Japanese language schools

Each day, after public school ended, Nisei (second-generation) children attended Japanese language schools for an hour's instruction in Japanese language and culture. Issei (first-generation) parents wanted their children to learn Japanese to help them succeed in the community and if they ever moved to Japan. The Nisei were moderately interested at best, and language acquisition was spotty. Japanese language schools were considered suspect after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and their principals were among the first arrested.

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doc Dr. Mae Takahashi and Mr. Yoshito Takahashi (ddr-csujad-8-72)

Oral history interview with Dr. Mae Takahashi and Mr. Yoshio Takahashi. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Takahashi, Dr Mae and Mr Yoshito

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-72/

doc Alice Hatsuye Hirata (ddr-csujad-8-89)

Oral history interview with Alice Hatsuye [Hatsue] Hirata. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Hirata, Alice

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-89/

doc Maki and Roy Torii (ddr-csujad-8-76)

Oral history interview with Maki and Roy Torii. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Torii, Maki and Roy

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-76/

doc Mr. and Mrs. Minoru Masumoto (ddr-csujad-8-36)

Oral history interview with Minoru Masumoto. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Masumoto, Mr and Mrs Minoru

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-36/

doc Ena Okonogi Sakamoto (ddr-csujad-8-96)

Oral history interview with Ena Okonogi Sakamoto. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Sakamoto, Ena Okonogi

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-96/

doc Chapter 6 and 7 personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-34)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including living in barracks, block noise, lack of privacy, mess hall dining, nosy neighbors, jobs, leisure time, sports, movies, church attendance, the Young Buddhist Association (YBA), family dynamics, social changes, dating, and rumors. Each entry includes the full date …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-34/

img Japanese language school (ddr-densho-28-13)

The Japanese language school was next door to the Kokaido, the Japanese American community clubhouse in Bellevue, Washington. This photograph was taken after the Japanese American community was removed.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-28-13/

doc Nippon School Here is Closed (December 9, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-529)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 9, 1941, p. 2

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-529/

doc Classes Held At Japanese School Here (December 8, 1941) (ddr-densho-56-526)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 8, 1941, p. 13

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-526/

doc Family Lives in Jap School (July 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-950)

The Seattle Daily Times, July 15, 1943, p. 14

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-950/

doc U.S.-Japanese Schools Likely To Stay Closed (January 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-583)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 27, 1942, p. 22

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-583/

img Fife Japanese Language School graduation (ddr-densho-109-28)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-28/

img Fife Japanese Language School graduation (ddr-densho-109-65)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-65/

img Japanese language school building (ddr-densho-109-13)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-13/

img Fife Japanese Language School students (ddr-densho-109-41)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-41/

img Tacoma Japanese Language School (ddr-densho-109-73)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-73/

img Japanese Language Class students (ddr-densho-134-21)

These students are dressed up for a presentation at North Seattle's Japanese Language Class. This class was the first organized activity for children of the early North Seattle Issei immigrants. Classes were first given at a private residence and then moved to the Community Hall, located at North 100th and Corliss Avenue. Back row (L to …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-134-21/

img Japanese Language Class students (ddr-densho-134-22)

These are students of North Seattle's Japanese Language Class. This class was the first organized activity for children of the early North Seattle Issei immigrants. Classes were first given at a private residence and then moved to the Community Hall, located at North 100th and Corliss Avenue. Back row (L to R): Mac Sasaki, Akira Kumasaka, …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-134-22/

img Girls in kimonos (ddr-densho-134-27)

Students of the Japanese Language School in North Seattle gather in the playground. The school was housed in the Green Lake Community Hall, located at North 100th and Corliss Avenue. The building was eventually enlarged as the program grew more and more popular. (L to R): Molly Kitajima, Michiko Nakawatase, Kazue Kitajima, Kazuko Sasaki, Chimiko Nakawatase, …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-134-27/

img Layton Japanese School (ddr-densho-162-18)

Front (L to R): Tak Satomura, Mas Miyagishima, Mits Satomura, Shig Satomura, Jim Yamane, John Kikuchi, Toshiye Nishida, Haruye Kosaiku, Yaeko Kosaiku, Kimiye Satomura, Hayashi sensei, Fumi Kikuchi, Ruth Imada, Uta Tsujimoto, Masao Oda, Jane Nakaishi, Chiyo Oda, Hisaye Kariya. 2nd row (L to R): Yori Kosaiku, Tamao Kariya, George Kikuchi, Ben Tsujimoto, Jun Kikuchi, Shimako …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-18/