Nisei

The Nisei (second generation) felt the pull of two cultures. American born, attending public schools, and influenced by American popular culture, they shared the same idols, favorite songs and sports heroes as most other children of their generation. Wanting to fit in, many Nisei with Japanese first names dropped them for Western ones that their non-Japanese friends could easily pronounce. Yet, most grew up in Japanese neighborhoods, and their parents taught them the customs and values of the old country.

Identity and values (200)
Nisei (2435)

Related articles from the Densho Encyclopedia :
Nisei

Facilities
Format
Genre
Usage

Use <Ctrl> or (⌘) keys to select multiple terms

2435 items
An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-55-1)
vh An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-55-1)
Japanese American congressman, representing the Thirteenth Congressional District of California, born and raised in San Jose, California, discusses his early life, graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, and receiving a commission and serving in the armed forces from 1953-1956. Recalls the removal, "relocation," and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II at the Heart …
Kenji Maruko Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1010-8-11)
vh Kenji Maruko Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1010-8-11)
Mother's emphasis on speaking Japanese

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-84-13)
vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-84-13)
A brief attempt at schooling in Japan, struggling with a "manners" class

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

Sadaichi Kubota Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-40-4)
vh Sadaichi Kubota Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-40-4)
Development of Nisei values in prewar Hawaii, Japanese language school

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of the full conference schedule, interviews conducted at the reunion were generally shorter in length than the typical Densho interview and tend to concentrate on the individual's …

Mitsuye May Yamada - Joe Yasutake - Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-135-13)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada - Joe Yasutake - Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-135-13)
Memories of elementary school: dealing with the language barrier and perceived cultural differences
Mitsuye May Yamada - Joe Yasutake - Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-135-15)
vh Mitsuye May Yamada - Joe Yasutake - Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-135-15)
Mitsuye's upbringing: raised differently by mother as the only girl, being raised in Japan, and having poor health
Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-60-23)
vh Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-60-23)
"Go out and meet people and talk to them," the importance of social graciousness
Kay Matsuoka Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-48-27)
vh Kay Matsuoka Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-48-27)
Description of Japanese customs of "kosai" (reciprocity), "baishakunin" and "nakodo" (matchmaker)
Kay Matsuoka Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-48-16)
vh Kay Matsuoka Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-48-16)
Various factors lead to marriage: Japanese matchmaking customs, old-fashioned romance, the war and impending incarceration
API