Recreational activities

Japanese American communities organized group social activities such as family picnics and outings to the beach or to parks when the demands of work allowed. These activities gave hardworking families the chance to spend leisure time with their friends and neighbors.

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img Man outside hot springs (ddr-densho-255-107)

Japanese man standing outside an onsen (hot springs). Sign in Japanese reads "Tamanoyu."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-107/

img Parade (ddr-densho-258-122)

A parade float of women in kimono with Japanese and American flags.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-122/

img Playing in the water (ddr-densho-258-158)

Children playing in a lake or wading pool.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-158/

img Lounging on the beach (ddr-densho-258-111)

A man and a woman lying on towels on a beach. Another person is present. Caption below: "1954 At Seaside."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-111/

img In the park (ddr-densho-258-156)

Children with their arms around each other in a park or yard.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-156/

img Playing in the water (ddr-densho-258-153)

Child playing in a lake or wading pool.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-153/

img Picnic (ddr-densho-258-123)

Two women and a child enjoying a picnic outdoors. Caption below: "Grace & Mom, 1939."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-123/

img At the seaside (ddr-densho-258-166)

Families enjoying a picnic on the beach. Caption below: "Takedas & Katos at seaside."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-166/

img At the beach (ddr-densho-258-201)

Dozens of people enjoying a day at the beach. Comment on back: "seaside?"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-201/

img Twins (ddr-densho-258-181)

Two young girls holding hands in a park. Children ride a merry-go-round behind them. Caption below: "Carol & Cathy Saito."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-181/

img Playing in the water (ddr-densho-258-152)

Child playing in a lake or wading pool.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-152/

img Children playing on the porch (ddr-densho-258-145)

Two children playing on the front porch of a house.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-145/

img Fun in the snow (ddr-densho-258-169)

A woman poses with a snowman.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-169/

img Unknown (ddr-densho-258-200)

Two men, one carrying a banner and a sword and the other carrying a length of wood with animal figurines adhered to it. Dozens of cars are parked around a field.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-200/

img Playing with baby doll (ddr-densho-258-159)

Young girl playing with a doll.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-159/

img A gathering (ddr-densho-258-133)

A group of women and children pose outside in the sunshine. Caption below: "Ernie, Mrs. Takeda, Mrs. Wong, Back - Mabel, Carol [?], Grace, May - 1952."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-133/

img Roundup (ddr-densho-258-110)

A view from the stands of a parade of horses. Caption above: "Roundup."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-110/

img Kites (ddr-densho-258-188)

A group photo of young people holding a multitude of kites, with wooden buildings and mountainous terrain in the background. Comment on back: "Grace. Anderson Dam."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-188/

img The Catcher (ddr-densho-258-171)

A woman in a catcher's pose with a baseball mitt, kneeling beside a house. Caption below: "Grace."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-258-171/

img Girl on tricycle (ddr-densho-255-49)

A young Nisei girl riding a tricycle on a sidewalk in front of a house.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-49/

img Japanese American men and women picnicking (ddr-densho-255-122)

Five Japanese American men and four Japanese American women picnicking.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-122/

img Young women on riverbank (ddr-densho-255-106)

Two young Japanese American women digging in the sand on a riverbank.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-106/

img Japanese American men and children picnicking (ddr-densho-255-147)

Unidentified Japanese American and children picnicking.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-147/

img Four Nisei children on tricycles and wagons (ddr-densho-259-188)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "Four little kids on various vehicles on a sloping sidewalk. From left to right, Roku [Yasui], Michi [Yasui], Rin Karasawa & Min[oru Yasui]. This was taken at the Karasawa home, which doubled as their laundry on Oak Street."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-188/

img Party crossing Mosier Lake on a rowboat (ddr-densho-259-132)

Caption by Masuo Yasui: "On July 20th, 1924 Oak Grove Japanese hold a picnic at Yasui Bro[ther]'s Ranch at Mosier [Lake]. A party is ready to cross." Caption by Homer Yasui: "This was an undokai (a combination picnic and field day) which was/is a classical Japanese American festivity anywhere in the U.S. Dad has caption this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-132/