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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 119 (April 5, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-149)

Selected article titles: "Japan 'Envoys of Gratitude' Arrive in San Francisco" (p. 1), "Diamond Hits" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Library Plans to Stock More Oriental Books" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 62 (March 2, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-91)

Selected article titles: "Hotel Executives from Japan Set for Coast Visit" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "University Group Sponsors Annual 'Open House' Day" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 563 (October 29, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-598)

Selected article titles: "Folks Live Safely as Japan Rule" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapter Meeting Gets An Outline on Nov. 8 Ballot" (p. 4)

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doc Letter from Henri Takahashi to Tomoye Nozawa (ddr-densho-410-356)

Planning to extend his visit to Japan another month to continue to work on his Japanese. Set of photos including in envelope in photograph collection: ddr-densho-426-1386-1394

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 108 (ddr-densho-537-107)

Issue 108 includes an announcement that author Jan J. Russell is writing a story about Crystal City, letters to the editor, an article about an earthquake in Japan, and more.

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vh George S. Matsui Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1008-2-24)

Siblings in Japan

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

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vh Chiyo Endo Interview Segment 2 (ddr-one-7-10-2)

Family's silkworm business in Japan (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript is a translation of the original interview.

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img l-r: Prime Minister of Japan Eisaku Sato, President Richard Nixon, Mike Masaoka, JACL president Jerry Enomoto (ddr-densho-122-714)

Taken during official state visit.

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doc List of Incarcerees repatriating to Japan from Crystal City at the direction of Lt. Colonel J.M. Bowman (ddr-densho-564-1)

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Collection Yoshioka Family Collection (ddr-densho-391)

Collection of 69 photographs and 4 documents from the Yoshioka family. The photographs are of Kiyoko Yoshioka nee Maeda's life, mainly pre-war California and Japan, some from Poston, and some in post-war California.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 6 (February 8, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-6)

Selected article titles: "Nisei hopes for U.S.-Japan ties told to new envoy Masaoka confers with MacArthur II, newly U.S. ambassador to Japan" (p. 1); "See boost in Japan quota of immigrants" (p. 1); "Masaoka to speak at Philadelphia fete" (p. 1); "JACL urges early enactment of civil rights bill this session" (p. 1); "College Scholarship plus …

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doc Letter from Haruto Okine to Mr. Seichi Okine, January 29, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-240)

A letter from Haruto Okine in Hiroshima, Japan, to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Naoji Okine, Seiichi's brother. In the letter, Haruto thanks Seiichi Okine for the gifts and gives congratulations to Masao Okine on his new baby. He hopes that Seiichi will return to Japan someday when Japan rebuilds from the …

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doc Letter from Naoji Okine to Seiichi Okine, December 13, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-266)

A letter from Naoji Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother, Seiichi Okine. He informs that Seiichi's gifts have been brought by Kenji Okine, including milk, sugar, and soap bars, and appreciates his support. He asks about prices in the U.S. as short supply drives prices high in Japan. He thinks back of his life in …

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doc Inspection card (ddr-densho-493-13)

Surgeon's inspection card for Buichiro Itabashi's journey on the S.S. Shinano from Kobe, Japan, to Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. . Itabashi's name appears misspelled on the card. Front of card reads: "INSPECTION CARD / (Immigrants and Steerage Passengers)." Filled portion of card reads: "Port of departure, Kobe, Japan. Date of departure, JUL 26th 1902 / Name of …

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vh Take Murayama Interview (ddr-densho-1000-110)

Issei female. Born 1895 in Nagano, Japan. Married Mr. Kazuyoshi Murayama, an Issei who returned to Japan temporarily for an arranged marriage. Immigrated to the U.S. in August of 1916. Worked for a wealthy family in North Dakota, then settled in Seattle. Went back to Japan in 1924, but returned to Seattle in 1925. Owned a …

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol 73, No. 23 (December 3, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-48)

Selected article titles: "Nat'l JACL in year end look at budget, program, staff" (p. 1), "Central California: Hirabayashi challenges Nisei to fight all inequities" (p. 1), "PNWDC-IDC bid for full time JACL staff man" (p. 1), "U.S.-Japan ties in troubled state, because U.S. insensitive to Japanese" (p. 1), "Parents troubled by drug abuse, delinquency meet for …

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vh Henry Ueno Interview (ddr-one-7-18)

Kibei male. Born December 29, 1928, in Pendleton, Oregon. Father passed away at an early age, and Henry was taken by mother with several siblings to Katsuura, Japan. Attended school in Japan and worked in factories to support the war effort during World War II. Left Japan after the war, and was drafted by the U.S. …

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doc Letter to Kanetaro Domoto (ddr-densho-356-203)

Envelope addressed to Mr. Kanetaro Domoto, stamp and postmark removed, on the back is the return address to Domoto & Co. Importers & Exporters in Yokohama, Japan with the date Mar. 30, 1936 stamped on the back. Inside stored two letters. The first letter addressed to Kanetaro Domoto and dated March 28, 1936. The letter is …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 12 (ddr-densho-1000-153-12)

Description of middle school in Japan, involvement in compulsory military training

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-153-18)

Pursing a romantic interest in Japan as a teenager

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 83 (ddr-densho-1000-153-83)

Taking a side trip to Hiroshima while stationed in Japan

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 87 (ddr-densho-1000-153-87)

While working undercover in Japan, meeting family of future wife

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-153-10)

Attending elementary school in Japan, encountering discrimination as an American immigrant

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1000-153-9)

First impressions of Japan and meeting grandmother for the first time

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 80 (ddr-densho-1000-153-80)

Hearing about the atomic bombings in Japan while in China

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-80/

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