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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Buddist Church Garden (ddr-jamsj-1-1)
The Association helped landscape the Buddist Church in 1958







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Florence Cathedral (ddr-densho-201-236)
Florence Cathedral, or the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence, Italy.

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Milan Cathedral (ddr-densho-201-440)
Caption on reverse: "Cathedral in Milano Italy. 3rd largest in the world."