Festivals, celebrations, and holidays

Sources of Japanese American community interaction included picnics, musicals, concerts, martial arts competitions, and festivals such as Bon Odori (annual Buddhist festival commemorating ancestors).

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img Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-163)

Mary, Momo, and Hanako (members of the Lumbini Club) participate in the Buddhist Church of Oakland (Oakland Buddhist Church) Dedication Ceremony. Left to right: Mary Nabori, Momo Takemoto, Hanako Yoshioka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-163/

img Lumbini Club (ddr-densho-357-170)

Members of the Lumbini Club participate in the Buddhist Church of Oakland Dedication ceremony. Hanako Yoshioka is the fourth uniformed girl from the left. Hanako's caption: "Our guard."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-170/

img Lumbini Club members (ddr-densho-357-166)

Seven Lumbini Club members attend the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. A young boy on the left side is crossed out with an "X" as a joke. Hanako Yoshioka's caption: "A lone shick."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-166/

img Gotanye of St. Shinran (ddr-densho-357-602)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Gotanye of St. Shinran by Chuo Sunday School, May 1934, Flag Parade, Mr. Mizuyama leader."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-602/

img Chigo parade (ddr-densho-357-256)

Children line up to march in the Chigo parade for the first anniversary celebration of the Oakland Buddhist Church. The term "chigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities. Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Lined up."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-256/

img Chigo Parade (ddr-densho-357-257)

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img Lumbini Club (ddr-densho-357-167)

Members of the Lumbini Club attend the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Hanako Yoshioka is second from the left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-167/

img Hanamatsuri (ddr-densho-357-588)

Various events take place on the street during the religious celebration of Hanamatsuri. Hanako Terakwa's caption: "Pulling white elephant through Shijo Street."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-588/

img Farewell party (ddr-densho-363-50)

Kimi Kuwahara, Tomiye Ichida and others attending a farewell party for Asano Maruyama.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-50/

img Farewell party (ddr-densho-363-49)

Kimi Uchida, Chiyo Sakane, Kimi Kuwahara, and Tomiye Ichida attending a farewell party for Asano Maruyama.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-49/

img Engagement party (ddr-densho-363-55)

Group photograph at Florence Wada's engagement party. Front row: Tazu Omori, Mae Wada, Betty Sachi, Flo Wada, Kathryn, Kimiko Uchida, Itsuko, Fumie, Sumihiro, Unidentified; Back row: Bessie, Eiko, Fudge, Matsumura, Annie Kitamura, Marion, Miyo Konishi, Tomi Ichida, Mae Inouye, Kimi Komoto, Hatuye Shimizu

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-55/

doc Walter Matsuoka's banquet name card (ddr-densho-390-52)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-52/

doc Courtland Joint Union High School commencement exercises program (ddr-densho-390-16)

Walter Matsuoka's graduation program from Courtland High School.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-16/

img First birthday party (ddr-densho-390-110)

Walter Matsuoka and son with birthday cake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-110/

doc Walnut Grove reunion committee report (ddr-densho-390-35)

A report of income and expenses for the Walnut Grove reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-35/

doc Walnut Grove reunion program (ddr-densho-390-42)

A program for the 1981 Walnut Grove reunion with the schedule of events, directory, boosters, advertisements, and more. The Matsuoka family is listed on page 66 of the directory and as boosters on page 78. Toshio Matsuoka is listed on page 40 as responsible for posters.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-42/