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img Joseph Grew receiving the Holland Society's Gold Medal for Distinguised Achievement (ddr-njpa-1-538)

Caption on reverse: "Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan honored in New York. Joseph C. Grew (left), Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, - receives the Holland Society's Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement from Ottomar H. Van Norden, president of the Society, at ceremonies in New York City. The …

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img Passport photo for Spring Kido Kawamura and sons (ddr-ajah-6-13)

Caption below photo: Spring Kido Kawamura's passport photo while in Japan, December 1954. She will use her passport to permanently return to American. She was a Nisei born in Alameda, CA. Her boys, left to right are George, Jiro and Seiji. It may not show on her face, but she was very happy to return to …

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img Nakahara siblings (ddr-densho-477-64)

Portrait of Monzaburo Nakahara (left), Tsuyoshi Nakahara (center), Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima (right). The caption below the photo reads "1926 Monzaburo Tsuyoshi Mitsuko" written in black ink. The additional caption included on the page reads "MITSUKO'S SIBLINGS: Mantaro Ando 1901 Okayama, Japan (step-brother) / Mitsuko 1917 Seattle, Washington / Yoneko 1919 Seattle, Washington / Tsuyoshi 1922 Seattle, …

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vh Zen Shibayama Interview (ddr-densho-1001-15)

Nisei male. Born July 5, 1924, in Seattle, Washington, but raised in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Lived in Japan for several years, returning to the U.S. just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Moved with family to Moses Lake, Washington, as part of "voluntary evacuation." Drafted into the army and served with the Military …

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av Interview with Bill Dizer, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1676)

Dizer, who lives in Japan, discusses how he started to learn Japanese at the University of Michigan, his thoughts on evacuation and his deployment in Japan. Interview starts at 6:15. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 193, II JA #10, Bill Dizer, Fri., Jan. 31. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1677/

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av Interview with Ray Aka, part 5 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1689)

Aka discusses the role of Nisei in the occupation of Japan, his work with natural disaster aid in occupied Japan, and the nuances of translation work after the war. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions in the background. Original title: 200, II JA #23, Ray Aka, Feb. 1, 1986, has some distorted audio. Interview continues …

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av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 5 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1636)

Fukuhara discusses combat operations in Japan, the atomic bombs, his experiences in Hiroshima before and after the bombing, and the role of Nisei in postwar Japan. Video starts at 0:34. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 122, II SJ #28, 8-17-85, Harry's house. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1637/

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vh Mitsuye May Yamada - Joe Yasutake - Tosh Yasutake Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-135-23)

Extended trip to Japan and Korea in the 1930s, Tosh's memories of coming home alone by ship; Joe's childhood tribulations regarding bathing

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vh Tom Akashi Interview Segment 44 (ddr-densho-1000-164-44)

Life in Japan, postwar: working for a land reclamation project, then finding a job with a Japanese construction company as an interpreter

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 4 (January 14, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-3)

"Sees Complications in Return of Nisei Stranded in Japan" (p. 1), "Anti-Bias Group Eyes Removal of Race Restrictions" (p. 1), "Aliens Now May Apply for Business" (p. 1).

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 89 (October 27, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-151)

"Japan Sets Up 5-Year Plan to Accommodate Tourists, Travel Bureau Aide Says" (p. 1), "Area Child Health Unit to Become Full-Fledged Clinic After November 1" (p.1)

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doc Article about Kiyoichi Fujikawa (ddr-njpa-5-1100)

Translation of article: Kiyoichi Fujikawa, president of the International Theatre, went to Japan last week and renewed his contract with the Toei company to bring Japanese movies to Hawai'i.

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img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-282)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of ocean and land in far distance.

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doc The Pacific Citizen, Vol. 37 No. 14 (October 2, 1953) (ddr-pc-25-40)

Selected article titles: "Washington JACL chapter joins in non-discrimination plea" (p. 1), "Bulk of Japan imports to Hawaii in foods -- over $2 1/2 millions worth" (p. 2).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 75, No. 2 (July 14, 1972) (ddr-pc-44-27)

Selected article titles: "Congress Cites Issei Contributions: (p.1-2), "Japan Gov't Recognizes Nisei as Americans" (p.1-2), "Congress Shown Several Options to Hand Evacuees Reparations" (p.3).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 112, No. 5 [February 8, 1991] (ddr-pc-63-5)

Select article titles: "The Gulf War: yeas and nays" (p. 1), "A Watsonville 442nd Veteran Sounds Off! 'A Sacrilegious Comparison'" (p. 5), "Is Japan doing its share?" (p. 7).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 116, No. 10 (March 12, 1993) (ddr-pc-65-10)

Select article titles: "Nikkei officer responds to gays in the military" (p. 1); "Maryland congressman makes racial remarks" (p. 1); "Clinton sees Japan as liability, author says" (p. 1).

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-113-16)

Portrait of the Uyeda family in front of their home in Japan. Front row (L to R): Kimiye, unknown, Tetsu, Masato. Second row (L to R): Tsunematsu, Masajiro, unknown.

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 5 (September 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-147)

Selected article titles: "Co-op: Case Dropped by Commission" (p. 1), "Movement to Tule Lake Advanced to October 1" (p. 1), "Messages May be Sent to Japan" (p. 1).

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img Cherry tree planting ceremony (ddr-densho-140-15)

A delegation from Japan plants cherry trees in Seattle's Seward Park. Front row (L to R): unidentified, unidentified, Genji Mihara, Consul Suemasa Okamoto, Premier R. Wakazuki, Mr. Tokusaburo Sowa.

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doc Topaz Times Special Edition (August 15, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-422)

Selected article titles: "Japan Surrenders. Center Closing Set. Plans of Forced Relocation Told" (p. 1), "World War II Ends" (p. 1), "Potsdam Ultimatum" (p. 1), "Reasons Given" (p. 1).

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 651 (July 6, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-686)

Selected article titles: "Registration Law Hits Many Aliens" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Rainiers League Leader" (p. 3), "Great Japan Day Playland Outing Will Lure Crowd" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 594 (June 3, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-629)

Selected article titles: "Nine High Schools Will Graduate 242" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Local Teachers Will Join Group for Japan Visit" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 549 (July 23, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-584)

Selected article titles: "Citizenship of Japanese" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Young Talent and Treasure Hunt Are on Japan Day Card Tomorrow" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 653 (July 20, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-688)

Selected article titles: "Schools in Japan Praised on Radio" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Ball Sked" (p. 3), "Potlach Offers Week of Revelry to Seattle Folk" (p. 4)

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