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 Woman on horseback in parade (ddr-densho-351-11)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-351-11/

img Bridal Shower (ddr-densho-325-356)

Written on back of photograph "Ossie's shower Feb. 8, 1948"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-356/

img Bridal Shower (ddr-densho-325-360)

Written on back of photograph "Ossie shower Feb. 8, 1948"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-360/

img Dockside celebration (ddr-densho-325-204)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-204/

img Nisei couple (ddr-densho-325-595)

Sumito and Hisa Horiuchi Written on back of photograph "April 29, 1978 Maritza birth party"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-595/

img Rose Parade float (ddr-densho-325-352)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-352/

img Rose Parade float (ddr-densho-325-351)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-351/

img Uhachi Tamesa at Burien Bicentennial Parade (ddr-densho-333-61)

Uhachi standing on field with four other parade participants. Inscription on back: "Highline Bicentennial Pageant; Highline Memorial Stadium; May 12, 1976"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-333-61/

img Guyo Tajiri and a friend next to a Christmas tree (ddr-densho-338-249)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-249/

doc Mother's Day card send to Guyo and Larry Tajiri (ddr-densho-338-157)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-157/

img Guyo and Larry Tajiri in front of their Christmas tree (ddr-densho-338-240)

Caption in album: "Salt Lake City / ca. 1940s."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-240/

img Two children dyeing Easter eggs (ddr-densho-338-221)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-221/

img Four children holding Christmas ornaments (ddr-densho-338-76)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-76/

img Christmas dinner (ddr-densho-338-98)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-98/

img Guyo Tajiri opening Christmas presents (ddr-densho-338-247)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-247/

img Takami Hibiya and other diners at a banquet table (ddr-densho-381-189)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-189/

img Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (ddr-densho-381-194)

A certificate of appreciation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, commending Takami Hibiya on his efforts to develop and strengthen relations between the "United States and Japan, as well as between Americans and Japanese within... [his] community."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-194/

doc Keiro kai list (ddr-densho-381-25)

A list of names, ages, block numbers, and addresses.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-25/

doc Takami Hibiya's Seattle World's Fair identification card (ddr-densho-381-196)

An identification card belonging to Takami Hibiya, certifying employment at the North American Post for the Seattle World's Fair.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-196/

img Seal of the Emperor of Japan (ddr-densho-381-169)

Captions: Translation The Emperor of Japan confers upon the American, Takami Hibiya, for his distinguished service, The Order of the Rising Sun, Fifth Class (Gold and Silver Rays) Emperor's seal applied at the Imperial Palace on November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Seal of the Emperor of Japan November 3, 1981 (Showa 56) Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-169/

img Buddhist Church of Oakland (ddr-densho-357-161)

The Buddhist Church of Oakland was decorated for its 1927 Dedication Ceremony.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-161/

img Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-687)

Masaru Yoshioka dresses as an Ochigo at the Oakland Buddhist Church dedication of the new church. The term "ochigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities and celebrations.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-687/

img Anniversary parade (ddr-densho-357-253)

Sisters in costume prepare to march in the Chigo parade for the celebration of the first anniversary 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 is illegible.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-253/

img Hongwanji Sunday School (ddr-densho-357-578)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Hongwanji Sunday School Broadcast over station, JCOK (?) Hoonko Service, 1934." Hanako Terakawa's face is circled. Hoonko is a religious holiday which commemorates the passing of Shinran Shonin, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-578/

img Chigo Parade (ddr-densho-357-162)

A large group of children gather in front of the Buddhist Church of Oakland to participate in the chigo procession during the Oakland Buddhist Church dedication ceremony. The term "chigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities. Original caption: "Chigo Parade."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-162/