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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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Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-143)
img Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-143)
Five girls from the Lumbini Club, dressed in similar uniforms, participate in the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Left to right: Fumi Masada, Shizu Goto, Yukie Yoshioka, unidentified girl, Hanako Yoshioka Terakawa.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-143/
Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-169)
img Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-169)
Three people work on the front steps of the Buddhist Church of Oakland to make preparations for the church dedication ceremony.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-169/
Lumbini Boys (ddr-densho-357-164)
img Lumbini Boys (ddr-densho-357-164)
Five unidentified boys from the Lumbini Club attend the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Hanako Yoshioka's caption: "Lumbini boys."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-164/
Lumbini Club (ddr-densho-357-261)
img Lumbini Club (ddr-densho-357-261)
Girls from the Lumbini Club, dressed in similar uniforms, participate in the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Hanako Yoshioka is the fourth uniformed girl from the left. A guard stands behind them.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-261/
Chigo parade (ddr-densho-357-255)
img Chigo parade (ddr-densho-357-255)
Children 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: "Chigo parade."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-255/
Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-16)
img Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-16)
This Bon Odori dance festival was held on Main Street.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-16/
Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-19)
img Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-19)
Front, left to right: Janet Okamoto, Ruby Suyama, Irene Yamauchi, Ben Yanagimoto, and unidentified. Back, left to right: Kiyo Harada, Mary Yoshijima, Fusaye Yokoyama, May Shimbo, Kanichi Iwami, Fumiko Uyeda Groves, Kiki Hagimori, and Sachi Iwami.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-19/
Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-18)
img Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-18)
Bon Odori is an annual Japanese American community festival held outside the Seattle Buddhist Temple at 1427 South Main Street.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-18/
Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-17)
img Bon Odori (ddr-densho-38-17)
The Bon Odori festival was held on Main Street in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. These dancers are dressed as the forty-seven ronin (masterless samurai). The story of the forty-seven ronin is famous in Japan. The story of the forty-seven ronin has been made into numerous movies in Japan. Lord Asano, the samurai's master, was forced to commit …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-17/
Takami and Yoshi Hibiya at an event (ddr-densho-381-192)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya at an event (ddr-densho-381-192)
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Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-190)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-190)
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Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-191)
img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-191)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-191/
Celebration at Seward Park (ddr-densho-381-195)
img Celebration at Seward Park (ddr-densho-381-195)
A celebration at Seward park with Japanese and American flags, possibly a ceremony for the forthcoming gift of the Taiko Gata Stone Lantern from Yokohama, Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-195/
Sato family around Christmas tree (ddr-ajah-6-200)
img Sato family around Christmas tree (ddr-ajah-6-200)
Caption below photo: Toshio Sato (far right), formerly of Alameda, CA. spends Christmas in Dayton, Ohio, where his family moved after World War II ended. December 25, 1951
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-200/
Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-471)
img Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-471)
Aiji Endo Family. Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948". It was Cheryl's second birthday party.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-471/
Marjorie Yohko Sumida's birthday party at American Friends Hostel (ddr-densho-379-66)
img Marjorie Yohko Sumida's birthday party at American Friends Hostel (ddr-densho-379-66)
A group photo of a surprise birthday party.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-66/
Women pose on piano bench (ddr-densho-379-476)
img Women pose on piano bench (ddr-densho-379-476)
Yuri Endo (right) and her long-time friend. Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948". It was Cheryl's second birthday party.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-476/
Woman knitting (ddr-densho-379-463)
img Woman knitting (ddr-densho-379-463)
Masako Sumida knitting. Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948".
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-463/
Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-461)
img Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-461)
Cheryl (center) poses with her Uncle Ken and Aunt Emmy. Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948". It was Cheryl's second birthday party.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-461/
Couple sitting at a table (ddr-densho-379-485)
img Couple sitting at a table (ddr-densho-379-485)
Yuri and Aiji Endo at JACL Installation Dance in January 1949. Caption written on the page in the photograph album is "JACL Installation Dance Jan 1949".
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-485/
Couple portrait (ddr-densho-379-465)
img Couple portrait (ddr-densho-379-465)
Sumi and Tets Sumida Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948". It was Cheryl's second birthday party.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-465/
Photo of Paul and Kenji Ima at Christmas (ddr-densho-483-1154)
img Photo of Paul and Kenji Ima at Christmas (ddr-densho-483-1154)
Black and white photo of two boys. Caption on photo: "Christmas 1945" written in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-1154/
Photo of Paul, Kenji, and Mary Ima at Christmas (ddr-densho-483-1155)
img Photo of Paul, Kenji, and Mary Ima at Christmas (ddr-densho-483-1155)
Black and white photo of two boys and a woman. Caption on photo: "Christmas 1945" written in black ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-1155/
Photo of Tsutomu and Betty, Christmas 1945 (ddr-densho-483-399)
img Photo of Tsutomu and Betty, Christmas 1945 (ddr-densho-483-399)
Black and white photo of Tsutomu and Betty in winter coats standing between pillars. Inscription on reverse: "Tsutomu and Betty Christmas 1945"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-399/
Photo of an outdoor festival (ddr-densho-483-387)
img Photo of an outdoor festival (ddr-densho-483-387)
Candid black and white photo of people attending an outdoor festival or celebration
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-387/
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