and blended Japanese and American customs. During the World War II incarceration, many Issei (first-generation immigrant) parents confined in the camps were notified that their sons had died in combat.

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doc Card to Yuri and Richard Tsukada from Roy and Mary Kishi (ddr-densho-356-572)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mary and Roy Kishi wishing her and her husband Richard Tsukada the best in their marriage. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-551 and ddr-densho-356-577.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-572/

doc Correspondence to Yuri Domoto from Margorie Sherman of Bradford Bachrach (ddr-densho-356-268)

Letter, flyer, and sample booklet from Marjorie Sherman and Bradford Bachrach photography advertising Bradford Bachrach photography to be the wedding photographer for Yuriko Domoto Tsukada wedding to Richard Tsukada. (The sample photographs were not scanned)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-268/

img Goto wedding (ddr-densho-357-715)

Yukie Yoshioka and Harry Goto are married at Watsonville Buddhist Church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-715/

img Goto wedding (ddr-densho-357-717)

Yukie Yoshioka and Harry Goto are married at Watsonville Buddhist Church. Left to right: Giichi Yoshioka, Sam Goto, Ted Yamamoto, Harry Goto, Yukie Yoshioka, Sally Fujii, June Yoshioka, Barbara Kurimoto. Hiroko Terakawa is the flower girl in the front row.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-717/

img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-701)

Hanako Yoshioka and Tansai Terakawa stand at the front of the Oakland Buddhist church after their wedding ceremony. Caption: "Rev. Washioka, minister."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-701/

img Wedding party (ddr-densho-363-1)

Photograph of the wedding party at Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto's wedding. The photograph was taken by Frank C. Hirahara.\n\nTo view more photographs of the Sakamoto wedding and other photographs taken by Frank C. Hirahara please visit the Oregon Nikkei Endowment's Frank C. Hirahara Collection.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-1/

img Group Photo of Bridal Party (ddr-densho-446-389)

Photo of bridal party with attendants identified on the back by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai and in the Open Door church bulletin.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-389/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-47)

Black and white photographic negative of two men in suits posed. From left to right: Keso Kuwahara and groom Sam Sakamoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-47/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-40)

Original black and white photographic print of bridal party standing in front of the alter. Left to right: Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nomi, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto, and Lilly (Kobayashi) Irinaga.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-40/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-34)

Original black and white photographic print of the bride, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto, standing in front of the alter holding her bouquet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-34/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-46)

Black and white photographic negative of organist and a singer standing in the choir's pews inside a church. Performance for the wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-46/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-39)

Original black and white photographic print of bride and groom standing and receiving guests. Left to Right: Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-39/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-643)

Black and white photographic negative of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto's wedding reception. About 11 people sitting around banquet tables. Wedding party seated along back wall starting second from the left: Yoichi "Jack" Nomi, Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nami, Sam Sakamoto, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto, Keso Kuwahara, and Lilly (Kobayashi) Irinaga. Rest of the guests are unidentified. For …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-643/

img Chinese Wedding Celebration (ddr-one-1-238)

Black and white photographic negative of Fred Lee and Betty Jean (Chinn) Lee's wedding guests watching a dragon dance performance outside.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-238/

img Wedding portrait of Fred Lee and Betty-Jean Lee (Chinn) (ddr-one-1-132)

Black and white photographic negative of Fred G. Lee and Betty Jean (Chinn) Lee in wedding attire including a large bridal headdress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-132/

img Wedding Reception (ddr-one-1-133)

Black and white photographic negative of a unknown wedding reception with a group of wedding guests standing next to the gift table. Standing in the back behind the gifts is Mitsy (Kiyomura) Takeoka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-133/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-32)

Original black and white photographic print of Bride and Groom, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto and Sam Sakamoto, in front of the alter standing at an angle to the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-32/

img John Yasumura wedding (ddr-densho-474-32)

Signed photo of Yasumura wedding party. Reverse is signed "Ota family."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-32/

doc The Open Door: Wedding announcement (ddr-densho-446-390)

Wedding announcement for Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-390/

doc Wedding of Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo Morikawa (ddr-densho-446-37)

Invitation to Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo Morikawa's wedding; The Marriage Service (booklet); pages from The Marriage Service with signatures, date, location, etc.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-37/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-45)

Black and white photographic negative of wedding attendants posed. Left to right: Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nomi and Yoichi "Jack" Nomi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-45/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-38)

Original black and white photographic print of wedding attendants posed. Left to right Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nomi and Yoichi "Jack" Nomi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-38/

img Bride and Groom Photo (ddr-densho-446-388)

Wedding photo of Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-388/

img Group Photo of wedding reception (ddr-densho-446-391)

People in photo identified by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai on back and included Harry Shigeta who exchanged letters with Ai Chih Tsai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-391/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-31)

Original black and white photographic print of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto's wedding taken from above and behind. Negative ONLC 2815. (ddr-one-1-42)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-31/