Documentaries

av Interview with Ray Aka, part 4 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1688)

Aka discusses his father's arrest and incarceration by the FBI, his time in language school, his time teaching in the military in Monterey, his service in occupied Japan after the war, and his first impressions of Tokyo. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: II JA #22, Ray Aka, Feb. 1, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1688/

av Interview with Robert H. Foote, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1525)

Foote discusses his family, teaching at Cornell and his service in the 442nd. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Video starts at 0:57. Original title: 30, II NY #9, 6-5-85, Robert Foote interview. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1526/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1525/

doc Loni's final outline for Nisei Soldier (ddr-densho-1007-1420)

Includes segment descriptions and lengths. Last two pages outline credits.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1420/

av Tanaka family b-roll, part 3 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1642)

Stills from photo albums of the Tanaka family. Linked to Walter Tanaka, who was interviewed for The Color of Honor. Original title: 125, II SJ #32, 8-18-85, Reel 32 Albums. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1643/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1642/

av Interview with Don Oka, Steve Yagi, and Shigeo Ito, part 3 of 8 (ddr-densho-1007-1619)

Oka on the left, Yagi in the center, and Ito on the right. The three discuss their service in the Pacific theater, their military training in the Midwest, JICPOA, and their encounters with high-ranking officers. Video starts at 0:23. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II LA #49, 7-26-85, Oka, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1619/

av Taiko performance, part 2 of 2; exterior Tokyo footage; Brian Yamakoshi koto setup and performance, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1724)

Kenny and Chizuko (last names unknown) are the taiko performers. Exterior footage filmed from a car at night. Taiko tuning and performance starts at 4:45 and runs through end of tape. Original title: 231, II JA #63, 3D taiko (end only), Koto Performance (Yamakoshi), Feb. 7, 1986. Koto performance continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1716/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1724/

img Frank S. Emi at desk (ddr-densho-1007-1154)

Negative. This interview appears in Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1154/

av Interview with Barry Saiki, part 4 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1705)

Saiki discusses the loyalty questionnaire given to Nisei in camp, visiting his father in New Mexico, being drafted, being recruited for intelligence work, moving to Japan in 1967, his work in international business, and the formation of the Military Intelligence Service Language School Association and other such organizations. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1705/

doc Compilation 1 notes for Nisei Soldier (ddr-densho-1007-1437)

Undated, likely 1983.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1437/

av Tanaka family b-roll, part 4 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1643)

Stills from photo albums of the Tanaka family, including many military photos. Linked to Walter Tanaka, who was interviewed for The Color of Honor. Audio starts at 14:27; Loni Ding can be heard narrating the photos and directing the camera. Original title: 125, II SJ #32, 8-18-85, Reel 32 Albums. B-roll continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1644/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1643/

img William Kochiyama portrait (ddr-densho-1007-1345)

Negative.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1345/

img Chizuko performing taiko (ddr-densho-1007-1192)

Negative. Last name unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1192/

img Robert H. Foote and William Kochiyama with cows (ddr-densho-1007-1240)

Negative. From a shoot for The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1240/

img Two women and Tim Nomiyama at table (ddr-densho-1007-1144)

Negative. Taken during interviews for The Color of Honor at UCLA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1144/

doc Sound sync notes (ddr-densho-1007-1081)

Likely for Nisei Soldier.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1081/

doc Hawaii invite list (ddr-densho-1007-1473)

Likely for a fundraising event for The Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1473/

img Kenny and Chizuko with drum (ddr-densho-1007-1226)

Negative. Last names unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1226/

doc Miscellaneous notes for Nisei Soldier (ddr-densho-1007-1512)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1512/

doc Compilation #3 edit logs for Nisei Soldier (ddr-densho-1007-1411)

Undated, likely 1983.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1411/

img Paul Minerich, Loni Ding, Tim Nomiyama, Masao Kataoka, and Kenjiro Hayakawa at table (ddr-densho-1007-1140)

Negative. Names listed from left to right. Taken during interviews for The Color of Honor at UCLA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1140/

av Interview with Yoshio Miwa, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1669)

Miwa discusses his relationship with Harry Fukuhara, Fukuhara's work during the occupation, the difficulty of distributing food in occupied Japan, and the role of Nisei in the occupation. Interview conducted mostly in Japanese with the aid of an interpreter. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 190, II JA #3, Yoshio …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1669/

av Interview with George Nakamura, part 3 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1682)

Nakamura discusses his service in China on the front lines, and meeting an American pilot who crash-landed in his area. He reads a letter he wrong during wartime. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 198, II JA #16, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1683/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1682/

img Loni Ding, Barry Saiki and Harry Fukuhara looking through clippings (ddr-densho-1007-1168)

Negative. Interviews with Fukuhara and Saiki, the latter of which was presumably filmed during this meeting, appear in Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1168/

doc Letter from Loni Ding to Senator Spark Matsunaga (ddr-densho-1007-1046)

Contains instructions for a voice-over Matsunaga did for Color of Honor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1046/

av Interview with Chris Ishii, part 3 of 7 (ddr-densho-1007-1557)

Ishii discusses his parents (who immigrated from Shikoku), their internment in Rohwer, his father's death in camp, and his difficulty communicating with his parents. Video starts at 0:53. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 56, II NY #41, 6-85, Ishii. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1558/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1557/

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