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doc Reclassification assignment (ddr-densho-469-4)

A reclassification assignment for Kazuo Otani to a new section.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-4/

img Kocho Otani and his wife wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1895)

Caption on reverse: "ARCHBISHOP OTANI HERE: Archbishop Kocho Otani of the Otani-ha Higashi Hongwanji and Lady Otani arrived in Honolulu this morning at 9 aboard the Matson liner Lurline from Los Angeles for a 10-day stay in the islands before resuming their trip back to Japan on the APL liner President Wilson on Mar. 7. They …

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doc Reassignment slip (ddr-densho-469-3)

A reassignment slip reassigning Kazuo Otani to work as a barber.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-3/

img Mitsuko (Murakami) and Seigo Otani with daughter Pauline Otani sitting on couch (ddr-densho-467-1)

Modern note on back: Mitsuko (Murakami) and Seigo Otani with daughter Pauline. Born in Cleveland, OH after relocation

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-467-1/

img Kocho Otani, his wife, and Higashi Honganji members (ddr-njpa-4-1898)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Tokyo, December 1, 1936. Last year Kocho Otani decided to plan a radical reformation of education and learning in the religious sect. He is the head of Higashi Honganji. He is going to [?] throughout Japan. At first, Otani, his wife Tomoko, President Sekiene, and Koga, who is [?], got to Tokyo …

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img Kocho Otani reading a speech at a party (ddr-njpa-4-1897)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Buddha's [?] in the Imperial capital. An invitation party for Higashi Honganji. (Tokyo) On the night of December 4th, Abbot Kocho Otani and his wife Tomoko advocated a radical reformation of teaching and learning. They held a tea party at the Imperial Hotel on the afternoon of the 4th. Kocho Otani is …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1897/

img Kocho Otani with his wife (ddr-njpa-4-1890)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Otani, head of Higashi Honganji. Otani, who is the head of Higashi Honganji, left Yokohama to console and encourage Japanese who live in the southern region of Japan called Nanpo Kyoei prefecture. He used the Yamashiro Maru to get to the region and is accompanied by Tomoko, Otani's wife. Mr. and Mrs. …

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img Kosho Otani and his wife seated wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1646)

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vh Kunio Otani Interview (ddr-densho-1000-75)

Nisei male. Born July 31, 1921, in Seattle, Washington. Raised in Raymond, Washington. Incarcerated at Tule Lake concentration camp, California, and Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming; he worked on the staff of both camp newspapers, the Tulean Dispatch and the Heart Mountain Sentinel, respectively. Resettled in Seattle after the war and entered the greenhouse business. He …

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vh Akira Otani Interview (ddr-densho-1000-321)

Nisei male. Born January 26, 1921, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father owned a successful fish auction business. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, volunteered for the Hawaiian Territorial Guard. Eventually was able to join the U.S. Army, and served in Japan during the U.S. occupation. Returned to Honolulu …

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doc Resettlement Assistance forms (ddr-densho-469-6)

A letter addressed to Hamako Otani for the Otani family that includes economic assistance forms. The forms include a justification of economic resources, a statement of economic resources, and the amount for the approved grant.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-6/

img Tomio Otani outside a barrack (ddr-densho-471-73)

Caption on the picture reads: "Tomio Otani". Duplicate of ddr-densho-471-5.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-471-73/

img Mitsuko (Murakami) and Seigo Otani leaning against a stone wall (ddr-densho-467-4)

Modern note on back: Mitsuko (Murakami) and Seigo Otani, matched at Minidoka pictured there

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-467-4/

doc Check transmittal (ddr-densho-469-7)

A receipt and check to cover services for October 1942, addressed to Kazuo Otani.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-7/

img Tomio Otani outside a barrack (ddr-densho-471-5)

Reproduction. Caption on the picture reads: "Tomio Otani". Duplicate of ddr-densho-471-73.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-471-5/

img Mitsuko (Murakami) and Seigo Otani sitting on steps outside house (ddr-densho-467-2)

Modern note on back: Mitsuko (Murakami) and Seigo Otani. Cleveland, OH after relocation from Minidoka

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-467-2/

img Seigo Otani holding baby Pauline (ddr-densho-467-10)

Modern note on back: Seigo Otani and newborn Pauline. Born in Cleveland, OH after relocation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-467-10/

doc Photograph and article regarding Kocho Otani and others (ddr-njpa-4-1900)

Article [translation]: "Anxious about ship employees on strike. 300 Japanese Americans come back to Hawaii. Head of Higashi Honganji and his wife call at port. Arrival of the ship Wilson in port. The Wilson, which carries 781 passengers, entered pier 8 at 10 a.m. this morning. The vessel arrived at the pier two hours behind schedule. …

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img Kocho Otani, his wife, and another Buddhist leader wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1901)

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img The wives of Kocho Otani and Hideki Tojo with other women (ddr-njpa-4-1893)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "A party to send off Tomoko Otani. The wife of the Army Minister had a party to see off Tomoko Otani at the official residence at noon on the 3rd. Tomoko Otani, the wife of the Abbot of Honganji Temple, is going to visit the South Sea with Kocho. Tomoko, center, sits …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1893/

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/

img A runner posing after a race (ddr-njpa-4-1889)

Caption [translation]: "1. The start of the 10,000-meter. 1. First prize, Iwamatsu Otani (Kanagawa)."

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img Kocho Otani's wife (ddr-njpa-4-1891)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "9,091 Tomoko Otani. President of the women's league of Higashi Honganji."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1891/

img Kocho Otani, his wife, and others wearing leis (ddr-njpa-4-1896)

Caption on reverse: "CHIEF ABBOT AND PARTY ARRIVE: Chief Abbot Kocho Otani of the Higashi Hongwanji sect, Mrs. Otani and three members of their party arrived here yesterday afternoon aboard the President Cleveland for a two-week stay before resuming their trip to the mainland. Seated are Chief Abbot and Mrs. Otani, and standing, left to right, …

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img Kosho Otani in military uniform, saluting another officer (ddr-njpa-4-1640)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Lieutenant Otani welcomed by [?]. Kasho Otani, who belongs to the Nishi Honganji sect, received an honorable call. He arrived in Kyoto with his wife and daughter at 8 a.m. on the 4th. The photo was taken at Tokyo Station."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1640/

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