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Issei woman playing the koto (ddr-densho-102-3)
img Issei woman playing the koto (ddr-densho-102-3)
Kiyoko Amitani.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-102-3/
Women watching a koto player (ddr-njpa-1-985)
img Women watching a koto player (ddr-njpa-1-985)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-985/
Koto performance, part 2 of 2; Noh mask making (ddr-densho-1007-1716)
av Koto performance, part 2 of 2; Noh mask making (ddr-densho-1007-1716)
The koto player is Brian Yamakoshi. The woman making masks is Chizuko, last name unknown. Loni Ding can be heard directing in the background. First portion of koto performance at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1724/. Original title: 223, II JA #55, Brian Yamakoshi, Fri. Feb. 7, Last of Yamakoshi, Endo mask making
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1716/
Taiko performance, part 2 of 2; exterior Tokyo footage; Brian Yamakoshi koto setup and performance, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1724)
av Taiko performance, part 2 of 2; exterior Tokyo footage; Brian Yamakoshi koto setup and performance, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1724)
Kenny and Chizuko (last names unknown) are the taiko performers. Exterior footage filmed from a car at night. Taiko tuning and performance starts at 4:45 and runs through end of tape. Original title: 231, II JA #63, 3D taiko (end only), Koto Performance (Yamakoshi), Feb. 7, 1986. Koto performance continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1716/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1724/
Michio Miyagi playing 80-string koto (ddr-njpa-4-725)
img Michio Miyagi playing 80-string koto (ddr-njpa-4-725)
Caption on front: "Michio Miyagi, who has been working very hard to establish a new style of Japanese music, came up with the idea of the 80-string koto."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-725/
Dr. Koto Matsudaria and Henry Cabot Lodge shaking hands (ddr-njpa-1-825)
img Dr. Koto Matsudaria and Henry Cabot Lodge shaking hands (ddr-njpa-1-825)
Caption on reverse: "NY 2 INP Sountphoto..10/1/57. United Nations, N.Y..Japanese Ambassador Dr. Koto Matsudaira shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge at today's session of the UN Security Council at which Japan was made a member. Photo Sasse."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-825/
Tule Lake orchestra combination with Koto and vocal (ddr-csujad-55-2204)
img Tule Lake orchestra combination with Koto and vocal (ddr-csujad-55-2204)
Black and white photograph of the Tule Lake orchestra combination with Koto and vocal, performing on stage at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Verso reads: The full orchestra containing over 30 pieces can't be seen because their [they are] all in the back. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2307
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2204/
BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1326)
img BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1326)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1326/
BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1317)
img BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1317)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1317/
BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1323)
img BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1323)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1323/
BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1322)
img BTS shot of filming Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1322)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1322/
Brian Yamakoshi (left) and one other with koto (ddr-densho-1007-1321)
img Brian Yamakoshi (left) and one other with koto (ddr-densho-1007-1321)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1321/
Young woman dancing (ddr-njpa-4-528)
img Young woman dancing (ddr-njpa-4-528)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Masuya Komai, 23, who has been practicing dancing since graduating from Meiji University with a law degree, performed at her recital on the 7th. Her sisters supported her by playing koto. The photo is Masuya dancing."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-528/
Portrait of Japanese woman in kimono playing the koto (ddr-densho-259-65)
img Portrait of Japanese woman in kimono playing the koto (ddr-densho-259-65)
Caption by Homer Yasui: "Solo shots of [Shidzuyo Yasui] before she got married. She's dressed in kimono in each of the pictures, but each pose is somewhat different."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-65/
Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player receiving leis (ddr-njpa-4-1318)
img Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player receiving leis (ddr-njpa-4-1318)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1318/
Clipping photograph of Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player (ddr-njpa-4-1322)
doc Clipping photograph of Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player (ddr-njpa-4-1322)
Caption on front: "ENROUTE TO INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL OLYMPICS: Utashito Nakashima (center), president of the Seiha School of Japanese Music Koto of Tokyo, arrived by Pan American Airways this morning enroute to the international musical olympics to be held at Pasadena, Calif., from October 12 to 18. At left is his daughter Yasuko and at right, Sachio …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1322/
Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player posing with leis (ddr-njpa-4-1319)
img Utashito Nakashima, his daughter and a koto player posing with leis (ddr-njpa-4-1319)
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Left to right: Yasuko Nakashima, Utashito Nakashima, Sachio Tanaka."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1319/
Lily Pons playing a koto and Andre Kostelanetz playing a shamisen (ddr-njpa-1-1341)
img Lily Pons playing a koto and Andre Kostelanetz playing a shamisen (ddr-njpa-1-1341)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-1341/
Rohwer Outpost Vol. I No. 10 (November 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-143-11)
doc Rohwer Outpost Vol. I No. 10 (November 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-143-11)
Selected article titles: "To Complete October Payroll on Tuesday" (p. 1), "Moulton Gives Instructions for Obtaining Work Leaves" (p. 1), "Telephones Installed for Emergency Calls" (p. 1), "Eye Clinic Handle Repairs" (p. 3), "Nisei Men Outnumber Nisei Women by 4000, W.C.C.A. Statistics Show" (p. 3), "Driving Tests Monday" (p. 3), "Samisen, Koto Classes Planned" (p. 4), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-143-11/
Buddhist funeral at Heart Mountain for Mrs. Ito Mizuta (ddr-densho-293-9)
img Buddhist funeral at Heart Mountain for Mrs. Ito Mizuta (ddr-densho-293-9)
The funeral for Mrs. Ito Mizuta. Sam Torakichi Migita, Koto Hirahara, Sato Hirahara, and possibly Rev. Tesho Matsumoto present. This photo was taken at Block 30. Rev. R. Mohri is in the photo, and he was at the Los Angeles Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at the outbreak of WWII. The statue of Amida Buddha from the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-293-9/
Helen Keller on state with a man playing a koto and another playing a fue. (ddr-njpa-1-758)
img Helen Keller on state with a man playing a koto and another playing a fue. (ddr-njpa-1-758)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-758/
Yoshi Inose Interview (ddr-densho-400-6)
av Yoshi Inose Interview (ddr-densho-400-6)
Yoshi Inose was born on September 24, 1908, in Los Angeles, California. She was one of three children, and her parents' names were Seijiro and Soko Shibuya. Her father was a lawyer and the first publisher for the Rafu Shimpo and her mother was a koto instructor. After World War II broke out, the family was …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-400-6/
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 …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1718/
Wedding party (ddr-densho-259-511)
img Wedding party (ddr-densho-259-511)
Caption by Homer Yasui: "Wedding party of Jane Kyono and Tokutaro Ted Mori, who was an Issei born in Shiga ken in 1903. This picture was taken in front of the same Buddhist Church where so many other group pictures of Nikkei were taken in Portland."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-511/
Bowling scores from San Francisco Nisei Majors League (ddr-densho-422-470)
doc Bowling scores from San Francisco Nisei Majors League (ddr-densho-422-470)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-470/
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