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).

Community activities (1956)
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img Miki, Kathie, and Anyo Domoto at beach (ddr-densho-443-155)

Photograph of three children sitting on a sandy beach together. From left to right Anyo Domoto, Miki Domoto, and Kathie Domoto. Written along the bottom of the photograph is "Easter 1951" in blue ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-155/

img Tsukada family on Easter (ddr-densho-443-79)

Photograph of the Tsukada family in front of a car on Easter in 1952. From left to right: Kenneth Tsukada, Yuriko (Domoto) Tsukada, Michael Tsukada, Richard "Rickie" Kenji Tsukada, and David Hirai. Written below the image on the album page is "With David Hirai - D's [Richard "Dick" Tsukada] 3rd sis's 2nd Son. Easter 1952" in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-79/

img Kathie riding a rocking horse (ddr-densho-443-175)

Photograph of Kathie Domoto riding a wooden rocking horse in front of a Christmas Tree. Written below the image on the album page is "Christmas 1948" in white pencil. Written to the left of the image on the album page is "Kathy" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-175/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to John "Johnny" Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-143)

Letter with updates on New Year's weekend 1942-1943

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-143/

img The Brunetti's Christmas photo (ddr-densho-443-15)

Christmas photo card of two children sitting in an armchair. Written along the bottom is "Season Greetings The Brunettis 1953" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-15/

img Christmas photo card (ddr-densho-443-23)

Christmas photo card of Tobey the cat laying on a mat in front of an open front door. Printed on the card is "A little wish for joy and cheer. For Christmas and throughout the year!" Written on the card is "Love from 'Hillie' and Ruth" in light blue ink. Written on the bottom of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-23/

img Christmas Photo card (ddr-densho-443-8)

Christmas photo card of a three person family. Written along the bottom of the card is "Cecil, Edna & Paul" in black ink. Written on the back is "Dec 1956" in blue ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-8/

img Miki Domoto at Christmas (ddr-densho-443-157)

Photograph of Miki Domoto standing in front of the Christmas tree. Written on the album page above the image is "1948" in white pencil. Written below the image on the album page is "Christmas" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-157/

img Tsukada brothers (ddr-densho-443-88)

Photograph of the Tsukada dressed in robes (possibly kimonos). From left to right is Richard Kenji Tsukada, Kenneth Tsukada, and Michael Tsukada. Written below the image on the album page is "Angels??" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-88/

img Drake Family Christmas Photo card (ddr-densho-443-13)

Christmas photo card of three children. Signed "The Drake family" in green ink. Written on the back is "December 1956" in blue ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-13/

doc Christmas gift tag (ddr-densho-443-20)

Gift tag to Wakako Domoto from Q. Written on the card is "Waka" and "'Q' ('queen' fever queen) in blue ink. Written below the tag on the album page is "Xmas 1947" in white pencil. Written along the top of the page is "The Office- A.C.D" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-20/

img Visiting the family grave site on Easter (ddr-densho-443-129)

Photograph of Carolyn Kishi standing in front of a grave marker for her grandparents Tayo Kishi and Tajiro Kishi, and her great-aunt Shige Kawasaki on Easter Day. On the far left of the photograph is an unidentified child. Written on the album page below the image is "Easter 1950" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-129/

img Family photo on Easter (ddr-densho-443-112)

Photograph of a family of 5 standing outside a house. Written on the album page is "Easter '50" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-112/

img Christmas photo (ddr-densho-443-16)

Christmas photo card of two children sitting. Printed on the card is "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from all of us to all of you and on earth PEACE." Written on the card is "Dear Waka / Jean, Yoshi, Joyce & James / Dec. '53" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-16/

img Christmas photo (ddr-densho-443-14)

Christmas photo card of 6 children posed on the floor. Written along the top is "Open House. Sunday Dec. 30th 4-6PM" in purple ink. Written along the bottom is "from all of us" in purple ink. Written on the back is "Dec. 1956" in blue ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-14/

img Waiting for Santa (ddr-densho-443-86)

Photograph of the Tsukada brothers standing in front of a window with a Santa cutout visible in the window. From left to right is Kenneth Tsukada, Michael Tsukada, and Richard Kenji Tsukada. Written below the image on the album page is "Waiting" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-86/

img Parade/march (ddr-densho-471-145)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-471-145/

img Christmas portrait (ddr-densho-359-1248)

Kaichi and Itsuno Kawamoto pose with one of their grandchildren, Ray Kawamoto, in front of a Christmas tree.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1248/

img Boy poses with Jack o' latern (ddr-densho-359-1550)

Ray Kawamoto

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1550/

img Woman in kimono (ddr-densho-359-402)

Woman in kimono next to bonsai

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-402/

img Holiday celebrations (ddr-densho-359-1179)

Roy Otsuka is sitting at the end of the table; Shizu and Sho Kanogawa are standing to the right of him, Ichino Otsuka is sitting second from right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1179/

img Holiday celebrations (ddr-densho-359-1178)

Ichino Otsuka is in front of the TV toward the back, Roy and Kimiko Otsuka are to the right of her.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1178/

img Birthday party (ddr-densho-359-1236)

Ron Nakata birthday party. The caption written on the back of the photograph is "Ronnie's birthday June 17, 1956". Left to right: Glen Nakata (in hat), Pam Okano, Dan Nakata (in back), 3 unidentified children with balloons, Ron Nakata (with balloon in front), two unidentified boys, Carole Koura, Larry Nakata

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1236/

img Man in clearing (ddr-densho-359-938)

A man dressed in a kimono stands in a clearing surrounded by other community members.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-938/

img Parade (ddr-densho-359-909)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-909/