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Religion and churches

Religion and churches played an important role in the formation and development of West Coast Japanese American communities. While Buddhism is frequently seen as most prominent, Christianity was also influential. Initially focused on helping new male immigrants adjust to life in the United States, churches soon began catering to increasing numbers of families. By the mid-1930s, Japanese Americans' religious affiliations were split fairly evenly between Christianity and Buddhism.

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Joseph Norio Uemura Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1014-3-9)
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Surviving the Great Depression: generosity of congregations
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1014-3-9/
Joseph Norio Uemura Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1014-3-12)
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Relationship between Japanese Christian and Buddhist churches
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1014-3-12/
Joseph Norio Uemura Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1014-3-6)
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Father's work as a pastor in Spokane, Washington, and Portland, Oregon
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1014-3-6/
Bill Hirabayashi Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1014-4-5)
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Involvement in the Auburn Christian Fellowship
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1014-4-5/
Ted Nagata Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1013-3-15)
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Religion in the Japanese American community
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-3-15/
Jun Kurumada Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1013-5-10)
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Japanese Americans and the Mormon Church
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-5-10/
Nelson Takeo Akagi Interview Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1013-2-27)
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Description of the Dai Ichi ward of the Mormon church
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-2-27/
Nelson Takeo Akagi Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1013-2-25)
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Joining the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-2-25/
Gordon Hirabayashi Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1012-2-2)
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Parents' religious background: the "non-church" movement (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-2-2/
An Oral History with Sumiye Takeno, Part II - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-60-1)
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An oral history with Sumiye Takeno, a current resident of Denver, Colorado. This interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. The purpose of this interview was to gather information regarding Takeno's incarceration and resettlement experience during World War II. Specifically, the interview covers her childhood in Florin, California, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-60-1/
An Oral History with Sumiye Takeno, Part I - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-59-1)
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An oral history with Sumiye Takeno, a current resident of Denver, Colorado. This interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. The purpose of this interview was to gather information regarding Takeno's incarceration and resettlement experience during World War II. Specifically, the interview covers her childhood in Florin, California, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-59-1/
Mollie Nakasaki Interview Segment 7 (ddr-jamsj-2-4-7)
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Attending Buddhist church as a child

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-4-7/
Dave Tatsuno Interview Segment 7 (ddr-jamsj-2-6-7)
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Prewar activities: YMCA and church groups

This interview was conducted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and is part of a project entitled "Lasting Stories: The Resettlement of San Jose Japantown," a collaborative project between the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-6-7/
Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview Segment 8 (ddr-jamsj-2-12-8)
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Expectations as the son of a Buddhist minister
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-12-8/
Etsuko Ichikawa Osaki Interview Segment 2 (ddr-one-7-56-2)
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Growing up as the daughter of a prominent Buddhist minister

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-7-56-2/
Paul Nagano Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-65-4)
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Japanese churches: blending of Japanese traditions with Christian worship and church life
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-4/
Paul Nagano Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-65-12)
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Re-establishing Japanese Christian churches on West Coast during the postwar resettlement period
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-12/
Paul Nagano Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-65-5)
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Baptist churches offer assistance to Japanese during wartime mass removal
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-5/
Paul Nagano Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1000-65-13)
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Nisei join Christian churches in large numbers, seeking a support and social group postwar
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-13/
Paul Nagano Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-65-3)
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Family's religious background and joining a Japanese Baptist church as a young boy
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-3/
Paul Nagano Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-65-2)
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Formation and growth of prewar Japanese Christian churches
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-2/
Paul Nagano Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-65-1)
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Issei immigrants embrace Christianity as part of effort to assimilate into dominant culture
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-1/
Paul Nagano Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-65-14)
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Role of the Berkeley Buddhist Temple in providing housing and serving the community during the postwar resettlement period
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-65-14/
George Morihiro Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-182-5)
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Description of parents' prewar religious practices
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-182-5/
Lorraine Bannai Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-113-7)
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Church lessons: the value of community and thinking critically
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-113-7/
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