Obon

doc San Jose Betsuin Obon Festival and Bazaar ticket (ddr-densho-501-109)

Japanese writing on back of ticket.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-501-109/

img First Bon Odori in front of the Buddhist church (ddr-densho-353-312)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-312/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 86 (ddr-densho-537-95)

Issue 86 includes a recap of a Las Vegas trip, an article about Hawaii concentration camp sites, a repatriate's story, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-95/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 54 (ddr-densho-537-63)

Issue 54 includes information about an upcoming picnic, letters to the editor, an Obon schedule, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-63/

doc Crystal City Chatters Issue 9 (ddr-densho-537-22)

Issue 9 includes mention of a eclipse and earthquake, a Pacific Citizen article, a list of members who have passed away, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-22/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 152 (ddr-densho-537-120)

Issue 152 includes mention of Obon, health advice, an article about destiny, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-120/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 106 (ddr-densho-537-104)

Issue 106 includes information about a former German American detainees reunion, letters to the editor, an article about the lost battalion, and more. [Page 9 erroneously labeled issue 107. There are two issues labeled 106. See also ddr-densho-537-105.]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-104/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 71 (ddr-densho-537-80)

Issue 71 includes an article from L. A. Times Magazine, health advice, obituaries, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-80/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 56 (ddr-densho-537-65)

Issue 56 includes letters to the editor, an article about L. A. Laker's coach Phil Jackson, health advice, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-65/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 48 (ddr-densho-537-57)

Issue 48 includes a message from the association's president, letters to the editor, health advice, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-57/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 76 (ddr-densho-537-85)

Issue 76 includes a recap of Las Vegas bus trip, Bon Odori schedules, letters to the editor, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-85/

doc Letter from Shinbei Fujii to Kimiko Fujii (ddr-densho-433-581)

Shinbei Fujii writes to Kimiko Fujii about a visit from Kenji and Allyce and asks for advice on legal matters relating to the family tomb in Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-581/

img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-226)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers in large circle facing a podium in the center with "uchiwa" (fan) in hand. A large crowd watches on from left side of image. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei community. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-226/

img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-309)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers rehearsing an Odori folk dance in front of a small audience inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. Obon dancers from left to right: Tom Shigeto Tamiyasu, and Arthur Ojiro “Art” Sasaki. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-309/

img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-301)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers practicing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. Third Obon dancer from the left is identified as Shizuko "Shiz" (Ochiai) Ota Okazaki. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-301/

img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-436)

Black and white photographic print of six Obon dancers posing for the camera holding small Japanese and American flags. From left to right: Eddie Tamiyasu, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Jean (Tsujimura) Takashima, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, Shizuko "Shiz" (Ochiai) Ota Okasaki, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-436/

img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-272)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers performing in front of crowd. Man on far right identified as Tom Shigeto Tamiyasu. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-272/

img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-194)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers with both arms raised in front of a crowd. From left to right: Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Tom Tsujimura, Phyllis Midori (Ando) Muramatsu, Shizuko "Shiz" (Ninomiya) Onishi, Toraichi Kobayashi, Hisako (Onishi) Saito, and Henry Matsunaga. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-194/

img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-270)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified dancer posing for the camera in front of mostly empty bleachers. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-270/

img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-265)

Black and white photographic negative of six Obon dancers sitting and smiling for the camera. From left to right: Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, Mary (Nakata) Fujii, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Betty Nakashimada, and Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-265/

img Obon Festival Crowd (ddr-one-1-224)

Black and white photographic negative of crowd at Obon Festival. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei community. This image was taken at Holladay Park in Portland, Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-224/

img Obon Festival- Odori folk dance (ddr-one-1-220)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers holding "uchiwa" (fan) above their heads in front of large crowd. From left to right line: Beti ann (Minamoto) Wantroba, and Nami (Miura) Koida, all others unidentified. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-220/

img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-303)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers practicing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. Second dancer from the left is identified as Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando. Young boy and third standing audience member from the left is identified as Eddie Tamiyasu. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-303/

img Obon Festival Dance Rehearsal (ddr-one-1-300)

Black and white photographic negative of Obon dancers practicing an Odori folk dance inside Norse Hall in Northeast Portland. From left to right male Obon dancers: Hiro Okayama, Mr. Tsujimura, Kenneth Yasutome, Yonezo Fujii, and unidentified. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-300/

img Obon Festival- Dancer (ddr-one-1-259)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified woman performing in front of a crowd at Obon. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-259/

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