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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/

img Chizuko performing taiko (ddr-densho-1007-1192)

Negative. Last name unknown.

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img Kenny and Chizuko with drum (ddr-densho-1007-1226)

Negative. Last names unknown.

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av Ueno Park b-roll, part 2 of (ddr-densho-1007-1728)

Footage filmed at Ueno Park in Tokyo. Original title: 235, II JA #67, Ueno Park, Mon. Feb. 3

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av Exterior footage at Tokyo Station, part 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1722)

Footage of Harry Fukuhara walking around and taking a train from Tokyo Station. Also includes b-roll of views from the train and the surrounding area. Loni Ding can be heard directing. Original title: 229, II JA #61, Tokyo Station, Fri. Feb. 7

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1722/

av Exterior footage in Tokyo; taiko performance, part 1 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1723)

Footage of Harry Fukuhara walking around Tokyo. Footage of taiko setup and performance starts at 1:35. Performers are Kenny and Chizuko, married couple, last names unknown - interviewed in objects ddr-densho-1007-1717 to 1720. Original title: 230, II JA #62, Tokyo Station, taiko, Fri. Feb. 7. Taiko performance continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1724/

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1723/

img Kenny and Chizuko performing taiko (ddr-densho-1007-1212)

Negative. Kenny and Chizuko Endo

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doc Letter to Sally Domoto from Mary (ddr-densho-329-499)

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doc Letter to Sally Domoto from Mary (ddr-densho-329-496)

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doc Postcard to Yuri Tsukada from Wak Domoto (ddr-densho-356-597)

Postcard to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Wakako Domoto. Wak writes about her planned trip through Japan with their sister Kayeko Nakashima and the weather they have encountered.

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img Michio, Richard, Yoneo (ddr-densho-356-28)

Photograph of three men posing for camera on the street. Identification from front to back: Michio, Richard Tsukada, and Yoneo. Inscribed on the back is: "House Cleaning at our Tokyo home foreground Michio middle Richard background Yoneo 1939 or 40."

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Wak Domoto (ddr-densho-356-598)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Wakako Domoto. Wak writes about her nearing departure from Japan, ask Yuri to find a couple of her old belongings to send to along, and discusses the death of their sister Tokuko's aunt-in-law.

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doc Letter to C K. Domoto (ddr-densho-356-195)

Envelope to C.K. Domoto postmarked 9.11.18 (could be Showa 9 (1934), Taisho 9 (1920), or even Showa 18 (1943) as the envelope has a censor mark on it). Back of envelope has a censor stamp for censor 2277. Stored inside the envelope was a two page accounting report of sales of carbolic acid c. 10/22/1918 with …

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img Richard and Michio (ddr-densho-356-21)

Photograph of Richard Tsukada (left) and Michio (right) standing together outside the Tsukada family house in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "Along side of our house in Tokyo with Michio 39 or 40."

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doc envelope to Domoto Bros. (ddr-densho-356-190)

Empty envelope addressed to Domoto Bros postmarked 7.11.30 (Taisho 7-1918, November 30, or Showa 7- 1932, November 30) and 2.12.? (Taisho 2-1913 December, or Showa 2-1927 December) Passed by censor 1491.

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img Kaoru Nakashima (ddr-densho-443-32)

Photograph of Kaoru Nakashima sitting in the roof garden at the Marunouchi Building. Written below the image on the album page is "Roof Garden / Marunouchi Bldg., Tokyo / September 6, 1952 / (Courtesy of Dr. Herman Gray)" in white pencil. Written on center of the album page is "August 24, 1947 / Kutsukake / The …

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doc Letter to Sally Domoto from Mary (ddr-densho-329-495)

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Kayeko Nakashima (ddr-densho-356-586)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Kayeko Domoto Nakashima. Kayeko writes about her family in Tokyo, congratulates Yuri on her second son and promises to send photos of her own family soon.

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doc Envelope to K. Domoto (ddr-densho-356-196)

Empty envelope addressed to Mr. K. Domoto (likely Kanetaro Domoto) postmarked 18.10.18 (Showa 18-1943, October 18) and 7.10.18 (Taisho 7-1918, October 18, or Showa 7-1932, October 18). Japanese stamped on the back. Censor sticker on back.

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Kayeko Nakashima (ddr-densho-356-592)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Kayeko Domoto Nakashima. Kayeko writes about her family in Tokyo, encounters with mutual friends, and thanking Yuri for the Christmas present.

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Narrator Ramsay Yosuke Mori

Nisei male. Born February 23, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan. Moved with parents to Hawaii at a young age, and grew up in Honolulu, where family held a prominent position in the community. Just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, parents received a phone call from Japan, which was tapped by the FBI. The U.S. government …

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doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, January 10, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-121)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine in Hawthorne. This letter is written in Japan where Masao is currently stationed as a Nisei soldier and mailed via San Francisco by the U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, Masao describes his work as a US Army solider in Japan: He has …

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img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-270)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house outside of Tokyo with seven individuals standing or seated around dining table. From left: Olinda Saito seated, Olinda’s boyfriend Raymond Funakoshi (standing), unidentified Japanese athlete (seated), unidentified woman, Olinda’s youngest sister Aki Saito (standing), Tami Okamura (seated) and Olinda Saito’s mother (seated). Olinda was a Japanese citizen …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 107 (September 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-194)

Selected article titles: "Camp Folks Ready for Relocation"; "'Tokyo Rose' Taken Into Custody by Yank M. P.S."; "On the Other Hand"; "'Gentlemen, He'll Have to Answer to Me!'"; "Over the Top"; "Heap Praises on Mayor of Bay City"; "Missionaries Prepare to Go Back to Japan"; "Medicaid Care for Veterans"; "These are Some of the Things Soldiers …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 12, No. 126 (October 22, 1945) (ddr-densho-148-212)

Selected article titles: "Inertia Prevents Tule Relocation"; "'He Seems to Have Been Born Brave'"; "Interior Secretary States WRA to Drop Tule Lake Management by February 1"; "Fear Mother Atomic Bomb Victim in Japan"; "Committee Supporting Non-Deportation Plan"; "Tokyo Rose Jailed on Suspicion of Treason"; "'They Speak Only Japanese at Restaurant'"; "Still Remembered"; "Soldier Killed in Plane …

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