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.

Associations and organizations (168)

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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 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 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 1 (ddr-densho-1000-51-1)

The uniqueness of Seattle's Japanese American community

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

img Yamaguchiken members meet at the Maneki Restaurant garden (ddr-densho-353-321)

The Hotel Astra is visible on the hill in the background.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-321/

img First Hill drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-353-360)

The Corps performed at the national Japanese American Citizens League convention.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-360/

img A Japanese Association meeting in the Maneki Restaurant garden (ddr-densho-353-322)

The association was honoring senior citizens at this event.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-322/

img Kokaido, Japanese American clubhouse (ddr-densho-28-12)

The Kokaido was built in 1932 and was a focal point for activities of the Japanese American community in Bellevue, Washington. This photograph was taken shortly after the mass removal in 1942.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-28-12/

img Group of Issei men (ddr-densho-35-294)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-294/

img Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-26)

This program took place at the Nippon Kan Theatre in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Lotus group was affiliated with the Seattle Buddhist Church. Lotus was an association for young church members.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-26/

img Issei midwives association (ddr-densho-39-59)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-39-59/

doc Local Japanese Civic Bodies Now Seattle Chamber (March 22, 1931) (ddr-densho-56-426)

The Seattle Daily Times, March 22, 1931, p. 28

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-426/

doc Young Men's Christian Association membership card (ddr-densho-167-57)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-167-57/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 71 (September 30, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-58)

"Two-Day Bussei Conclave Opens Here This Saturday" (p. 1), "American Aid Through LARA Called Vital Factor in Boosting Morale of Japanese" (p. 4).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-58/

img Jares Club (ddr-densho-162-1)

The Jares Club was a YWCA group for young girls.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-1/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Balloon Darts (ddr-one-1-90)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Group of men watch an unidentified Issei throw a dart. Identified on the far left hand side is Walt Asakawa, sitting behind the dart thrower is Mr. Murahashi, standing on the far right ...

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-90/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Bingo (ddr-one-1-86)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Prizes laid out in foreground surrounded by bingo players. Background has other games with players out front including: Penny Pitch, Balloon Darts, and Nickel Toss. Bingo players from left to right: Mieko Fujita ...

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-86/

img Two women (ddr-densho-136-26)

Pearl Nishitani (left) was the first advisor of the Green Lake Seinenkai (Young People's Club).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-136-26/

img Group outing at Mt. Rainier (ddr-densho-136-10)

This outing was organized by the Seinenkai, or Young People's Club. (L to R): Tak Nakawatase, Lily Yasui, Ko Abe, Tadashi Kumagai.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-136-10/

img Group outing at Mt. Rainier (ddr-densho-136-22)

The Young People's Club, or Seinenkai, brought together people in their twenties from North Seattle for social, cultural, and recreational activities, such as this one to Mt. Rainier. (L to R): Kiyoshi Tada, Alice Funai, Tak Nakawatase, Lily Yasui, Ko Abe, Mich Shimomura, Tadashi Kumagai, Stamy Kumagai, Hiroshi Yahagi, Kaz Tada.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-136-22/

img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-97)

The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-97/

img Lotus group picnic (ddr-densho-128-2)

Lotus group members, Hiroshi Miyahara (top) and Yozo Tsujimura, are enjoying a picnic at Hollywood Park. Lotus was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-2/

img Lotus group performance (ddr-densho-128-30)

This program took place at the Nippon Kan Theater in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Lotus group was affiliated with the Seattle Buddhist Church.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-30/

img Tacoma Japanese Association (ddr-densho-109-79)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-79/

img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-132)

The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-132/