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doc Commendation (ddr-csujad-5-227)

A commendation issued by Nishi Honganji, Kyoto, Japan. It praises Seiichi Okine for his devotion to "the development, propagation, and progress of Buddhism in America." It is mailed by Hompa Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_63_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-227/

vh Paul Bannai Interview II Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-150-6)

Visiting postwar Kyoto, Japan, prior to returning to the United States

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-150-6/

img Suminobo Temple (ddr-densho-357-584)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Suminobo Temple, Yamanouchi, Kyoto, Japan."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-584/

img Mr. Smith and Terakawa (ddr-densho-357-614)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Mr. Smith and Terakawa, Kyoto, Japan."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-614/

doc Note from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-424-437)

Written from Kyoto, Japan about products he is finding

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-437/

img Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin (ddr-densho-357-576)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "First half-year class at Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin, Kyoto, Japan."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-576/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-434)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Shiuko Sakai standing next to a statue in Kyoto. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/S. SAKAI/&/Yo TAJIRI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-434/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-436)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of Yamanaka Art Studio in Kyoto, with three unidentified individuals in the background. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/Shiuko Sakai/Yamanaka Art."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-436/

img Photo album (ddr-densho-357-565)

This photo album with a black cover is tied with green string and contains 50 pages with 73 photographs. The bulk dates of the photographs are circa 1933-1934. The label taped to the front reads: "Hanako Terakawa, Kyoto Japan, April 10, 1934."\n\nThe album contains photographs from the Terakawa family's extended two-year stay in Kyoto, Japan, including …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-565/

doc Passenger's check no. 130998 (ddr-csujad-55-2237)

Passenger's check including reservation and meal ticket for train travel from Kyoto, Japan to Kokura, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2340

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2237/

img Trip to Japan (ddr-csujad-42-244)

A photograph of a tour group to Japan. It was taken during the visit at Chion'in, Kyoto Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-244/

img Florence Denton (ddr-njpa-1-167)

Caption on reverse: "Meet the American 'Mayor' of Kyoto. Tokyo - Often dubbed the Mayor of Kyoto, Miss Florence Denton, American missionary-school marm, has Japan's ancient capital at her command. Half a century of servicce to Doshisha University of that city has brought her this unique recognition. Miss Denton who came to Japan from Pasadena, California, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-1-167/

img Geishas of Kyoto (ddr-csujad-11-166)

Photographed are two Japanese geishas in Kyoto, Japan. From page 59 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_59_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-166/

img Geisha girl (ddr-csujad-11-165)

A photograph of a Japanese geisha in Kyoto, Japan. From page 59 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_59_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-165/

doc Orders from Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, Office of Commanding General to Masako Adachi, August 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2235)

Orders for Masako Adachi to report to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. Includes departure and arrival stamp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2338

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2235/

doc Orders from Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, Office of Commanding General, to Masako Adachi, August 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2236)

Orders for Masako Adachi to report to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. Includes travel approved stamp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2339

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2236/

doc Orders from the Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, to Masako Adachi, September 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2199)

Orders from the Headquarters of the 24th Infantry Division to Masako Adachi regarding her visit to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2301

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2199/

img Higashi Hongwanji [Honganji] (ddr-csujad-5-233)

A sheet including the illustration of Higashi Honganji [in Kyoto, Japan?]. This item is enclosed in an envelope, which is found in item: csudh_oki_0223. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_64_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-233/

vh Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-12)

Nisei male. Born January 3, 1929, in Kyoto, Japan. Came to United States as a young child with parents. Moved frequently as a child due to father's role as a Buddhist minister, living in places like Walnut Grove and Marysville, California. During World War II, was living in Salt Lake City. Drafted into the army and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-2-12/

vh Susumu Nakanishi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-496)

Shin-Issei male. Born September 10, 1926, in Hyogo, Japan. Grew up in Japan, where parents farmed. During World War II, exempted from the draft due to higher education status. Attended Doshisha University in Kyoto, learning English from an influential missionary. Moved to the United States and attended Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, then studied at the University …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-496/

Narrator Hiroshi Terry Terakawa

Nisei male. Born January 3, 1929, in Kyoto, Japan. Came to United States as a young child with parents. Moved frequently as a child due to father's role as a Buddhist minister, living in places like Walnut Grove and Marysville, California. During World War II, was living in Salt Lake City. Drafted into the army and …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/526/

Narrator Susumu Nakanishi

Shin-Issei male. Born September 10, 1926, in Hyogo, Japan. Grew up in Japan, where parents farmed. During World War II, exempted from the draft due to higher education status. Attended Doshisha University in Kyoto, learning English from an influential missionary. Moved to the United States and attended Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, then studied at the University …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/986/

doc Brief Account of the Life of Iwahiko Tsumanuma (ddr-densho-335-16)

A brief account of life of Thomas Rockrise (Iwahiko Tsumanuma) including his architectual work finished in Japan during his two trips there in 1920 and 1921. These projects include Kawasaki Hospital in Kobe; Colonial home for a business man, Mr. Uenaka, in Tokyo; Private Museum for Tokushichi Nomura, Esq., in Kyoto; Nanying office building, Nanking Road, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-16/

img Rosanzerusu Betsuin Kankodan [Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, Byodoin] (ddr-csujad-25-142)

A group photograph of Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, including Kamie Taenaka, taken at Byodoin, a temple in Kyoto, Japan. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-142/

img Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, Kaneiwaro] (ddr-csujad-25-134)

A group photograph of the tourists of Koyasan Los Angeles Branch Tourist Party, including Kamie Taenaka, taken in Kaneiwaro, a hotel in Kyoto, Japan. The same image is found in item: ucsb_jia_0128. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: jia_08_03_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-25-134/

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