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img Parade float (ddr-densho-35-230)

Japanese American children aboard a replica of the Miike Maru steamship during Seattle's Golden Potlatch parade of 1911. The Miike Maru was the first ship to begin regular commercial service between Japan and North America.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-230/

img Parade float (ddr-densho-35-183)

Japanese American children aboard a replica of the Miike Maru steamship during Seattle's Golden Potlatch festival of 1911. The Miike Maru was the first ship to begin regular commercial service between Japan and North America.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-35-183/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi to Tomoye Nozawa (ddr-densho-410-226)

Talks about the money that he can make bringing in typewriters to Japan where they are scarce, is visiting friends and relatives, is hoping they can get married soon if he can make enough money.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-226/

doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-130)

Details of her itinerary and plans for the last week of her trip in Japan, is staying with friends who run a cooking school, they should expect to reciprocate hosting if people travel to SF.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-130/

img Muraki Family in front of their house (ddr-densho-494-43)

Caption on website: "Saying goodbye to Japan / After accepting the offer of marriage from the Maida family, Torayoshi spent some time at his family home in Kebara." and "The family home in Kebara, in 1919"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-43/

doc Letter from Mike Masaoka to Shunichi Murata (ddr-densho-379-225)

On behalf of Alice Yuriko Endo and Frank Aiji Endo, Mike Masaoka explored Shunichi Murata's, (now living in Japan) request for return of his vested property from the Office of Alien Property, Department of Justice.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-225/

doc Letter from Jokichi [Yamanaka] to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, June 16, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-149)

A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. This letter is mailed by Masao Okine, who is stationed as a Nisei soldier in Japan, via the U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, Jokichi informs Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine that Masao Okine brought their letters and gifts …

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Collection Matsui Family Collection (ddr-densho-397)

Three photograph albums covering from 1943-1948. Two albums cover the the service that Takashi Matsui and Mitsue Matsui gave to Military Intelligence Service during World War II. The third album covers Takashi Matsui's military service during the United States's occupation of Japan after World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397/

vh Tsuchino Forrester Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-439-17)

Thoughts on the difference between prewar and postwar immigrants from Japan (Japanese language)

This interview was conducted in Japanese. The transcript provided is an English translation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-439-17/

vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview II Segment 24 (ddr-densho-1000-112-24)

Planning to return to Japan, then deciding against it (Japanese language)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-112-24/

vh Rudy Tokiwa Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-92-6)

Life in Japan, hierarchy within the grade schools

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-92-6/

vh Yasashi Ichikawa Interview I Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-111-5)

Women's roles in Japan: sons valued higher than daughters (Japanese language)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-111-5/

vh George Koshi Segment 27 (ddr-densho-1008-1-27)

Description of judicial reform work in Japan

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-1008-1-27/

img Fred Wataru Taniguchi with cousins (ddr-densho-252-85)

(Clockwise, from top left) Fred Wataru Taniguchi, Shozo Taniguchi, Michie Taniguchi, Chioko Taniguchi, Toshiyuki Taniguchi, and Fumio Taniguchi. Caption on Post-it: "Fred w/cousins raised together in Japan: Fred (Wataru), Shozo, Michie, Fumio, Toshiyuki, Chioko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-252-85/

doc Testimony of Theresa Hotoru Matsudaira (ddr-densho-67-195)

Written testimony of Theresa Hotoru Matsudaira, born in Japan. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, September 10, 1981, in the section titled "Japanese Speakers." Personal information excised by Densho.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-195/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 68 (September 19, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-55)

"Asks for Unity on Bainbridge in Hall Issue" (p. 1), "Canada Ends Voluntary "Repatriation' of Japanese at Government Expense" (p. 1), "Backs Americanism Body's Action" (p. 1), "LARA Reports Relief Aid to Needy Japan" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-55/

doc Testimony of Kikuno Kimura (ddr-densho-67-301)

Written testimony of Kikuno Kimura, born in Japan. Incarcerated in the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-301/

img Asuka-en Nara (ddr-one-2-276)

Large black and white photographic print of a statue in repose with a sunburst behind its head. On obverse is stamped: "Photo. Asuka-en/Nara Japan" Photograph is in a folder in back of photo album.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-276/

img Bridge at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-71)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) an unidentified man, Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura, and an unidentified man seated and squatting on a bridge with water and trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

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img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-679)

Black and white photographic print of Bessie Matsuoka seated on deck lounge chair and writing aboard “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July 49/USAT SULTAN BESSIE."

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 8 (August 21, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-34)

Selected article titles: "Sgt. Miyamura awarded Medal of Honor. Korean war PW told news on release from Reds" (p. 1), "Anti-Nisei fever rising in Japan. Reaction of Occupation-borne jealousy demands CL attention" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-25-34/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 62, No. 17 (April 29, 1966) (ddr-pc-38-17)

Select article titles: "PSWDC to cite 16 Nikkei: Role for Nisei in human rights to be detailed" (p. 1); "History Project: An 1870 item on Schnell Colony" (p.1); "U.S.-Japan Relations and Nisei" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-38-17/

doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 40 No. 20 (May 20, 1955) (ddr-pc-27-20)

Selected article titles: "Constitutional Rights Committee organized in Senate; invites JACL to present Anti-Nisei instances" (p. 1), "Successful implementation of Refugee Relief program in Japan assured in State Dep't letter received by JACL" (p. 1), "

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-27-20/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 106, No. 2 (January 15, 1988) (ddr-pc-60-2)

Selected article titles: "PSWDC Holds First Recognitions Luncheon Dec. 6" (p. 1), "Marutani Responds: Letter Dismisses Need for Redress" (p. 1), "Breaking Up Japan, Inc." (pp. 2-3, 8), and "Thoughts of a Nisei" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-60-2/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 102, No. 9 (March 7, 1986) (ddr-pc-58-9)

Selected article titles: "Solidarity Stressed at L.A. DOR" (pp. 1, 12), "H.R. 442 Hearings to Be Rescheduled" (p. 1), "East Wind: U.S.-Japan Relations (Part 2)" (p. 4), and "DOR Rekindles Interest in Redress" (p. 12).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-58-9/

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