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Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1318)
img Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1318)
Negative. Koto player is Brian Yamakoshi. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1318/
Closeup shot of koto playing (ddr-densho-1007-1319)
img Closeup shot of koto playing (ddr-densho-1007-1319)
Negative. Koto player is Brian Yamakoshi. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1319/
Closeup shot of koto playing (ddr-densho-1007-1312)
img Closeup shot of koto playing (ddr-densho-1007-1312)
Negative. Koto player is Brian Yamakoshi. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1312/
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/
Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1720)
av Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 4 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1720)
Akiko and Brian Yamakoshi discuss the differences between Japanese Americans and Japanese nationals. Chizuko discusses the unique opportunity afforded to Sansei to pursue Japanese arts and culture. Interview ends around 10:30; rest of tape is reaction shots. Original title: 227, II JA #59, Brian Yamakoshi, Fri. Feb. 7
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1720/
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/
Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1320)
img Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1320)
Negative. Marked with X on contact sheet. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1320/
Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1311)
img Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1311)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1311/
Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1308)
img Portrait of Brian Yamakoshi (ddr-densho-1007-1308)
Negative. Likely taken in Japan.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1308/
Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1310)
img Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1310)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1310/
Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1324)
img Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1324)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1324/
Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1325)
img Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1325)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1325/
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/
Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1316)
img Brian Yamakoshi playing koto (ddr-densho-1007-1316)
Negative. Taken during filming for The Color of Honor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1316/
Crystal City Chatter Issue 45 (ddr-densho-537-54)
doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 45 (ddr-densho-537-54)
Issue 45 includes an article about musician Brian Yamakoshi, letters to the editor, an article about Archbishop Ishida's calligraphy, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-54/
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/
Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1717)
av Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 1 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1717)
In order of left to right: Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny, and Chizuko. Aside from Brian, last names unknown; Kenny and Chizuko are married. This tape focuses mainly on Chizuko, who discusses her relationship with her grandfather, her reasons for coming to Japan, and making Noh masks. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1717/
Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1719)
av Interview with Akiko, Brian Yamakoshi, Kenny and Chizuko, part 3 of 4 (ddr-densho-1007-1719)
Akiko, a Japanese national, discusses her time in the US, meeting a Nisei couple from Watsonville, CA, being a minority in the US, the differences between Japanese Americans and Japanese nationals, and racial discrimination in the US. Original title: 226, II JA #58, Brian Yamakoshi, Fri. Feb. 7. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1720/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1719/
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/
Crystal City Chatter Issue 34 (ddr-densho-537-44)
doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 34 (ddr-densho-537-44)
Issue 34 includes a message from the association president, personal stories from WWII, letters to the editor, and more. Included in the personal stories section is newsletter author, Sumi Utsushigawa-Shimatsu's story.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-44/
Crystal City Chatter Issue 37 (ddr-densho-537-46)
doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 37 (ddr-densho-537-46)
Issue 37 includes a message from the association president, information about an upcoming picnic, letters to the editor, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-46/
Crystal City Chatter Issue 31 (ddr-densho-537-41)
doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 31 (ddr-densho-537-41)
Issue 31 includes a recap of a reunion, a message from the association president, an article about Yukie Okazaki, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-41/
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