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Associations and organizations

The Issei (Japanese immigrants) established cultural, business, and religious organizations that supported ethnic enclaves. This early form of networking served more than social and economic interests -- it became a substitute for the extended-family and village systems left behind in Japan. Christian and Buddhist neighborhood churches, Japanese language schools, and sports leagues allowed the Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) to participate in organized social activities as well as form peer networks.

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vh Ben Chikaraishi Interview Segment 13 (ddr-chi-1-11-13)

The importance of the Japanese American community in Chicago

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-11-13/

vh Constance Yamashiro Interview Segment 12 (ddr-chi-1-18-12)

Participation in postwar youth organizations and sports

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-18-12/

vh An Oral History with Sumiye Takeno, Part II - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-60-1)

An oral history with Sumiye Takeno, a current resident of Denver, Colorado. This interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. The purpose of this interview was to gather information regarding Takeno's incarceration and resettlement experience during World War II. Specifically, the interview covers her childhood in Florin, California, …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-60-1/

vh An Oral History with Sumiye Takeno, Part I - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-59-1)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-59-1/

vh Alley Watada Interview Segment 12 (ddr-manz-1-30-12)

Father's involvement in Japanese community organizations

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-30-12/

vh Shigeko Sese Uno Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1000-98-27)

Involvement in the Seattle Asian American community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-98-27/

vh Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-12-22)

Social, cultural activities for the Nisei in the prewar Bellevue, Washington, community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-12-22/

vh Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 74 (ddr-densho-1000-12-74)

Involvement in community activities, winning the Community Bridge Builder Award in Bellevue

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-12-74/

vh Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 69 (ddr-densho-1000-12-69)

Becoming active again in the postwar Japanese American community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-12-69/

vh Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-51-1)

The uniqueness of Seattle's Japanese American community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-51-1/

vh Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-51-3)

Interacting with peer group in Seattle's Japanese American community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-51-3/

vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview II Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-77-25)

Becoming involved in community organizations after the war

This interview was conducted over two days at the Sakaharas' home.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-77-25/

vh Shigeko Sese Uno Segment 28 (ddr-densho-1000-98-28)

Involvement in the Seattle Asian American community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-98-28/

vh Frank Kitamoto Segment 37 (ddr-densho-1000-35-37)

Activities of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-35-37/

vh Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-51-6)

Description of Seattle's numerous Japanese American community organizations

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-51-6/

vh Frank Miyamoto Interview II Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-51-2)

The Japanese American community's penchant for organizing

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-51-2/

vh Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-12-20)

Social, cultural activities for the Nisei in the prewar Bellevue, Washington, community

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-12-20/

vh Mitsuko Hashiguchi Segment 70 (ddr-densho-1000-12-70)

Husband's community involvement

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-12-70/

vh Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-60-5)

Observing changes in Seattle's International District

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-60-5/

vh Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-60-18)

Continuity of culture, reflecting on the future of Japanese American organizations

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-60-18/

vh Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-60-16)

Community involvement: reflecting on different organizational styles and strengths

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-60-16/

vh Fumiko Uyeda Groves Segment 33 (ddr-densho-1000-10-33)

The work of community groups after World War II

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-10-33/

vh Fumiko Uyeda Groves Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-10-13)

Father's involvement in the Nikkeijinkai: hosting visiting seamen before the war

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-10-13/

vh Mits Takahashi Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-207-6)

Father's role as a member of the Japanese Gardeners Association

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-207-6/

vh Mits Takahashi Interview Segment 32 (ddr-densho-1000-207-32)

Recognition of the significance of the Japanese Gardeners Association

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-207-32/