Weddings

The rituals of weddings and funerals, whether Christian or Buddhist, were community events. The ceremonies were often elaborate and blended Japanese and American customs. During the World War II incarceration, many Issei (first-generation immigrant) parents confined in the camps were notified that their sons had died in combat.

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img Scene at a wedding dinner (ddr-densho-338-315)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-338-315/

doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 37 (February 11, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-11)

Selected article titles: "Bodies of Nisei Dead Return" (p.1-2), "Music Scholarship Contest, Plays Set for Next Week" (p.1-2), "Troop 379 Notes Seventeenth Anniversary" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-11/

doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 38 (February 18, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-12)

Selected article titles: "Talents to Vie for Scholarship" (p.1), "Gravy Train Days Are Over in Japan, Interpreter Says" (p.2), "Army Permits Issei and Nisei Travel in Japan" (p.2), "Venezuelan Nisei Going Home to Parents in Caracas after Ten Years in Japan" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-12/

doc Crossroads, Vol. 1, No. 44 (April 1, 1949) (ddr-densho-358-18)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Growers Garner Prizes" (p.1), "Nisei Progressives Sponsor Discussion on Civic Center" (p.1), "Hitler and Goebbels Would Both Have Been Proud of It" (p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-18/

img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-700)

Handwritten caption: "Wedding reception May 1929, Hanako Yoshioka - Tansai Kiyoski Terakawa, Oakland Buddhist Church Hall."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-700/

img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-699)

Hanako Yoshioka and Reverend Tansai Kiyoshi Terakawa pose for portraits on their wedding day.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-699/

img Isono wedding (ddr-densho-357-678)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Masami Isono's wedding, Oakland Buddhist Church."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-678/

img Walter and Kazuko Matsuoka cut their wedding cake (ddr-densho-390-106)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-106/

img Wedding Party Portrait (ddr-densho-394-34)

Group wedding photograph of the nuptials of Lili Sugimoto Inouye and Tatsuo Inouye

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-394-34/

img Wedding Portrait (ddr-densho-394-33)

Wedding portrait of Lili Sugimoto Inouye and Tatsuo Inouye.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-394-33/

img Wedding party (ddr-densho-395-12)

A wedding party stands in front of an arch of greenery. Seiso and Kimiko Bitow are on the back row, first and second from the right. On the bottom right corner of the photograph is a mark for Takano Studio, Seattle.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-12/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-40)

A bride and groom pose in their wedding attire in front of three large floral arrangements. The bride wears a dress with a large train and holds a small bouquet. The groom wears a dark suit with a bow tie.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-40/

img Seiso Bitow stands at a wedding banquet table (ddr-densho-395-14)

Seiso Bitow stands at a banquet table, likely about to give a speech, while the bride, groom, and other guests look on.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-14/

img Wedding party stands in front of a shrine (ddr-densho-395-5)

A large wedding party stands in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands on the back row, second from the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-5/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-25)

A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride wears a dress with floral details and flowers in her hair. The groom wears a dark suit with a striped tie and boutonniere.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-25/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-41)

A portrait of a bride and groom wearing kimonos.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-41/

doc Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)

A collection of 111 photographs of community events and family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-1/

img Wedding party sits in front of a shrine (ddr-densho-395-6)

A wedding party sits in front of a shrine, possibly at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. Seiso Bitow stands in the center, next to the priest.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-6/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-21)

A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The groom is in white tie attire and holds his gloves in his hands. The bride wears a dress with ruching details and a long veil attached to a headpiece.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-21/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-48)

A bride and groom pose in their wedding attire in front of candelabra and floral arrangements. The bride wears a ruffled dress with a veil and headpiece. The groom wears a dark suit with a bow tie and boutonniere.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-48/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-49)

A bride and groom pose in their wedding attire. The bride wears a lacy dress with lace gloves. The groom wears a light suit with a geometric patterned tie.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-49/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-4)

A bride and groom pose for the camera on their wedding day. The groom wears a dark three-piece suit. The bride wears a pleated dress with a hat and her bouquet is pinned to her waist.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-4/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-26)

A bride and groom smile for the camera in their wedding attire. The bride wears a dress with lace trim at the collar and holds a bouquet of lilies. The groom is in black tie attire.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-26/

img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-23)

A bride and groom grin for the camera in front of floral arrangements. The groom is wearing black tie attire. The bride wears a dress with details around the collar and a bouquet of roses and other flowers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-23/

img Kamura bridal party (ddr-densho-395-10)

Mrs. Kamura stands with three bridesmaids, all in wedding attire with bouquets. Written on front: To Ikuko Bitow from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kamura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-10/