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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Japanese American children (ddr-densho-26-71)
img Japanese American children (ddr-densho-26-71)
Akio and Mitsue Yanagihara pose in front of their father's tailor shop.
Japanese American infant (ddr-densho-26-45)
img Japanese American infant (ddr-densho-26-45)
Akio Yanagihara born September 1932 to Kinnosuke and Shuzue Yanagihara.
Japanese American infant (ddr-densho-26-43)
img Japanese American infant (ddr-densho-26-43)
Written in corner of the photograph "1932". The infant is most likely Akio Yanagihara born September 1932 to Kinnosuke and Shuzue Yanagihara.
Japanese Americans at the University of Washington (ddr-densho-26-195)
img Japanese Americans at the University of Washington (ddr-densho-26-195)
A group of Japanese Americans pose in front of the George Washington statue located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. The statue was created by Lorado Taft, also the sculptor of the Fountain of Time.
Japanese American baby (ddr-densho-26-220)
img Japanese American baby (ddr-densho-26-220)
Caption written on the back of the photograph in Japanese
Japanese American boy (ddr-densho-26-63)
img Japanese American boy (ddr-densho-26-63)
Akio Yanagihara poses on the running board of a car. Written in the corner of the photograph is "Aug. 1937"
Japanese American children (ddr-densho-26-46)
img Japanese American children (ddr-densho-26-46)
Akio and Mitsue Yanagihara are the two oldest children of Kinnosuke and Shuzue Yanagihara.
Japanese American man (ddr-densho-26-225)
img Japanese American man (ddr-densho-26-225)
Back of photograph indicates that it is actually a postcard
Japanese American boy (ddr-densho-26-58)
img Japanese American boy (ddr-densho-26-58)
Akio Yanagihara at 4 years old poses on the bumper of a car. In the corner is written "Aug. 1937".
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