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Kabuki performance at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-362)
img Kabuki performance at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-362)
Performance of "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura," or "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees," at Nippon Kan Theatre. Written on back of photograph: "Mid-thirties at Nippon Kan (Hall). A scene from Kabuki - Senbon Zakura (Thousand Sakura). Dancing (Dancer) stems from literature. Mt. Yoshino - site where there are thousands of blossoms? Play-center on Yoshitsune, medieval warrior who …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-362/
Issei dentist's office (ddr-densho-162-23)
img Issei dentist's office (ddr-densho-162-23)
Dental office of Ogden issei pioneer Dr. Munagi Yoshitaka. A graduate of the Nippon Dental College in 1910, his practice extended from 1922 until 1980.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-23/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-133)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-133)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-133/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-98)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-98)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-98/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-132)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-132)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-132/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-99)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-99)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-99/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-137)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-137)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-137/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-95)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-95)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-95/
Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-97)
img Lotus group (ddr-densho-128-97)
The Lotus group was an association of young members of Seattle's Buddhist Church. This photo was taken after a Lotus performance at Nippon Kan Theatre.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-128-97/
Nippon Kan Heritage Association Collection (ddr-densho-353)
Collection Nippon Kan Heritage Association Collection (ddr-densho-353)
The Nippon Kan Heritage Association (NKHA) was a nonprofit organization founded in Seattle, Washington in the 1980s, after the Nippon Kan theater was restored. NKHA was not directly associated with the theater but did produce content that was put on there. This collection documents an exhibit put on by the NKHA: "The Way It Was: Northwest …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353/
Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-26)
img Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-26)
This program took place at the Nippon Kan Theatre in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Lotus group was affiliated with the Seattle Buddhist Church. Lotus was an association for young church members.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-26/
Onlookers stand outside the shell of a burned out building (ddr-densho-381-69)
img Onlookers stand outside the shell of a burned out building (ddr-densho-381-69)
Caption: 14. In the vicinity of Nihonbashi Ward, Muromachi, 3 chome, Nov. 30, 1944 (Nippon bashi ku Muromachi sanchome fukin. Showa juku nen juichi gatsu sanju nichi)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-69/
Kabuki performance at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-365)
img Kabuki performance at Nippon Kan Theatre (ddr-densho-383-365)
Performance of "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura," or "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees," at Nippon Kan Theatre. Written on back of photograph: Mom [Tamako Inouye] - dancer on rt".
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-365/
Group photograph at a funeral (ddr-densho-395-58)
img Group photograph at a funeral (ddr-densho-395-58)
Group photograph at a funeral; accompanying materials indicate the funeral was held at the Nippon Kan Theatre but setting may be a Christian church. Seiso Bitow is on the fourth row, near the center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-58/
Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 23, No. 5, May 1986 (ddr-sjacl-1-353)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 23, No. 5, May 1986 (ddr-sjacl-1-353)
Newsletter covering the following topics: Local LEC fundraising exceeds goal with a total of $10,290; call for volunteers for committee; JAYS plan another dance at Nippon Kan, May 31th.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-353/
Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-84-10)
vh Nobu Suzuki Interview I Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-84-10)
Childhood memories: reading, picnics, and attending programs at the Nippon Kan Theatre

References are made to several of Nobu Suzuki's personal papers, which are currently available for public perusal at the University of Washington's Manuscripts and University Archives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-84-10/
Boy standing in a garden (ddr-densho-12-15)
img Boy standing in a garden (ddr-densho-12-15)
Bill Kunitsugu tends pea vines in his family's garden at 515 Yesler Way in Seattle's Nihonmachi, or Japantown. In the background is the Astor Hotel, which housed the Nippon Kan Theatre, a focal point for the Japanese American community.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-12-15/
Attendees fill a banquet hall (ddr-densho-395-100)
img Attendees fill a banquet hall (ddr-densho-395-100)
Attendees crowd into a large room decorated with American and Japanese flags and lined with banquet tables. Accompanying materials indicate that the venue is "possibly Nippon Kan Theater" but is more likely Washington Hall.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-100/

Narrator Shyoko Hiraga

Nisei female. Born 1927 in Denver, Colorado. Grew up in Denver, where father was a tailor, then established a newspaper, the Rocky Nippon. During World War II, father was removed as editor of the newspaper, arrested by the FBI, and interned in a Department of Justice camp. James Omura took over as head of the newspaper, …
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/668/
Workfloor of a factory showing the following writing on the wall:
img Workfloor of a factory showing the following writing on the wall: "Do Your Best! For the New Nippon Revival" (ddr-densho-299-37)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-47-75959. 17 June 47 / E.S.S. project: / Sign in the Hitachi Seiko Kaish- / a Ltd. machine tool plant, Chiba / Prefecture, Tokyo, Japan. This / factory is not currently slated for / reparations. / Photographer - Kondis / Photograph by U.S. Army Signal Corps."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-37/
Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 27, No. 2, February 1990 (ddr-sjacl-1-383)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. 27, No. 2, February 1990 (ddr-sjacl-1-383)
Newsletter covering the following topics: Bob Bratt, Redress Administrators talks to Seattle Nisei; Minidoka National Historical Site Seattle JACL sponsors DoR at Nippon Kan, Potluck, Mike Lowry Speaker; report on Installation, Co-Chairs Karen Yoshitomi, and Crystal Tanabe.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-383/
Attendees fill a banquet hall (ddr-densho-395-86)
img Attendees fill a banquet hall (ddr-densho-395-86)
Attendees crowd into a large room lined with banquet tables. On a stage, large American and Japanese flags are displayed side by side. Accompanying materials indicate that the venue is "possibly Nippon Kan Theater" but it is more likely Washington Hall.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-86/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 468 (January 1, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-503)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 468 (January 1, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-503)
Selected article titles: "Respect for Ideals Aid Toward Peace" (p. 1), "Japan-America Trade Symbolized Historical Friendship, Interests" (p. 2), "Young Can Learn From Symbolism Used in Nippon" (p. 3), "New Hands Behind the Plow" (p. 4), "Izumo Lad" (p. 5)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-503/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 89, No. 2063 (October 5, 1979) (ddr-pc-51-39)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 89, No. 2063 (October 5, 1979) (ddr-pc-51-39)
Selected article titles: "Over 110 Co-Author House Version of S 1647 Bill" (p. 1), "Nippon Corporate Investment Sought to Rebuild South Bronx" (pp. 1,3), "From the Frying Pan: Scholars from Japan Snap Stereotype" (p. 5), and "From the Midwest: Whither JACL" (p. 6).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-51-39/
Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. VII, No. 10, October 1970 (ddr-sjacl-1-123)
doc Seattle Chapter, JACL Reporter, Vol. VII, No. 10, October 1970 (ddr-sjacl-1-123)
Bulletin covering the following topics: Board approves $1,500 for Asian American Cultural Center, aka, Drop In Center. 16-5; Fred Cordova addresses Board ?Filipino Americans---NOW;? drive to document history of Nippon Kan building; interesting letter b Eira Nagaoka urging fiscal responsibility.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-sjacl-1-123/
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