Okano Family Collection ddr-densho-359
1690 items
1690 items
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Graduates (ddr-densho-359-1252)
Two men pose in their graduation robes. Bob Okano is on the left.
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Making rice cakes (ddr-densho-359-1253)
Rice cakes resting in the back of Phil Okano's cleaners. Ellen Nakata seated, Phil Okano standing. The Okano family mochitsuki was the precursor to the annual Bainbridge Island Mochitsuki
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Making rice cakes (ddr-densho-359-1254)
Left to right: Peter Eng, Seiko Kusachi, Tomi Okano, Don Nakata, Gary Eng, Ellen Nakata
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Making mochi (ddr-densho-359-1255)
Tomi Okano turns mochi while Mark Marimon pounds and John Nakata looks on
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Making mochi (ddr-densho-359-1256)
Bainbridge Island Mochitsuki: second from left is Don Nakata, then Tomi Okano, Michael Okano turning the omochi, and Pam Okano behind Mike
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Philip Masaru Okano Affidavit (ddr-densho-359-1258)
The affidavit states that both Philip and Alice Okano are American citizens. He also affirms that all three employees of his laundry and cleaning business are also American citizens. Two of the employees were Phil's siblings, Min and Niki Okano. One was not a relative, Tsutomu "Jimmy" Mirikitani, whose story was told in the "Cats of …
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Group portait with deer (ddr-densho-359-1259)
Eddie and Jeanette Otsuka are on far right, back row
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Group portait aboard the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1260)
Jeanette Otsuka is fourth from right
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Women and children on the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1261)
Sei Fujiwara is second from left holding Tod Fujiwara. Jeanette Otsuka is on the far right holding Pamela Okano. Shizu Kanogawa is between Sei and Jeanette.
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On board the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1266)
Eddie Otsuka caught taking a photograph. The caption on the back of the photograph is "At the Deck Mr. Otsuka May 31, 1954".
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On board the M.S. Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-359-1267)
Passenger caught reclining on deck of the M.S. Hikawa Maru.
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Family photograph session (ddr-densho-359-1268)
Jeanette Otsuka and her niece Pam Okano posing while Eddie Otsuka in background prepares to take a picture
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Family photograph session (ddr-densho-359-1269)
Pam Okano with uncle, Eddie Otsuka, while he prepares to take a photograph.
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Mother and daughter (ddr-densho-359-1270)
Jeanette Otsuka and Pamela Okano look at ducks out on the water.
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Family photograph session (ddr-densho-359-1271)
Eddie Otsuka readjusts his tripod. His niece, Pamela stands next to him while Jeanette Otsuka looks on.
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Mother and daughter (ddr-densho-359-1272)
A dog jumps to grab a treat from Alice Okano's hand. Pamela Okano stands in front of her mother.
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Men in Japanese garden (ddr-densho-359-1273)
The caption written on album page "Mr. Seike's Japanese Garden".
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Men in Japanese garden (ddr-densho-359-1274)
The caption written on album page "Mr. Seike's Japanese Garden".
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Men in Japanese garden (ddr-densho-359-1275)
The caption written on album page "Mr. Seike's Japanese Garden".
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Boy poses with Jack o' latern (ddr-densho-359-1276)
Ray Kawamoto poses with his Jack o' lantern and his dog.