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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img Portrait of Meriko in a kimono (ddr-densho-494-8)

Caption on webpage: "On to Tokyo" and "It is possible that Meriko was shopped around for marriage possibilities, hence the traditional dress."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-8/

img Family portrait (ddr-densho-494-22)

Standing: Meriko Maida (left), and Takahashi (right). Crouched: Miyuki (left) and Ikuko (right). Caption on webpage: "Family matters, 1938" and "Meriko in a school uniform, standing with cousins identified as Takahashi, Miyuki, and Ikuko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-22/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 723 (November 21, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-758)

Selected article titles: "Tough Task Ahead for Envoy Kurusu" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Party Honors 'Nisei' in U.S. Army" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-758/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 583 (March 18, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-618)

Selected article titles: "Scrap Iron Trade Declared General" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Hoopster League Program Set for Collins Tonight" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-618/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 272 (March 25, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-305)

Selected article titles: "2nd Generation Has Good From Business Slump" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-305/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 32 (August 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-60)

Selected article titles: "Second Generation Hopeful; Should Follow Vocation" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japan Trade Shows Decline in Export, Imports, This Year" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-60/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 674 (December 14, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-709)

Selected article titles: "Second Generation Activities" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Nominations for Officials Given Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-709/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 473 (February 6, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-508)

Selected article titles: "N.W. Board Will Meet Feb. 20 to Make JACL Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-508/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 289 (July 22, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-322)

Selected article titles: "First Novel Sign of Articulation Waxing in Youth" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-322/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 574 (January 14, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-609)

Selected article titles: "Kido Will Accept in San Francisco" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Young Japanese Must Show Skill for Recognition" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-609/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 385 (June 1, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-420)

Selected article titles: "Expatriation to Gain Confidence for Youth Here" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-420/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 398 (August 31, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-433)

Selected article titles: "Second Generation Rallies to JACL District Confabs" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-433/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 399 (September 7, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-434)

Selected article titles: "Fresno Citizens' Meet Rated as Great Gathering" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-434/

doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-135)

Selected article titles: "More Knowledge of Other Should be Nations' Aim" (p. 1), "Racial Prejudice to be Lessened if Merit is Seen" (p. 2), "Japanese Study Can Aid to Keep Peace of Pacific" (p. 3), "Ignorance Cause of Much Friction Between Nations" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-135/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 541 (May 28, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-576)

Selected article titles: "179 Young, Record for High Schools" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Federation Folk Plan for Outing at Surprise Lake" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-576/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 374 (March 16, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-409)

Selected article titles: "2nd Generation is NEW S.A. Problem" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-409/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 713 (September 12, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-748)

Selected article titles: "Southern Council Officers to Meet" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Courier to Have 'Nisei Birthday' Special Edition" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-748/

doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-712)

Selected article titles: "Dr. Cory Declares Youth Will Win Triumph Over All Barriers" (p. 3), "True Patriotism" (p. 4), "Foods For Health" (p. 5), "Second Generation Must Uphold All-American Democracy Ideals" (p. 6), "Prosperity Ahead, But Likewise Responsibility, Says Baillargeon" (p. 7); "Loyalty Natural for Japanese Says Floyd Oles, Shipping Man" (p. 8); "Nursing Appears Promising …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-712/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 666 (October 19, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-701)

Selected article titles: "Try Us, Uncle Sam, Young Folk Reply" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Expects to Hear from Candidates" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-701/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 675 (December 21, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-710)

Selected article titles: "Session to Smash at Discrimination" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Valley Farming to Prove Better in Coming Years" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-710/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 678 (January 11, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-713)

Selected article titles: "Second Generation Advance Lies with Selves and Public Attitude" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Ballots Out for Annual Election" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-713/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 548 (July 16, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-583)

Selected article titles: "Southland Rushes Convention Work" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Special Numbers to be Presented Japan Day Crowd" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-583/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 131 (June 28, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-161)

Selected article titles: "Japan's Recovery from Quake Blow Amazes Sedgwick" (p. 1), "Tacoma, Seattle Diamond Flashes to Mix on Fourth" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Angelino Parents Protest Wildness of Young People" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-161/

doc From the Frying Pan (ddr-densho-510-53)

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https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-53/

doc From the Frying Pan (ddr-densho-510-55)

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https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-55/