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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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Two men in sports uniforms (ddr-densho-383-123)
img Two men in sports uniforms (ddr-densho-383-123)
Uniforms read "Cardinals".
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-123/
Mr. Fujita and others on boardwalk (ddr-densho-383-335)
img Mr. Fujita and others on boardwalk (ddr-densho-383-335)
Written on album page below photograph: "Fujita-san, Our boss '31".
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-335/
Six men hiking in snow (ddr-densho-383-339)
img Six men hiking in snow (ddr-densho-383-339)
Written on album page below photograph: "Orca, AAA".
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-339/
Four men in grass (ddr-densho-383-150)
img Four men in grass (ddr-densho-383-150)
Group includes George Tokuda (top left) and Dick Horita (bottom left).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-150/
Woman looking at cherry blossoms (ddr-densho-383-187)
img Woman looking at cherry blossoms (ddr-densho-383-187)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-187/
Two women in rowboat (ddr-densho-383-307)
img Two women in rowboat (ddr-densho-383-307)
Photograph taken at a park with a lake. A dock with an elevated diving platform is visible in the background.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-307/
Couple in rowboat at Star Lake (ddr-densho-383-25)
img Couple in rowboat at Star Lake (ddr-densho-383-25)
George Tokuda standing in rowboat with woman on shore of Star Lake.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-25/
Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-21)
img Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-21)
Reverend Y. Shimizu issuing prizes at the Seattle Buddhist Church picnic. (Identification on front of the photograph.)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-21/
Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-24)
img Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-24)
Reverend Ishikawa playing a game at this picnic, which was held at Lincoln Park. (Identification on front of the photograph.)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-24/
Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-22)
img Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-22)
This picnic was held at Lincoln Park. Back row (left to right): unidentified, Molly Fukutani, and Harue Mori. The child in front is unidentified.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-22/
Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-20)
img Seattle Buddhist Church picnic (ddr-densho-38-20)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-20/
Three children holding perch (ddr-densho-2-13)
img Three children holding perch (ddr-densho-2-13)
Patsy (left) and Jimmie Yorita (right) hold perch they have just caught with their neighbor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-13/
Children at the beach (ddr-densho-2-25)
img Children at the beach (ddr-densho-2-25)
Left to right: Emily Nishimura, Tom Nishimura, Ben Yorita, Rosemary Yorita holding Jimmie Nishimura, Tsune Yorita, and Hanni Nishimura.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-25/
Issei couple holding fish (ddr-densho-2-32)
img Issei couple holding fish (ddr-densho-2-32)
Kumataro (left) and Kadju Nishimura holding perch and rock cod caught near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-32/
Family and friend at the beach (ddr-densho-2-31)
img Family and friend at the beach (ddr-densho-2-31)
Left to right: Patsy Yorita, Peggie Yorita, and Emily Nishimura holding Jimmie Yorita at Des Moines beach.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-31/
Norio and George playing horseshoes (ddr-densho-518-209)
img Norio and George playing horseshoes (ddr-densho-518-209)
Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Norio [left] and George [right].
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-209/
Group relaxing outside (ddr-densho-518-198)
img Group relaxing outside (ddr-densho-518-198)
Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Toby, Gary, Amy [right].
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-518-198/
Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Al Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-3)
doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Al Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-3)
Termination of Alfred Tsukamoto's job in the Community Services Section of "Jerome Relocation Center." Payroll title was "Recreation Activities" and rate of pay was $19.00. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00004
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-3/
Early Issei women with their children at a social gathering (ddr-csujad-55-2213)
img Early Issei women with their children at a social gathering (ddr-csujad-55-2213)
Black and white photograph of a group of Issei women, one man, and children in formal dress at a social gathering. Pictured from left to right (children sitting on lawn): Susuma Jimba, Harry Yoshida, (first row): Reverend and Mrs. Yoshida, standing next to her is Esther Miwa, standing on right end is Mrs. Kambara with her …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2213/
Isoshima family playing tripoley (ddr-densho-477-387)
img Isoshima family playing tripoley (ddr-densho-477-387)
Photograph of four people playing Tripoley. From left to right: Mark Isoshima, Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima, Takeo Isoshima, and Don Shimono. The caption below the photo reads "Family playing Tripoli [sic] game" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-387/
Playing Canasta (ddr-densho-477-369)
img Playing Canasta (ddr-densho-477-369)
Photograph of Saburo Nakahara (left), Mary (Kouchi) Nakahara (center), and Takeo Isoshima (right) playing Canasta at their 25th Anniversary party. Looking on is Saburo's daughter, Carol Ann Nakahara. The caption below the phot reads "Family Favorite Canasta game after dinner" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-369/
Isoshima children (ddr-densho-477-265)
img Isoshima children (ddr-densho-477-265)
Isoshima siblings playing in the sand. From left to right: Elaine Isoshima, Glenn Isoshima, Naomi Isoshima, and Susan Isoshima. The caption below the photo reads "The sand castle builders" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-265/
Playing Mahjong (ddr-densho-477-281)
img Playing Mahjong (ddr-densho-477-281)
Photograph of four people playing mahjong. Left to right: Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima, George Tobe, Saburo Nakahara, and Yoshiko (Nakato) Nakahara. The caption below the photo reads "Playing Mah jong George Tobe, Sab, Mitsuko, Yoshiko" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-281/
Playing Canasta (ddr-densho-477-371)
img Playing Canasta (ddr-densho-477-371)
Photograph of five people sitting around a table playing canasta. From left to right: Naomi Isoshima, Tsuyoshi Nakahara, Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima, Yoshiko (Nakato) Isoshima, and Susan Isoshima. The caption above the phot reads "Family Favorite Canasta game after dinner" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-371/
Takeo and Mitzi Isoshima's garden (ddr-densho-477-409)
img Takeo and Mitzi Isoshima's garden (ddr-densho-477-409)
The caption below the photo reads "The Garden" in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-409/
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