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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img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-458-96)

Mae and Naomi Higaki's wedding with bridesmaids and groomsmen. Left to right: Chiyo Adachi, Mary Masuoka, Mae Higaki, Naomi Higaki, Joe Okuno, and Juichi Higaki

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-458-96/

av Wedding home video footage (ddr-densho-458-109)

Home video footage of Naomi Higaki and Mae (Miwa) Higaki leaving their wedding at the San Jose Buddhist Church, and of their reception was held a few miles away at the De Anza Hotel in downtown San Jose.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-458-109/

img Two women in bridesmaid's dresses (ddr-densho-458-14)

Chiyo Adachi and Mary Duffy (nee Masuoka), Mae (Miwa) Higaki's bridesmaids, outside house

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-458-14/

img Nobuo Higaki and Motoko (Kubouchi) Higaki wedding portrait (ddr-densho-458-28)

Nobuo Higaki and Motoko Higaki (nee Kubouchi), one standing and one sitting for their wedding photo

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-458-28/

img Musicians at the Endo-Furumura wedding (ddr-densho-336-1163)

Left to right: Peter Horikoshi, Mike Okagaki, Janet Noda, Glenn Ozaki

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-336-1163/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1184)

A bride and groom pose with family. Top row: Roy Otsuka is third from left, Ichino Otsuka is in the middle behind the bride and groom. Front row: Kimiko Otsuka is second from left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1184/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-825)

The caption in the album is written in Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-825/

img Thank you card (ddr-densho-359-1567)

A wedding thank you card. Inside the card is signed "Shizu" and indicates that she and her husband live in Chicago

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1567/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1463)

Sa and Mo Nakata wedding portrait

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1463/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-476)

Bride and groom, Chiyo and Min Okano pose with their family for a portrait. Min's parents, Haruno and Toshiyuki are on the right, next to Min. Far left, Misao and Tad Yamaguchi. Chiyo's parents, Kishineki and Harira, are left, next to Chiyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-476/

img Wedding family portrait (ddr-densho-359-1461)

Sadao and Ayako Masuko wedding portrait. On far right are Toshiyuki, Haruno, and Min Okano. Niki Okano is next to the bride.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1461/

img Bride (ddr-densho-359-241)

The caption under the wedding photograph in the album: "Shigeko Nesan". Shigeko Kawamoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-241/

img Photograph proofs (ddr-densho-359-485)

A sheet of photograph proofs from wedding reception for Bob and Carol Okano. 1st photo top left: Bob & Carol Okano; 2nd photo top : Ayako Masuko, standing; 3rd photo top : John Nakata and Joe Kawamoto: 4th photo right: Bob & Carol Okano. Middle row: 1st photo left and 4th photo right: Bob & Carol …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-485/

img Man and woman (ddr-densho-359-943)

Kyoichi Iwasa is on the right

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-943/

img Wedding party portrait (ddr-densho-359-682)

The caption beneath the photograph in the album states "Wedding of Hiyama Family".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-682/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1459)

Ayako and Sadao Masuko wedding portrait

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1459/

img Sisters at wedding (ddr-densho-359-239)

Yonchan Nakata and Alice Kawamoto pose together after their siblings' double wedding.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-239/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1117)

Bride and groom pose for a portrait at their wedding.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1117/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1158)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1158/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-428)

Bride and groom pose for a portrait.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-428/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1114)

Sei and Roy Fujiwara pose for a portrait at their wedding.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1114/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1153)

The caption written on the bottom of the photograph is "Mr & Mrs. John Oda September 3, 1954". John and Ruth Oda

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1153/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1194)

The caption written on bottom of the photograph "To Jeannette & Eddie: With affection -- Gerda and Julius Woeck June 8, 1960". Stamped beneath the photograph "Edward Johanson - Seattle".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1194/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1118)

Mary and Ben Seike pose for a portrait at their wedding.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1118/

img Wedding portrait (ddr-densho-359-1115)

Sei and "Horse" Ikeda pose for their wedding portrait. Mr. Ikeda would be killed in action with the 442nd.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1115/