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Arrest, searches, and seizures

Many Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) can vividly recall their fathers being hauled off by FBI agents to unidentified destinations for an unknown duration. Not surprisingly, anxiety and uncertainty spread quickly after Pearl Harbor. Many precious heirlooms were burned by families wanting to rid themselves of any connection to Japan. FBI agents raided Japanese American homes, confiscating short wave radios, cameras, and books. With the systematic removal of Issei (first-generation) leaders, the Nisei -- children and teenagers for the most part -- were abruptly asked to represent the larger group as well as their own families. They found themselves translating FBI and military orders for their parents and helping to keep family businesses going.

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Pearl Harbor and aftermath (247)
Arrest, searches, and seizures (353)

Related articles from the Densho Encyclopedia :
Custodial detention / A-B-C list, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Rikita Honda, Terminal Island, California

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Barbara Reiko Mikami Keimi Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-459-4)
vh Barbara Reiko Mikami Keimi Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-459-4)
Memories of father being picked up by the FBI after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, visiting him at the Tuna Canyon Detention Station
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-459-4/
Bacon Sakatani Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-298-9)
vh Bacon Sakatani Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-298-9)
Witnessing the arrest of father by the FBI

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-298-9/
Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-12-31)
vh Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 31 (ddr-densho-1000-12-31)
FBI pick-up of Issei creates panic after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-12-31/
Cherry Kinoshita Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-34-5)
vh Cherry Kinoshita Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-34-5)
Being questioned by the FBI over the family's short wave radio
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-34-5/
Mary Kageyama Nomura Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-255-14)
vh Mary Kageyama Nomura Interview Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-255-14)
Destroying mother's music books and instruments
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-255-14/
Shig Miyaki Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-259-8)
vh Shig Miyaki Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-259-8)
Witnessing round up of Issei men on Terminal Island

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-259-8/
Mii Tai Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-186-11)
vh Mii Tai Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-186-11)
Feelings after hearing of the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "that was a shocker"

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-186-11/
Mako Nakagawa Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-66-8)
vh Mako Nakagawa Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-66-8)
Mother's strength in father's absence during preparation for mass removal
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-66-8/
Mako Nakagawa Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-66-7)
vh Mako Nakagawa Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-66-7)
A child's memories of the FBI pick-up and detention of father
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-66-7/
Mako Nakagawa Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-66-6)
vh Mako Nakagawa Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-66-6)
FBI search of family home, men running their hands through the rice
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-66-6/
Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-168-9)
vh Mae Kanazawa Hara Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-168-9)
Hearing the news of Pearl Harbor bombing while in church choir rehearsal
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-168-9/
Lillian Nakano Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-254-7)
vh Lillian Nakano Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-254-7)
Father's pickup by the FBI, leaving for a camp on the mainland to be reunited
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-254-7/
Yutaka Inokuchi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-320-12)
vh Yutaka Inokuchi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-320-12)
Father's arrest by the FBI

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-320-12/
Henry Miyatake Interview I Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-53-17)
vh Henry Miyatake Interview I Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-53-17)
FBI seizure of weapons and radio equipment after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-53-17/
Cookie Takeshita Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-465-8)
vh Cookie Takeshita Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-465-8)
Hearing of families where the father was arrested by the FBI
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-465-8/
Wilbur Sato Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-455-4)
vh Wilbur Sato Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-455-4)
Father's arrest by the FBI, preparing to leave Terminal Island
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-455-4/
George Fugami Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1000-7-29)
vh George Fugami Segment 29 (ddr-densho-1000-7-29)
Being questioned by the FBI
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-7-29/
Mits Takahashi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-207-12)
vh Mits Takahashi Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-207-12)
Witnessing community members' arrests by the FBI
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-207-12/
Tom Matsuoka Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-47-22)
vh Tom Matsuoka Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-47-22)
Being picked up by the FBI and detained by the INS after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-47-22/
Yuri Kochiyama Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-257-4)
vh Yuri Kochiyama Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-257-4)
Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor while teaching Sunday school; father's arrest by the FBI
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-257-4/
Sam Ogo Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-193-13)
vh Sam Ogo Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-193-13)
Hearing rumors after the bombing of Pearl Harbor; destroying so-called 'contraband' items

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-193-13/
Hitoshi
vh Hitoshi "Hank" Naito Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-286-8)
Uncertainty following the arrest of father by FBI (audio-only)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-286-8/
Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-138-3)
vh Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-138-3)
Memories of FBI raid on family home on December 7, 1941

William Toshio Yasutake was interviewed together with his sister Mitsuye (Yasutake) Yamada and surviving brother, Joseph Yasutake, in group sessions on October 8-9, 2002. He was interviewed individually on November 14, 2002.

Before being contacted by Densho, the Yasutake siblings had planned to conduct their …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-138-3/
Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-112-13)
vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-112-13)
FBI arrests Buddhist ministers from the Temple, including husband, Reverend Ichikawa (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-112-13/
Toshio Moritsugu Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-318-17)
vh Toshio Moritsugu Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-318-17)
Father's arrest and detention by the FBI

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-318-17/
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