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Image of paper, in Japanese, by Seizo Uchida (ddr-densho-474-184)
doc Image of paper, in Japanese, by Seizo Uchida (ddr-densho-474-184)
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Architectural Institute of Japan (Kanto), October 1988
Interview with Bill Dizer, part 2 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1677)
av Interview with Bill Dizer, part 2 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1677)
Dizer discusses his work in occupied Japan (particularly Kyushu), his first encounters with Nisei at the University of Michigan, segregation between Nisei and Caucasian soldiers, and the differences between Nisei and Japanese nationals. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 194, II JA #11, Bill Dizer, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues …
John Fujii on sofa (ddr-densho-1007-1175)
img John Fujii on sofa (ddr-densho-1007-1175)
Negative. Taken during an interview for The Color of Honor.
Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1718)
av Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 2 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1718)
Brian Yamakoshi discusses his reasons for playing koto, his feelings on the art form, and his approach to the instrument. Kenny discusses his experience playing taiko, his first time hearing Japanese drums, his time on an indigenous American reservation, growing up in La Habra, CA, and how time spent at a pueblo encouraged him to learn …
Interview with Ray Aka, part 5 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1689)
av Interview with Ray Aka, part 5 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1689)
Aka discusses the role of Nisei in the occupation of Japan, his work with natural disaster aid in occupied Japan, and the nuances of translation work after the war. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 200, II JA #23, Ray Aka, Feb. 1, 1986, has some distorted audio. Interview continues …
Interview with Shigeo Yamada, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1707)
av Interview with Shigeo Yamada, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1707)
Yamada discusses attending Keio University, being drafted into the Japanese navy, serving on the cruiser Yahagi, a "suicide mission" to occupied Okinawa, and learning Japanese in America as a child. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #46, Shigeo Yamada, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1708/
Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1679)
av Interview with George Nakamura, part 1 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1679)
Nakamura discusses moving to Japan in 1955, growing up in Arroyo Grande, CA, evacuation, his time at Tulare and Gila River, volunteering for the military from camp, and camp attitudes toward volunteering. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #13, George Nakamura, Fri. Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1680/
Interview with Yoshio Miwa, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1667)
av Interview with Yoshio Miwa, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1667)
Miwa, a Japanese national, discusses the end of the war, submitting a protest paper to the occupying Americans, and his role in the Home Ministry during the occupation. Interview conducted mostly in Japanese with the aid of an interpreter. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #1, Yoshio Miwa, …
Interview with Hugh Nozawa, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1713)
av Interview with Hugh Nozawa, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1713)
Nozawa discusses being born in Santa Monica, attending high school in Japan, being drafted, being court-martialed for refusing to complete training, recently getting honorable discharge, the discrimination he and other Nisei faced in the army, and President Roosevelt's visit to Fort Riley. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 220, II …
Japanese prison cell (ddr-densho-1007-364)
img Japanese prison cell (ddr-densho-1007-364)
Description says this is "The place where Tojo Died." Caption on back.
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