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doc Envelope of Seiko Arimitsu photographs (ddr-njpa-5-234)

Caption on front [translation]: "Honolulu businessman."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-234/

doc In Memoriam booklet for U.S. Senator, Spark Masayuki Matsunaga (April 17-19, 1991) (ddr-janm-4-37)

In Memoriam booklet for United States Senator, Spark Masayuki Matsunaga. The memorial service took place in Honolulu, Hawai'i on April 17 through April 19, 1991.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-4-37/

doc Clipping regarding Akihito's stopover in Honolulu, Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-1452)

Caption on front: "Washington officials here to prepare for Akihito's visit: Two officials of the state department arrived here from Washington this morning at 7:45 by Pan American Clipper to assist with protocol, press relations, and security problems in connection with Crown Prince Akihito's 14-hour stopover in Honolulu next Monday. They are, left to right: Joseph …

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Narrator Jane Kurahara

Sansei female. Born February 16, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father worked as an insurance agent and mother was a teacher. Attended Punahou school. After World War II, attended Smith College and Columbia University before marrying and returning to Hawaii. Began career as a teacher and then switched to librarianship. Became involved …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1006/

vh Jane Kurahara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-514)

Sansei female. Born February 16, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father worked as an insurance agent and mother was a teacher. Attended Punahou school. After World War II, attended Smith College and Columbia University before marrying and returning to Hawaii. Began career as a teacher and then switched to librarianship. Became involved …

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Narrator Junji Sarashina

Junji Sarashina was born in 1929 in Lahaina, Hawai'i, the son of a minister of a Buddhist Temple Nishihongan-ji and a teacher of Japanese-style flower arrangement, music, sewing, and cooking. The youngest of five children, Sarashina grew up surrounded by temple members (mostly plantation workers) and their families who enjoyed community picnics and samurai films. When …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/967/

doc Varsity Victory Volunteers certificate (ddr-densho-22-414)

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doc Certificate of Citizenship - Hawaiian Islands (ddr-densho-22-339)

A Certificate of Citizenship for Tokio Takao [Frank Takao?]. Notes that he is a child and resident of Matsumoto Camp on Punchbowl Street.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-22-339/

img Otojiro Okuda wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1850)

Caption on reverse: "NEW VICE-CONSUL: Otojiro Okuda, new Japanese vice-consul for Honolulu, who arrived here Monday afternoon on the Asama Maru, accompanied by Mrs. Okuda and two sons. -- Nippu Jiji photo."

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img Zentaro Kosaka and his wife wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-501)

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doc Photograph and article regarding Utashito Nakashima (ddr-njpa-4-1320)

Article title [translation]: "Introducing Japanese American citizens to Koto skills of headmaster Nakashima. An evening of Japanese music hosted by Consul-General."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1320/

img Hayato Ikeda posing with Chamber of Commerce president, Japanese dignitary, and his secretary (ddr-njpa-4-152)

Caption on reverse: "JAPANESE FINANCE MINISTER HERE: Hayato Ikeda (third from left), head of the finance department of the Japanese government, arrived by Pan American at 7 a.m. today enroute to Washington to study economic conditions. He is on a three-week tour and while in Washington he will mainly meet with Secretary of the Treasury John …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-152/

doc Article regarding Toshitaka Okubo (ddr-njpa-4-1605)

Article title [translation]: "Laborer support from President [?]. Ambassador to Argentina stops at port."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1605/

img Torao Oshio, a Japanese vice consul receiving leis (ddr-njpa-4-1877)

Caption on reverse: "FAREWELL TO VICE CONSUL: Torao Oshio, Japanese vice consul here for the last four years who is returning to Japan late this month, is being presented with a lei by Patricia Awamura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tokuyoshi Awamura, at a dinner at the Wisteria last night. In center, below them, is Mrs. …

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doc Article regarding Masahide Kanayama's arrival in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-4-623)

Article title: "New Japanese Consul-General Here Arrives"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-623/

img Group photograph of wives of Japanese Consulate officials and other women (ddr-njpa-4-489)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-489/

img Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player receiving leis (ddr-njpa-4-1318)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1318/

img Naniwabushi artists and others at a dinner party (ddr-njpa-4-2469)

Caption on reverse: "YONEWAKA GROUP AT KANRAKU PARTY: Yonewaka Susuki, renowned Japanese naniwabushi artist, and his troupe were honored at a dinner at Kanraku tea house Saturday night. Left to right: Masayoshi Toguchi, a personal friend of the naniwabushi artist who invited the group here; Yonewaka Susuki, his wife (professionally Nobuko Fujita), Yoneyakko Susuki, Kikuwaka Susuki, …

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img Nobusuke Kishi's family being welcomed by Japanese Chamber of Commerce members (ddr-njpa-4-424)

Caption on reverse: "MEMBERS OF KISHI FAMILY HONORED: Members of Ex-Premier of Japan Nobusuke Kishi's family were honored last night at a dinner at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce building. Kishi's eldest son, Nobukazu, extreme left, the ex-premier's wife Yoshiko, and the eldest daughter, Mrs. Yoko Abe, are shown chatting with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Honda. …

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doc Article regarding Masahide Kanayama's arrival in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-4-622)

Article title [translation]: "New Japanese Consul-General Arrives"; Photo caption: "The photo is Mr. Kanayama, new Japanese consul-general, in Hawaii."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-622/

img Masahide Kanayama wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-620)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-620/

img Three Japanese actors performing in a show (ddr-njpa-4-6)

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doc Two articles with photos regarding New York Japanese Consulate employee (ddr-njpa-4-786)

1940 article title: "Moriwake Here today Enroute to Orient"; 1941 article title: "E. K. Moriwake Back From Trip to Japan."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-786/

img Kosho Otani, Lady Otani and another priest receiving leis (ddr-njpa-4-1647)

Caption on reverse: "HONGWANJI ABBOT ARRIVES: Three youngsters, students at the Fort Gakuen, greet Abbot Kosho Ohtani (left), his wife, Lady Ohtani, and the Rev. Kiritani on their arrival this morning from Portland. -- (Hawaii Times photo by Don Nagano)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1647/

doc Photographs and article regarding Nobusuke Kishi visiting Honolulu (ddr-njpa-4-428)

Article title [translation]: "Prime Minister Kishi Cheerily Calls at Port He Is Proud of Significant Role of People of Japanese Ancestry He Announces His Message at the Airport."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-428/

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