Kibei

Kibei is the term for the generation of Nisei born in the U.S. but sent to Japan for education. When in Japan, the Kibei lived with grandparents or other relatives while their parents remained in the U.S. to work. Kibei often struggled to fit in both in Japan, where they were viewed as outsiders, and the U.S., where they were considered "too Japanese" by their Nisei peers. Because of their knowledge of both cultures and languages, the Kibei in particular were targeted by the government as "disloyal" during World War II. Ironically, the Kibei were heavily recruited for the Military Intelligence Service because of their linguistic abilities.

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doc Request for certificate [English translation] (ddr-csujad-12-13)

English translation of the certificate. The original certificate in Japanese is found in item: csudh_tsu_0012. This certificate was requested by Tsugitada Kanamori, addressed to Nakao Ito, the Mayor of Yokohama City Naka Ward, to certify that Yoshiro Okubo is a welfare commissioner at Bojyo-kai Fifth District. Nakao Ito certifies that the information provided, namely that Yoshiro …

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doc Recipt from Okubo Phamacy Co., in Japanese (ddr-csujad-12-17)

This half-sheet of paper certifies that Tsugitada Kanamori was sold four different drugs from the Okubo Pharmany Co., in Yokohama, Japan. English translation of this document is found in item: csudh_tsu_0018. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tsu_01_06_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-12-17/

doc Japanese in Our Midst (ddr-csujad-19-50)

This is an article from the magazine "The Atlantic Monthly," April 1943 which provides a detailed description about the large number of Japanese American people settled in "permanent relocation centers" on the West Coast. It also talks about the distinction between citizen and non-citizen among "the Japanese evacuees." See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-50/

doc Community analysis report, no. 8, January 28, 1944 (ddr-csujad-19-58)

This issue is titled as Japanese Americans educated in Japan. The document describes about what happened to the children who grew up in California for a while, then went to school in Japan and finally returned back to California. It emphasizes on what effect did living and growing up in two such different places have on …

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doc Jap relocation probe begins, June 28, 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-60)

The document describes the investigation of conditions in the incarceration camps in the West. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_02-14_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-60/

doc [Significant factors in requests for repatriation and expatriation] (ddr-csujad-2-57)

Report on the influx of repatriation to Japan requests from Manzanar Incarceration Camp. Report describes camp life in Tule Lake compared to Manzanar, special concerns with Kibei and Issei individuals, the draft, and family dilemma related to repatriation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0057

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-57/

doc [Some reactions to selective service: Tule Lake] (ddr-csujad-2-58)

Report on selective service reactions at Tule Lake Camp. Report discusses Japanese identity compared to American identity, especially for the Nisei, repatriation requests, and draft evasion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0058

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-58/

img Ukichi Taenaka, gravestone (ddr-csujad-25-281)

A page from the Taenaka family album. Pasted on the page are three photographs including Ukichi Taenaka's gravestone, who died in July 1940. The photographs of the gravestone appear to be taken in post-war Japan. Also include Ukichi Taenaka's wife and son. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_02_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-281/

img Ukichi Taenaka, Waseda University (ddr-csujad-25-277)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are eight photographs of Ukichi Taenaka and his classmates of Waseda University taken during the trip to Mount Mihara Desert, Izu Oshima, Japan. Caucasian participants are included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_02_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-277/

doc Post Photo Shop's order envelop (ddr-csujad-25-126)

An envelope to order film developing. The order is filled by Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_068

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-126/

img Taenaka family in farm (ddr-csujad-25-79)

A photograph of the Taenaka family in a farm, Brighton, Colorado. Includes Tamesaburo Taenaka, Kamie Taenaka, Ukichi Taenaka [?], and Yaeko Taenaka [?], posing in a sugar beet farm. Inscription on the back of the photograph reads: Nov. 20, 1942, Mr. McMorrow's farm, Brighton, Colorado. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Domain of Neptunus Rex (ddr-csujad-25-127)

A certificate for line-crossing ceremony issued on a US Navy ship during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_072

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img Toshikuni Taenaka in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-66)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier, in US Army uniform with Private First Class insignia on the arm and a helmet. He poses, standing in front of the house where probably his parents reside in Brighton, Colorado. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-66/

img Ukichi Taenaka's family, Japan (ddr-csujad-25-284)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are twelve photographs of Ukichi Taenaka's wife and son in Japan. Also include Toshikuni Taenaka in US military uniform. The photographs are most likely taken in the late 1940s during the occupation of Japan when Toshikuni Taenaka is deployed. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-284/

img Toshikuni Taenaka, ukulele] (ddr-csujad-25-97)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier. He poses, playing the Ukulele. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_039

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-97/

img Taenaka family in a farm (ddr-csujad-25-83)

A photograph of the Taenaka family in a farm, Brighton, Colorado. Includes Tamesaburo Taenaka and Yaeko Taenaka [?] in McMorrow's sugar beet farm. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_025

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-83/

img Toshikuni Taenaka in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-65)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier, in US Army uniform with Private First Class insignia on the arm and a helmet. He poses, siting on the deck of the house, which is probably the place where his parents reside in Brighton, Colorado. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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img Japanese American soldier in US Army uniform (ddr-csujad-25-112)

A photograph of a Japanese American soldier in US Army uniform. He poses, crouching and feeding pigeons. The photograph is probably taken in Camp Savage, Minnesota. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_054

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-112/

img Toshikuni Taenaka in US Army service uniform (ddr-csujad-25-82)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier, in US Army service uniform with a metal eagle insignia hat. He poses with his nephew. The photograph is probably taken in Brighton, Colorado, where his parents reside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-82/

img Taenaka family in a farm (ddr-csujad-25-89)

A photograph of Ukichi Taenaka [?], a brother of Toshikuni Taenaka who is a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier. He is harvesting sugar beets in McMorrow's farm, Brighton, Colorado. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-89/

img Toshikuni Taenaka in US Army uniform with gas mask (ddr-csujad-25-70)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier, in US Army uniform with a gas mask. He poses, standing in front of the house where probably his parents reside in Brighton, Colorado. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_012

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-70/

img Ukichi Taenaka, portrait (ddr-csujad-25-273)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page is a portrait of Ukichi Taenaka in high school regalia. It was most likely taken in 1934 in Los Angeles, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_09_02_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-273/

img Waseda University Hoshien Scott Hall] (ddr-csujad-25-254)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page is a group photograph of Japanese students. It appears to be a commencement of Waseda University taken in front of Waseda University Hoshien Scott Hall, Tokyo, Japan between 1938 and 1940. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-254/

img Ukichi Taenaka's family, Japan (ddr-csujad-25-283)

A page from the Taenaka family photo album. Pasted on the page are ten photographs of Toshikuni Taenaka, Ukichi Taenaka's wife and son, and other the Taenakas' relatives in Japan. Toshikuni Taenaka wears the US military uniform. The photographs are taken most likely in the late 1940s during the occupation of Japan when Toshikuni Taenaka is …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-283/

img Toshikuni Taenaka in US Army service uniform (ddr-csujad-25-121)

A photograph of Toshikuni Taenaka, a Japanese American Nisei/Kibei soldier, in US Army uniform with a helmet. He poses, standing in front of the house where his parents most likely reside in Brighton, Colorado. The same image is found: ucsb_jia_0064. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_01_063

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-121/