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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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Association gathering (ddr-densho-255-192)
img Association gathering (ddr-densho-255-192)
Gathering of men and women holding signs representing their location. Many of the signs read "Y.B.A.," which could be an acronym for "Young Buddhist Assocation."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-192/
Gathering outside Buddhist church (ddr-densho-255-190)
img Gathering outside Buddhist church (ddr-densho-255-190)
Men and women gathered outside the Ogden Buddhist Church in the snow.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-190/
img "12th Annual Intermountain District Young Buddhist League Conference" (ddr-densho-255-189)
Bottom right: "12th Annual Intermountain District Young Buddhist League Conference January 24-25 48 Davis High School Utah."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-255-189/
An Oral History with Mitsuo Nitta (ddr-csujad-29-4)
doc An Oral History with Mitsuo Nitta (ddr-csujad-29-4)
Oral history with Nisei farmer/businessman from pioneering Orange County, California family gives prewar biographical information with emphasis on Japanese Americans in Orange County. Discusses World War II forced removal, experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the role of the Japanese American Citizens League before and after World War II. This oral history was conducted …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-4/
Lillie McCabe (ddr-csujad-29-19)
img Lillie McCabe (ddr-csujad-29-19)
Photo of Lillie McCabe. Oral history audio and transcript are found in csufccop_jaoh_0030, csufccop_jaoh_0031, and csufccop_jaoh_0032. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1949_P03
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-19/
Blank Postcard of Temple (ddr-ohs-1-143)
img Blank Postcard of Temple (ddr-ohs-1-143)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-143/
Blank Postcard of Temple (ddr-ohs-1-141)
img Blank Postcard of Temple (ddr-ohs-1-141)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-141/
Blank Postcard of Iwakuni Castle (ddr-ohs-1-144)
img Blank Postcard of Iwakuni Castle (ddr-ohs-1-144)
Caption: Miki, Barb, Satsuko, ?, Gma Yabe at Kintai Kyo. Iwakuni, Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-144/
Blank Postcard of Temple (ddr-ohs-1-140)
img Blank Postcard of Temple (ddr-ohs-1-140)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-140/
View of pools from temple (ddr-densho-363-101)
img View of pools from temple (ddr-densho-363-101)
A temple of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints located on the northeast shore of O'ahu. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-101/
Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-103)
img Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-103)
A temple of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints located on the northeast shore of O'ahu. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-103/
Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-284)
img Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-284)
A temple of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints located on the northeast shore of O'ahu. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-284/
Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-123)
img Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-123)
A temple of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints located on the northeast shore of O'ahu. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-123/
Nisei woman at Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-102)
img Nisei woman at Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-102)
A temple of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints located on the northeast shore of O'ahu. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-102/
Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-100)
img Laie Hawaii Temple (ddr-densho-363-100)
A temple of The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints located on the northeast shore of O'ahu. Pat Kuroda attended the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 10th Anniversary Reunion in Hawaii from July 27th to July 31st, 1953.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-100/
Wapato Methodist Church group (ddr-densho-153-19)
img Wapato Methodist Church group (ddr-densho-153-19)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-19/
Seattle Japanese Baptist Church nursery school class (ddr-densho-540-18)
img Seattle Japanese Baptist Church nursery school class (ddr-densho-540-18)
Backside of image lists names of children photographed.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-540-18/
Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-24)
doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-24)
Lorraine writes to Kimi Fujii about her recent outings with friends.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-24/
Group of women from the Circle 4 group of Plymouth Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-247)
img Group of women from the Circle 4 group of Plymouth Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-247)
Front row, left to right: Mie "May" Miyamoto, Ryo Morikawa Tsai, Yoshiko Higo, Pauline Kimiko Yamaguchi Kunugi, and Toshiko "Tossie" Yamaguchi, Aoki Yamashita. Back row, left to right: Anna Fumi Morikawa Chiong, Katsuko Nakata Hayashi, Alice Sumuyo Fujinaga Iseri Hayakawa, Starr Miyeko Urakawa Hashiguchi, Lily Yuri Soyejima Uyeno, and Evelyn Wong
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-247/
Prayer hour at Girls League convention (ddr-densho-37-1120)
img Prayer hour at Girls League convention (ddr-densho-37-1120)
Included annotation: T-406, Girls League at Amphitheatre [sic], Prayer hour.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1120/
Group of children holding up cards (ddr-densho-37-1339)
img Group of children holding up cards (ddr-densho-37-1339)
Included annotation: R-302, Rev. Dunlap and children.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1339/
Funeral for Hajime Nishimoto (ddr-densho-37-2046)
img Funeral for Hajime Nishimoto (ddr-densho-37-2046)
Included annotation: Y-1001, Hajime Nishimoto - funeral - 8/8/45.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-2046/
Rev. Dunlap and children (ddr-densho-37-1338)
img Rev. Dunlap and children (ddr-densho-37-1338)
Included annotation: R-301, Rev. Dunlap and children 2/2.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1338/
Kenji Sameshima and Rev. Susu Mago ready for resettlement (ddr-densho-37-1199)
img Kenji Sameshima and Rev. Susu Mago ready for resettlement (ddr-densho-37-1199)
Included annotation: N-204, Resettlement, Kenji Sameshima [left], Rev. Susu Mago [right].
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1199/
Mrs. Hirota, Allen, and Rev. Yamazaki (ddr-densho-37-1202)
img Mrs. Hirota, Allen, and Rev. Yamazaki (ddr-densho-37-1202)
Included annotation: N-207, Mrs. Yoshiko Hirota, Allen Akira, Rev. Yamazaki.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1202/
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