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 leaning against Balanced Rock (ddr-densho-433-1181)

A man leans against Balanced Rock at Devil's Lake State Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1181/

img Man and woman at card table (ddr-densho-433-1105)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1105/

img Crowded dance floor (ddr-densho-433-594)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-594/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-16)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii with updates on her job, love life, and recent outings.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-16/

img Kimiko Fujii looking over the edge (ddr-densho-433-1178)

Kimiko Fujii looking over the edge at Devil's Lake State Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1178/

img Devil's Doorway rock formation (ddr-densho-433-1176)

View of Devil's Doorway rock formation at Devil's Lake State Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1176/

doc Letter from Lily Abiko to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-6)

Lily Abiko writes to Kimi Fujii with updates on discrimination she's encountered while apartment hunting, friends she has seen recently, and thoughts about the military draft. She also advises Kimi about concerns Kimi has about marriage and infertility.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-6/

img Kimiko Fujii looking at Devil's Lake (ddr-densho-433-1180)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1180/

img Four children playing outside (ddr-densho-433-597)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-597/

img Group playing at the shore (ddr-densho-433-602)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-602/

doc Letter from Mas Isobe to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-11)

Mas Isobe writes to Kimi Fujii about life in Milwaukee and requests updates about Kimi's future plans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-11/

img Man and woman grilling (ddr-densho-433-1106)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1106/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-24)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about her recent outings with friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-24/

doc Letter from Koby to Kim Fujii (ddr-densho-433-4)

Koby, who refers to himself as "the jerk," writes to Kim Fujii with a response about Frank's marriage, updates about his girlfriend, his visit to a Japanese restaurant in New York, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-4/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-23)

Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about her recent outings with friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-23/

img Kimiko Fujii at Balanced Rock (ddr-densho-433-1182)

Kimiko Fujii poses with Balanced Rock at Devil's Lake State Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1182/

img Dance (ddr-one-1-99)

Black and white photographic negative of three unidentified couples dancing together at an informal dance, possibly a Sorelles (a high school social group) event.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-99/

img Dance (ddr-one-1-102)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified couple sitting at a table in semi-formal attire possibly manning the coat check.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-102/

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 wearing …

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

img Dance (ddr-one-1-104)

Black and white photographic negative of unidentified couples sitting along a wall at a dance. Second person sitting on the bench from the left is Ruby (Takashima) Sumino, two from her is James "Jim" Kasuo "Kaz" Tsujimura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-104/

img Dance (ddr-one-1-98)

Black and white photographic negative of two unidentified couples dancing together at an informal dance, possibly a Sorelles (a high school social group) event.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-98/

img Dance (ddr-one-1-350)

Black and white photographic negative of unidentified couples dancing in front of large windows with blinds drawn.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-350/

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, Shiz …

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

img Multnomah Falls (ddr-one-1-581)

Black and white photographic negative of Multnomah Falls and parking lot for Multnomah Falls' visitors.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-581/

img Buried in the Sand (ddr-one-1-607)

Black and white photographic negative of Aki (Shiraishi) Dong's legs buried in the sand at a beach trip planned by the Sorelles (a high school social club). In the background, three Nisei playing with a beach ball, on the far right is Rose Namba on the far left is Beti ann (Minamoto) Wantroba and the girl …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-607/