Nisei

The Nisei (second generation) felt the pull of two cultures. American born, attending public schools, and influenced by American popular culture, they shared the same idols, favorite songs and sports heroes as most other children of their generation. Wanting to fit in, many Nisei with Japanese first names dropped them for Western ones that their non-Japanese friends could easily pronounce. Yet, most grew up in Japanese neighborhoods, and their parents taught them the customs and values of the old country.

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img Nisei woman (ddr-one-1-598)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified Nisei woman walking out of a building covering her face.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-598/

img Community Picnic- playing cards (ddr-one-1-371)

Black and white photographic negative of Nisei playing cards at a community picnic at Viking Park hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). From left to right: Alfred Tsutomu Ando, Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, and Shoji Kiyomura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-371/

img Sitting on a wall (ddr-one-1-583)

Black and white photographic print of four Nisei sitting on a wall next to a parked car, two additional Nisei are standing. From left to right: Shig Oka, Betty Nakashimada, Alice (Matsumoto) Ando, Frank Hirahara, Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka, and Shig Yuzuriha. For negative, please see ONLC 4864 (ddr-one-1-636).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-583/

img Kenji (ddr-one-1-625)

Black and white photographic negative of a young Nisei man (possibly Kenji Onishi based on notes written on envelope) sitting a table with skis leaning on the wall behind him.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-625/

img Community Picnic (ddr-one-1-388)

Black and white photographic negative of three Nisei men playing cards laying down on a blanket during a community picnic at Viking Park hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). From left to right: Shig Oka, unidentified, and Tom Takeoka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-388/

img Community Picnic (ddr-one-1-369)

Black and white photographic negative of Nisei sitting at a picnic table enjoying the community picnic at Viking Park hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). From left to right: Mieko Fujita, Sam "Pompadour Sam" Sasaki, and Fude (Fujita) Kagawa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-369/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-367)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Original print ONLC 3183 (ddr-one-1-365)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-367/

img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- Trophies (ddr-one-1-114)

Black and white photographic negative of Bruce Fukuda holding two trophies at the Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-114/

img Outdoor Games (ddr-one-1-700)

Black and white photographic negative of three unidentified Nisei men standing around outside possibly watching games being played.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-700/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Penny pitch (ddr-one-1-89)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Young men pitching pennies. Left to right: Ko Hirata, Thomas "Tom" Fujita, Ko Tambara, Frank Furukawa Jr.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-89/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-43)

Black and white photographic negative of bride, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto, walking towards the center aisle escorted by an unidentified man.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-43/

img Sorelles Beach Outing (ddr-one-1-393)

Black and white photographic negative of Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya (left) and Rose Namba (right) talking on the beach at a beach outing planned by the Sorrelles (a high school social group).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-393/

img Nisei man (ddr-one-1-599)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified Nisei man standing in front of a wall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-599/

img Cooking at Oregon Buddhist Church (ddr-one-1-605)

Black and white photographic negative of people preparing Ohagi (sweet rice balls) in the kitchen of the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). Woman on far right identified as "Bachan" Ikata.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-605/

img Nisei chatting (ddr-one-1-602)

Black and white photographic negative of four unidentified Nisei standing in a circle chatting. One woman passing in front of the camera in a hat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-602/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-29)

Black and white photographic print of a wedding between Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto. The couple is kneeling before Reverend Francis Hayashi. Bridal Party from Left to Right: Yoichi "Jack" Nomi, Keso Kuwahara, Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nomi and Lilly (Kobayashi) Irinaga.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-29/

img Picnic (ddr-one-1-624)

Black and white photographic negative of three Nisei girls, two sitting, one standing, at a picnic table. From left to right: Shiz (Fujita) Inaba, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, and Mitsy (Kiyomura) Takeoka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-624/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-641)

Black and white photographic negative of Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto standing in front of a open car with her bouquet. Yoichi "Jack" Nomi is standing next to her.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-641/

img Friends on the Balcony (ddr-one-1-622)

Black and white photographic negative of three Nisei standing on a balcony laughing. A newspaper and wallet sit on the ledge. From left to right: unidentified, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, and unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-622/

img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- First Place Women's Team (ddr-one-1-116)

Black and white photographic negative of the first place women's team at the Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. From left to right: Toshi (Tamiyasu) Fukuhara, Sachi (Nakata) Nakashima, Kathleen Sasaki, Kimi Tambara, and Florence “Flo” (Anazawa) Teshima. Sitting inside a booth on the far left is Aki …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-116/

img Sitting on the Beach (ddr-one-1-621)

Black and white photographic negative of five Nisei girls sitting on the beach, one is eating a sandwich while reading a magazine. From left to right: unidentified, Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya, Nami (Miura) Koida, Jayne (Katada) Furukawa, and May (Ebihara) Gelfand.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-621/

img Community Picnic (ddr-one-1-374)

Black and white photographic negative of Nisei sitting on a blanket at a community picnic at Viking Park hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). From left to right: Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, Roy Otsuki, and Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-374/

img Geisha Girl (ddr-one-1-435)

Black and white original photographic print of an unidentified woman dressed in a kimono with hair and makeup done in a traditional geisha style. A large parasol is placed beside her on the stage of the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple.)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-435/

img Nami at the Beach (ddr-one-1-633)

Black and white photographic negative of Nami Matsushita Sasaki posing for the camera at the beach. In the background wearing swim trunks and a baseball glove is Arthur Ojiro "Art" Sasaki.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-633/

img Nisei at Epworth United Methodist Church (ddr-one-1-325)

Black and white photographic negative of Nisei at Epworth United Methodist Church most likely during the Northwest Methodist Rally. They sit in two rows around a bay window. Front row left to right: unidentified, Martha (Kondo) Miyasaki, Mitsy (Kiyomura) Takeoka, Atsuko "Alice" Kida and Nami (Miura) Koida. Back row: unidentified, Yone (Kanda) Terada, Gloria (Osawa) Fujii, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-325/