Festivals, celebrations, and holidays

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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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/

img Two women in kimonos (ddr-densho-363-4)

Yeko Sakai (left) and Kimi Kuwahara (right) pose in kimonos. The caption on the bottom of the photograph reads "Yoko Sakai + me". The caption on the back of the photograph reads "1937 Napoto Hana-Matsui".\n\nYeko and Kimi are dressed to celebrate hanamatsui or Buddha's birthday. Napoto may refer to the Napoto Park in Nakagawa, Japan.

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img Fourth of July picnic (ddr-densho-363-58)

Caption on the bottom of the photograph reads "4 of July Picnic Oregon '45".

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img Farewell party (ddr-densho-363-51)

The caption on the bottom of the photograph reads "Asano Maruyama's Farewell Party [standing] Chiyo Sakane, Kimi Uchida, Tomi Ichida, H. Shimizu, Ruth Murakami [sitting] me [Kimi Kuwahara], Asano, Toshiko Tsuyuki 1944".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-51/

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/

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.

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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/

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 …

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img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya at an event (ddr-densho-381-192)

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img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-190)

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img Takami and Yoshi Hibiya greet other guests at an event (ddr-densho-381-191)

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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.

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doc Valentine's Day card (ddr-densho-443-120)

Valentine's Day card to Wakako Domoto from her nieces Donna and Carolyn Kishi. Written inside the card is "To Aunty Wak / From Donna and Carolyn / Feb. 1951" in blue ink. Glued inside the card is also a cut out photograph of Mitsuko Donna Kishi and Carolyn Kishi. Written below the photograph is "Spring 1950" …

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img Looking at a photo album (ddr-densho-443-87)

Photograph of the Tsukada brothers sitting on the floor looking at a photo album together. From left to right is Kenneth Tsukada, Michael Tsukada, and Richard Kenji Tsukada. Written below the image on the album page is "Merry Christmas!" in white pencil. Written above the image on the album page is "1953" in white pencil.

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doc Golden Anniversary Invitation (ddr-densho-446-450)

Invitation to Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo Tsai's 50th Anniversary Celebration at Salty's. About 100 family and extended family members attended.

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img Oregon Buddhist Church 50th Anniversary Celebration Chigo Procession (ddr-one-1-67)

Color slide of two children in traditional Japanese costumes with gold headdresses. Children are carrying pink flowers and are part of a Chigo "Children's" procession past the US Custom's House in Northwest Portland. The children are followed by an unidentified Buddhist priest. From left to right: Joanne (Furukawa) Longfeldt and Joyce (Matsunaga) McMahon.

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img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance (ddr-one-1-119)

Black and white photographic negative of unidentified couples dancing at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Jimmy Amato and his Orchestra are playing in the background.

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