Family

vh Ayako Murakami - Masako Murakami Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-63-7)

Family lessons, saving money and sharing

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-63-7/

vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview I Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-76-5)

Japanese American culture during childhood

This interview was conducted over two days at the Sakaharas' home.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-76-5/

vh Gene Akutsu Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-1-5)

Prewar family life: a close-knit family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-1-5/

vh Mitsue Matsui Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1008-3-3)

Family's attitude towards education: different expectations of sons and daughters

Members of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) arranged for and conducted this interview in conjunction with Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1008-3-3/

vh Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-9-1)

Description of parents, prewar Japanese American community and family life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-9-1/

vh Francis Mas Fukuhara Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-9-2)

Four close families, continuing "ken" connections

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-9-2/

vh Mii Tai Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-186-16)

Parents' values: importance of discipline, don't bring shame to the family

This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-186-16/

vh Akiko Kurose Interview II Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-42-1)

Positive memories of childhood

Mrs. Kurose was undergoing treatment for cancer and required frequent breaks and medication to help her with pain management.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-42-1/

vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-92-2)

The role of the Nisei in the prewar family, helping to cross the language barrier

This interview was conducted at the 1998 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Veterans National Convention, held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-92-2/

vh Kunio Otani Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-75-14)

Family responsibilities as the oldest son

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-75-14/

vh Yone Bartholomew Interview I Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-4-6)

Being "fostered" to another family: remaining close to birth parents

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-4-6/

vh Yone Bartholomew Interview I Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-4-2)

Fostered out: becoming part of the Utsunomiya-Yamada family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-4-2/

vh Yone Bartholomew Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-4-8)

Learning to speak proper Japanese

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-4-8/

vh Yone Bartholomew Interview I Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1000-4-4)

Siblings left behind in Japan; becoming part of the Utsunomiya-Yamada family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-4-4/

vh Yone Bartholomew Interview I Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-4-7)

Remaining close to birth parents while becoming part of a large extended family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-4-7/

vh Tokio Hirotaka - Toshio Ito - Joe Matsuzawa Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1000-23-14)

Issei family and community values

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-23-14/

vh Rae Takekawa Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-89-9)

Values passed on from parents to children

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-89-9/

vh Gordon Hirabayashi Interview I Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-17-18)

Mother's influence on educational goals

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-17-18/

img [Couple with children] (ddr-csujad-56-285)

Couple with two children in apple orchard. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-285/

img [Mother and baby] (ddr-csujad-56-303)

Mother poses with her baby. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-04-045

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-303/

img [Family in apple orchard] (ddr-csujad-56-259)

Four adults and two children are photographed in Taniguchi apple orchard. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-259/

img [Mrs. Taniguchi with group] (ddr-csujad-56-265)

Mrs. Taniguchi with other adults and several children in hats. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-265/

img [Mr. and Mrs. Taniguchi with family at beach] (ddr-csujad-56-283)

Mr. and Mrs. Taniguchi pose with family members at the beach. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-283/

img [Family group in front of house] (ddr-csujad-56-262)

One adult and six children pose in front of house. Photo is labeled, "Osaki". The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-262/

img [Man and child near car] (ddr-csujad-56-305)

Man and child pose near car. The original image is housed with the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and was borrowed for digitization courtesy of the JACL. This image belongs to a group of images related to the Taniguchi family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-04-047

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-305/

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