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 Wedding portrait of Tatsu Watanabe and Ruth Sono (ddr-one-1-131)

Black and white photographic negative of Tatsu "Dutch" Watanabe and Ruth (Sono) Watanabe looking at each other in their wedding attire.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-131/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-30)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-30/

img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-243)

Black and white photographic negative of three Obon dancers posing for the camera wearing straw hats. From left to right: Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita. 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-1-243/

img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-4)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Back Row (left to right): Elsie Okazaki, Agnes (Inouye) Kitayama, Atsuko “Alice” Kida, Atsuko “Alice” (Matsumoto) Ando, Nami (Miura) Koida, Kimi Wakabayashi, Grace Mieko (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, and Betty Nakashimada. Middle Row (left to right): Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-4/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-366)

Black and white photographic print of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Negative ONLC 3186 (ddr-one-1-368).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-366/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-368)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Original print ONLC 3184 (ddr-one-1-366)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-368/

img Human Pyramid (ddr-one-1-665)

Black and white photographic print of three unidentified Nisei girls forming a human pyramid at the beach.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-665/

img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- Individual Women's Winners (ddr-one-1-117)

Black and white photographic negative of four individual winners at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. From left to right: Florence “Flo” (Anazawa) Teshima, Aki (Shiraishi) Dong, unidentified woman, and unidentified woman. Sitting inside a booth to the far left is Kimi Tambara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-117/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-44)

Black and white photographic negative of bride and groom, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto and Sam Sakamoto, in front of the alter, bride's train twisted and on the stairs. Original print ONLC 2806 (ddr-one-1-33).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-44/

img Valentine's Day potluck at Oregon Buddhist Church (ddr-one-1-60)

Color slide of young women filling plates at a Valentine's Day potluck at Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). From left to right: Kathleen "Kathie" Haruko (Matsuda) Sato, unidentified, Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Jean Matsumoto, and Michiko (Masuoka) Nishioka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-60/

img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-204)

Black and white photographic negative of three young Obon dancers posing for camera in front of large crowd. Obon dancers from left to right: Jeanne Tanaka, Toshiko (Maekawa) Okino, and Eileen Tanaka. Crowd: first sitting from the left is Joyce (Tanaka) Fedler, first from the right sitting on bench is Joe Ikata. Obon is an annual …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-204/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-38)

Original black and white photographic print of wedding attendants posed. Left to right Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nomi and Yoichi "Jack" Nomi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-38/

img Sitting on a Wall (ddr-one-1-645)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified Nisei man sitting on a wall in front of a parked car at the Oregon Coast. For negative please see ONLC 4875 (ddr-one-1-646)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-645/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-358)

Black and white photographic print of Ayame Ogimi and her brother Carlos Ogimi staring at a large document or drawing on a table in front of them. This photograph was taken at Reed College where Ayame and Carlos were both students. Negative ONLC 3178 (ddr-one-1-370).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-358/

img Outdoor Games (ddr-one-1-701)

Black and white photographic negative of three unidentified Nisei men stating a race in an open field. Spectators watch on from behind.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-701/

img Nisei at Epworth United Methodist Church (ddr-one-1-326)

Black and white photographic negative of Nisei women at Epworth United Methodist Church rolling up newspapers, possibly during the Northwest Methodist Rally. From left to right: Martha (Kondo) Miyasaki, Miriam (Koyama) Kiso, Grace (Sakano) Robbs, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, unidentified, and Masae "Elsie" (Morita) Onishi. For print please see ONLC 3145 (ddr-one-1-327).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-326/

img Frank Hirahara pulling rope (ddr-one-1-570)

Black and white photographic negative of Frank Hirahara pulling a pulley rope of a sign.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-570/

img At the Beach (ddr-one-1-611)

Black and white photographic negative of Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida standing on the beach with her hands on her hips.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-611/

img Lotus Bazaar (ddr-one-1-604)

Black and white photographic negative of Yonezo Fujii watching Mabel (Maekawa) Ota play a game at the Oregon Buddhist Church's (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple) Annual Lotus Bazaar.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-604/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-37)

Original black and white photographic print of wedding attendants, standing in a receiving line. Left to right: Yoichi "Jack" Nomi, Lilly (Kobayashi) Irinaga, Keso Kuwahara, and Tamaye (Fujiwara) Nomi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-37/

img Picnic (ddr-one-1-698)

Black and white photographic negative of two unidentified Nisei men laying on tatami mats outside eating food off plates in the center of the mat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-698/

img Three men on street (ddr-one-1-568)

Original photographic print of three men standing outside on the sidewalk next to a large street. There are signs in background for local businesses. Man on far left identified as Hugh Kasai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-568/

img Buried in the Sand (ddr-one-1-608)

Black and white photographic negative of Aki (Shiraishi) Dong's legs buried in the sand at a beach trip planned by the Sorelles (a high school social club). Behind her are parked cars with unidentified Nisei walking by.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-608/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Bingo (ddr-one-1-87)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). People sitting and playing bingo, watchers stand behind. Sitting left to right: Henry "Wimpy" Kawata, George Kasahara, Terry Mishiro, Diane (Ando) Harder, Minoru "Bob" Ando, unidentified woman, Betty (Hiuga) Nishimura, Tomo Saito, Fumi (Nunotani) …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-87/

img Frank Hirahara at New Tokyo Bar (ddr-one-1-79)

Original black and white photographic print of Frank Hirahara and Rose Mae Hara at the New Tokyo Bar in Portland, Oregon. For negative please see ONLC 2856 (ddr-one-1-80).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-79/