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Japanese Flag

kjohn48848 — 2013-05-13 21:57:29Z

During the war, my father-in-law acquired a Japanese Flag that he would like to return to the soldier's family. He acquired it in 1944 on Leyte in the Phillipines. The soldier's name is, "Masayuki Sano." Other names include:
Eiji Sano
Matsuemon Saito, Kichigorou Saito
Kobei Morishita, Kosuke Morishita, Eiji Morishita
Jitatou Tanaka, Zenjirou Tanaka, Miho Tanaka
Shoichi Nakado, Shokichi Nakado
Pliho Tanaka
Takeshi Takeda
Tokutaro Yamaguchi
Yojirou Sakai
Yasutaron Takahashi

Any information would be appreciated. I am trying to find a geographical location for Masayuki Sano so that I can search for his family.
Thanks

searching for my exchange sisters

jennifer_kuwasaki_ouchi80877 — 2013-05-09 05:16:29Z

Aloha many years ago, my family and I, welcomed into our family, two young girls as exchange students.
I am trying to search for these girls who would now be women around my age 35..

I am searching for the women who went by Shiho Osawa at the time and Satoko Kanai..

The exchange program took place with my school called Academy Of The Pacific in the early to late 90's.

I hope should one of you read this message.. please find me on facebook..

P.S. since then I have gotten married and am now
Mrs. Jennifer Ouchi

looking for Maesaka

xpman — 2013-05-07 20:00:16Z

I've traced my mother's side back to Japan. My great grandfather's name was Kiyoji Maesaka b.11/13/1883 in Yamaguchi, Ken, Japan. His wife was Saki Nakagawa b.5/5/1895 in Uma-machi, Japan I believe. I think Kiyoji's parents were Yasutaro Maesaka & Kina ? Does anyone have any further information for this line? Kiyoji and his wife migrated to Hawaii around 1900. I'd love to find some earlier Japanese records but the distance is proving to be somewhat of a barrier. I'd also like to find some pictures of my early Maesaka relatives. Thanks to all who can help!

Locate ex wife

freerhyme812001 — 2013-05-07 19:36:23Z

Looking for ex wife
Name: Eri Asayama (Drake)
Place of birth: Imabari-shi, ehime-ken, shukoku, japan
Date of birth: September 30, 1960
Last place of residence: Imabari-shi, ehime-ken, shukoku
married at the minato ward office in 1983, lived in toranomon, sagamihara, and tachikawa city. Last seen in 1984

Searching for family

jimmy_jones21 — 2013-05-02 23:00:48Z

My mother recently passed away from a lengthy illness. She was from Kumamoto, but we're not sure from where. Her name was Kiyoko Yoshimatsu, she was an only child brought up by her mother and maternal grandparents. She was born in Aug of 1937. She married a U.S.Marine in the late 1950s and moved to California. She has 3 sons that would like to find their relatives if any that are still in Japan or abroad.

looking for a girl named theresa cassidy

davidbonsall1 — 2013-05-01 20:37:04Z

this girl lived in levittown pa. in the usa. said her family was moving back to japan. would like to know if anyone knows here.

Re: Sakuragi

shawniman — 2013-04-25 01:59:05Z

Hi Tamie,

I am relatives with Diane Sakuragi and James Sakuragi. I'm looking for them and their mother Amy Sakuragi.

Would you have their contact info?

Thanks,
Shawn

Looking for family members of Soke TERUO HAYASHI

Bobbulina — 2013-04-09 14:12:57Z

My grandfather is a grandmaster of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai. His name is Teruo HAYAHSHI. Born in 1924 in Nara. Resided in Osaka and died in 2004. Would like to know if there are any other surviving family members and where I find his burial.

Japanese history

siren06 — 2013-04-01 20:10:59Z

I'm am trying to locate ancestry records BMD or immigration from Japan. I realize that these will be in Japanese but that would not be a problem. Can anyone suggest where to start or any sites that may be helpful?

TKK passenger records

MichelNYC — 2013-03-21 06:56:21Z

I'm searching for a way to verify a passenger who left from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Yokohama, Japan, in 1920. His name was Hikotaro Sakamoto and he was a Japanese citizen. He was on the SS Persia Maru, a ship on the Toyo Kisen Kabushiki Kaisha line. That company was bought by Nippon Yusen Kaisha in 1926, so I assume that is where the passenger records would be. The ship was bound for Yokohama, but I believe they made a stop in Nagasaki, which is where I think Hirotaro would have disembarked. Unfortunately, I do not read or speak Japanese, so I have no idea how to access those records, assuming they still exist. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.

Henry S. Kuniyuki Born Japan; Died March 31, 1966 Seattle, Washington

oastwd — 2013-03-19 03:52:00Z

Seattle Daily Times Sunday, April 3, 1966
Henry S. Kuniyuki
Funeral services for Henry S. Kuniyuki, 80, a retired electrician, will be at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening in Butterworth’s Chapel. Cremation will follow.

Mr. Kuniyuki died Thursday at his home, 1520 ½ East Spruce Street. He had owned the Kuny Electric Service 20 years.

Born in Japan, Mr. Kuniyuki first came to the United States in 1904. He returned to Japan in 1909, where he lived a few years. He and his wife, Haruye, were married here in 1918.

Mr. Kuniyuki was a member of the Konko-Kyo Kai, the Bocho Club and the Japanese-American Citizens League.

Survivors besides his wife are a daughter, Sachiye Kuniyuki and a son, Yoshinobu R. Kuniyuki, both of Seattle.

Woman named Michiko from early 1950`s

nelda3168 — 2013-03-12 02:33:48Z

I know this is a long stretch but I am going to put this out there in hopes that there is a reply to it. My father has since passed on but when he was serving in the Army in the Korean War in the early 1950`s he met a woman named Michiko and they had a relationship together. I know the odds of me finding this woman are a long stretch but if she sees this or her family does it would be worth it. My fathers last name was Eads. Thanks in advance!

Etsuko Zushii

BonnieVHMonroe — 2013-03-11 10:44:32Z

Looking for info about female Etsuko Zushii born 5 Feb 1925 in Japan. She married Joseph John Devenny, an American GI. Don't know if they met in Japan or in Korea where he was stationed. Looking for marriage date & place too. Etsuko moved to Barstow California in 1951 & lived there until she died on 11 Oct 2007. Husband died in Korea in 1960. His remains were returned to USA & he is buried at Fort Rosecrans Nat'l Cemetery in San Diego, CA. She was to be laid to rest next to him according to cemetery document.

Re: granfather Tsyoshi Matsuo still looking

hunniebadger — 2013-02-25 14:23:09Z

My father's family is from Ashiya. His father's name was Kanji and his mother was Kimie. (my father was born in 1936)

Re: I am looking for history and my famliy Kumon or Mon for my fathers Name HANAMURE and My Mothers OBA!

sickospankinit — 2013-02-07 02:29:09Z

I just found this thread and am inquiring as to any results. I too have ancestors from Japn with the surname Oba. My maternal grandmother is Kiyoko Oba. I believe i found pictures of her from the 1920's to 1930's. She may actually be about 7 years older than what we were always told.She had a marriage (possibly) in Japan before marrying my grandfather in the 1950's in America. She may have a daughter in Japan, Masako.
I have been searching for my kumon as well.

Looking for relatives of MINAKO OBATA.

chinga64 — 2013-01-30 16:53:40Z

Looking for any OBATA relatives from KUMAMOTO. My mother came to Australia in 1953 and has lost contact with any family long ago.
Minako Obata.
Mother was TAMAE OBATA (TANAKA)
Father was SUKEO OBATA
2 sisters and a brother. AKIKO? RYNASUKO?

Yamagata and Nakamura families

tracyhorowitz — 2013-01-15 02:59:58Z

I am helping a friend research his maternal ancestry. They are all from Japan.
Since I have not had any experience with Japanese records I need some advise on how to start searching.
Hisae Yamagata married John Sramek at the US Embassy in Tokyo, Japan on 7 April 1966. Soon after they came to the US and settled in Cook county Ill....where Hisae became a naturalized citizen. However, I don't find the citizenship records listed anywhere.
Hisae had five siblings ....her parents were Akio Yamagata and Yayo Nakamura (maiden name)....
How do I start research in Japan?

Re: Japanese heritage question

Paul_and_Janet — 2013-01-07 13:52:48Z

Do you know Chieko's surname and where she was from?

My Japanese mother is from the same era as your daughter-in-law's maternal grandmother. I did actually find some good information via Ancestry.com when I found the ship manifest from her journey here in 1952. I would start by searching for Chieko Weir and see what turns up on Ancestry.

If you know her surname and where she was from, it might be a little easier to find information about Chieko. Is your daughter-in-law's half-Japanese parent still living? They might be a good source of information.

Japanese heritage question

aggiereb — 2013-01-06 21:52:56Z

I am trying to get information for my daughter in law concerning her maternal grandmother. The only information I have is - Her name was Chieko, She was born 9/5/1932 in Japan, Married a G I Named Robert Leroy Weir, was on Pan Am flight 864/15 from Tokyo to San Francisco 15 Aug 1957 and died in California on 2/5/2004. She was divorced from Robert Weir at sometime before her death ans was never remarried as far as I know.

I have never tried getting any immigration info before and am lost with Japanese heritage. Any suggestions on how to get more information about her life pre 1957?

Thanks
John P Pate
Boyce, La.

Akiko TAKINASHI

cedeez69 — 2012-12-26 16:13:18Z

I am looking for Akiko Takinashi, the only information that I have is that she married Randall Boyd Moss. I am looking for her ancestors, if anyone happens to have any information on Akiko, I would really like to exchange information with you??

Thanks In Advance,
K. Chris Vickery

John Kernan . Japan

Valeriedecastro1 — 2012-11-29 09:09:54Z

John was my great-grandfather. Richard was my grandfather. What specific information are you looking for.

Mita Family

hec2die4 — 2012-11-17 13:54:26Z

My wife's mother was born in Ibaragi-ken, Japan. Her maiden name was Seki Mita, married a military man Mar 1956. I'm trying to find any information about her (Mita's) ancestry. Any help or direction will be greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

Re: Osawa Family

jeffclawson_1 — 2012-10-28 04:19:50Z

Thanks for your reply. I missed the e-mail and found it while I was trying to clean out some old ones. I was looking for my girlfriends mother's family, I think they lived close to Kanagawa. Her name was Shizue, and married a man in the US navy. My girlfriend doesn't know any other names since her mother passed away when she was a teen. She thinks Shizue had a sister but doesn't know her name or her grandparents names.

Nakazawa

damnfob — 2012-10-08 05:11:13Z

Hello,

My name is James, and I'm just looking for any information related to family on my father's side.

My father, Michael Eiichi Nakazawa, was the only child born to Ichikai and Yoshiko Nakazawa in Japan. I know that my grandfather was born in Los Angeles, Ca, traveled to Japan to marry, and left Japan after my father was born in 1954. Unfortunately, that's about all I know.

I'd love to hear from any potential family members, or read up on any information you have have as to the origin of my surname....should we share one (mon perhaps?). I know that "Nakazawa," like "Nagasawa," is more than likely of Minamoto origin, but that's the extent of my knowledge.

Re: KAMEI

shellykamei — 2012-09-18 15:09:38Z

Kamei is southern Japanese. Usually Tsuwano (google Kamei Tsuwano) or Wakayama. Many Kameis fled Japan for the US and England during the Meiji resotration.

If you want general info on the family history, post an email.

Re: Any information

LeslyS769 — 2012-09-13 19:08:57Z

Hello,
My mother is Kiku Tamashiro (Tamaki) born in the same year and she tells me that she is from an area around Naha.

Heiji YOKOYAMA marries H MAWAE

bjquisquirin — 2012-07-14 02:36:13Z

Aloha Nahoapili1,

My nephews are R Alejado QUISQUIRIN and M Alejado QUISQUIRIN. Their great great grandfather was Heiji YOKOYAMA. If you would like to meet or "talk story," then feel free to email me at bjquisquirin@yahoo.com.

BTW2, I'm researching their ALESNA family line, also.

Bryan

Re: Hosaka or Yazaki Family

brett_Hosaka — 2012-06-18 23:10:40Z

Hi,
I have been trying to find information on my family as well. My dad's name is Duane and has a brother, Milton. Their parents are Marjorie and Stanley. I have just asked what my great grandparents' names were but haven't received an answer yet. Let me know if you are still interested in finding out your family's history and maybe we can combine what we know

Re: Tracing Family Lineage From Guam to Japan

tammyquichocho — 2012-05-27 07:14:23Z

Hello,
My name is Tammy, I too would like to research my family history. I just found out my great grandmothers name is also "Marcelina Pinaula Isezaki" my father could not remember his grandfathers name. If possible are you willing to share any information you have obtained regarding the family. My fathers name is Antonio Isezaki San Nicolas his mothers name is Concepcion Isezaki San Nicolas and her mothers name is Marcelina Pinaula Isezaki. My father has 11 siblings 12 including him. We did not grow up with my fathers side of the family so unfortunately I have no other information. I will be so ever great full if you are willing to share the information with me. Si Yu'us Ma'ase Yan Arigato

Re: Ancestor's Surname Kanemoto

curtkanemoto — 2012-05-10 06:09:05Z

I'm a 4th generation Kanemoto born and raised in the Bay Area/California. Just like you, I can't speak or read any Japanese, but I do have the Kanemoto clan mon. My grand parents had this made out of thousands of gold origami cranes for their 50th anniversary which hung in their living room so I know its definitely the correct mon. Please see the attached. If you have any more information on the mon, please let me know.

Thanks and best,
Curt

Looking for Ikeda Family Cemetery(s)

htrump6704 — 2012-05-05 12:13:41Z

Howdy,
I'm seeking information on the Ikeda Family in Japan. My mother know little and let all that type of info to her brother. He's old and incoherent now and inquired whether his son know anything. awaiting reply.

Meanwhile, I'm seeking an Ikeda family line in/near Okayama

goto:

http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.asia.japan.okayama/23/...

Thanks,

H Trump

USHIO Mitsuko widow of 寡婦の Bernard W. FORNARA of Warwick, Rhode Island USA

mindfoggs2 — 2012-04-13 18:38:58Z

Japanese follows - With the help of the translation site Babblefish so I hope it can be understood.

日本語は続く-- 翻訳場所の助けによって Babblefish そう私はそれが理解することができることを望む。

I know next to nothing about this lady.

I have her name from the obituary of her husband Bernard who was the son of my father's cousin Anthony. Information on Bernard follows this on Mitsuko:

All I can find about Mitsuko:

There is a note dated 28 Jun 1984 in the cemetery books of plot owners for the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island that says USHIO Mitsuko was going back to Japan but wanted to be buried with husband Bernardo. There is no entry in the book for a burial for her but what follows below indicates that at least as of 15 Mar 2011 she was still alive.

Googling I found this: "3/15/2011 6:30:19 PM ... I am also commenting to let you understand what a exceptional encounter my cousin's child encountered going through yuor web blog. She figured out several details, which included what it's like to possess an amazing teaching spirit to get certain people easily completely grasp selected grueling things. You truly exceeded our own desires. Many thanks for showing these great, healthy, explanatory and unique thoughts on the topic to Gloria.
Mitsuko Fornaro"

A US Flag follows her name indicating a possible location in the USA. The post is just a little over 1yr old but frustratingly the link on Mitsuko's name is dead.

http://www.zeffdev.com/blogengine/post/2010/03/20/Arrived-in...
3/15/2011 6:30:19 PM #

Bernard W. Fornara aka Fornaro
b. 10 Aug 1926 Providence, Providence County, RI d. 26 Mar 1974 Warwick, Kent County, RI Buried St. Anns RC Cemetery, Cranston, RI Parents: Antonio / Anthony Angelo Fornaro/Fornara & Catherine E. McKenna

He served in the US Navy WW II & possibly how he met Mitsuko. He worked at the Quonset Point Naval Air Rework Station, North Kingstown, RI until the base closed in the years 1973-1974.

Does anyone recognize this lady?

私はこの女性についての何もの隣で知っている。

私は私の父の息子だった彼女の夫Bernardの死亡記事からの彼女の名前を有する; sのいとこアンソニー。 Bernardの情報はMitsukoのこれに続く:

私がMitsukoについて見つけてもいいすべて:

プロヴィデンス、USHIO Mitsukoは日本に戻っていたが、あったり夫バーナードと埋められたいと思ったことを言うロードアイランドのカトリック教の主教管区のためのプロットの所有者の墓地の本の1984年6月28日日付を記入されるノートが。彼女の埋葬のための本に記入項目がないが、少なくとも2011年3月15日現在に彼女がまだ生きていたことを次続く何が示す。

Googling 私はこれを見つけた: " 3/15/2011 6:30: 19 PM…私はまた例外的な遭遇私のcousin'何を理解することを許可するためにコメントしている; sの子供はあなたの網のブログを通って行に出会った。彼女はどんなit'か含んでいた複数の細部を把握した、; sは容易に完全につかむ指定厳しい事をある特定の人々を得るために驚かせる教授の精神を所有するのを好む。偽りなく私達の自身の欲求を超過した。グロリアへのトピックのこれらの大きく、健康で、説明的で独特な思考を示すための本当にありがとう。 Mitsuko Fornaro" 米国の旗は米国の可能な位置を示す彼女の名前に続く。ポストは古い1yrしかしいらいらさせるようにMitsuko'のリンクにちょうどややある; sの名前は死んでいる。

http://www.zeffdev.com/blogengine/post/2010/03/20/Arrived-in... 6:30:19 PM #

Bernard W. Fornara aka Fornaro 耐えられる 10 Aug 1926 Providence, Providence County, RI 死なれる 26 Mar 1974 Warwick, Kent County, RI 埋められる St. Anns RC 墓地, Cranston, RI Parents: Antonio / Anthony Angelo Fornaro/Fornara & Catherine E. McKenna.

彼はで役立った US Navy WW II & 彼がMitsukoにいかに会ったか多分。

彼はで働いた Quonset Point 海軍空気改善の場所、North Kingstown, RI 基盤まで年に閉まった 1973-1974.

だれでもこの女性を確認するか。

SWITZER / MATSUGUMA FAMILY

joyce11261 — 2012-02-20 04:14:00Z

LOOKING FOR THE Japanese Family of Terumi Matsuguma, who was married to Charles E. Switzer of Texas, USA.
i need to get in touch with them. a DEATH IN FAMILY. ASAP PLEASE HELP
My name is Kathi & Speedy Switzer, Texas

looking for my brother

faye4560 — 2012-01-22 00:01:31Z

Hello i am looking for my brother, although he may not know he has any sisters, and i really don't have much to go on. My dad was in the British Army stationed in Japan end of WW2. My dad mentioned a few places he was in while in Japan but I suspect it was in Asakura where he met a school teacher who had either 2 or 3 children already. My dad mentioned that the mother of his son didn't want any support finacially from him and when he was stationed in Korea he spent his R & R in Japan and saw his son although the son didn't know who my dad was. My dad said he had blonde hair and the boy was around 4 years old when he last saw him. We only found this out after my mum died (she knew) but dad would not tell us his or her name, and it is hard knowing you have a brother and don't know who or where he is. So I surpose i'm asking where can I start to look for him.
Here is a snippet from my dads journal in which he mentions places he was in, in Japan
After the voyage of about five weeks we docked at Kure Japan. At Kure we boarded a train for our destination Izumo - Imachi. We spent two weeks here before
travelling to our next destination. We were stationed in Kyoto, a very beautiful city with a
magnificent castle. We also went to Hamada where they have a huge statue of Buddha that you
can go inside. Our duties took us to other places that I cannot now remember. We left the main
Island of Honshu to go to Island of Shikoku.
We were stationed at the city of Noichi, (On Honshu we were stationed just outside Hiroshima ) The Battalion had its headquarters in Noichi but had detachments at various locations. I was with
one of these detachments in a small town of Asakura, I was attached to Brigade HQ with the army
Kinema unit.
Is there any other sites? Thanks for any help and or ideas

Re: Ikeda Ancestry ...

poncat — 2011-12-16 16:37:57Z

The best way to find it is that to know which temple.
If you know the temple, you can contact them and probably get all of the information.

You can not get any documents from the city office unles you can prove that you are related to a certain Japanese.

Arashiro

carashiro1 — 2011-12-08 13:39:51Z

I haven't been able to find much information once getting into Japan. I have seen families with the same name from a Ryukyuan history.

Anyone bump into a similar last name? Thanks!

Corey

Ikeda Ancestry ...

htrump6704 — 2011-11-09 16:44:22Z

Howdy, I'm seeking a branch of Ikeda originating from Okayama (岡山市, Okayama-shi?) is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. My mother says there is family Cemetery that has all of her ancestors.
What resources are there to find a listing of Cemeteries similar to the GNIS here in the USA. Are there family history Facilities? Are there civil vital records kept?
Please reply.

H Trump
htrump6704 (at) aol (dot) com

Hikosaku Nakamura or Shino Sato

kauaigrrrl — 2011-10-23 02:18:57Z

Hello.... I am interested in any kind of information pertaining to Hikosaku Nakamura and/or his wife, Shino (Sato) Nakamura.

Shino's father was Kanpei Sato from Niigata-ken, Kitauehara-gun, Katahiramura-michi. Hikosaku and Shino lived in Niigata-ken, Kitauehara-gun, Otomura YokoMichi at least until March 29, 1907 - when Hikosaku passed away.

Hikosaku and Shino had sons, Gisaku (born 1873) and Sakuji Nakamura (born 1885), who both emigrated to Waipahu, Hawaii in 1906.

I am curious about who Hikosaku and Shino's siblings were.... but please email me if you have ANY information pertaining to any of the names or places I have posted here. =o) Every little piece is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much for your time. =o) I hope to hear from someone!! =o)

Re: find biological father

TomGoodwin778 — 2011-10-20 21:53:01Z

Do you know the name of the band. One band Eve and the Esponage(sp may be wrong)was in the Tachi area for a long time. I knew Eve but I did not know the rest of the band members. There should be records of the these bands in the NCO/Officer/Airman club records. I also know that EVE and her band was playing at a place in Daytona Beach in the late 1970's.

Hope this helps
Tom Goodwin

Tachibana Kakuzo

BARBLAFARA — 2011-09-16 02:53:18Z

We recently discovered an old photo of a gentleman named Tachibana Kakuzo. The photo is from about 1904 and the writing on the back indicates the portrait was made to commemorate his attendance at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. The photography studio is given as being located in Tokyo. Tachibana Kakuzo graduated from Meiji Gaukin University in Tokyo in 1902. Please contact me if you have this gentleman in your family tree, we would be happy to reunite Tachibana-san's family with his photo.

Possible Japanese Ties?

JillianHaldeman83 — 2011-09-13 06:53:31Z

Or not, but these are people that had to do with WW2 I beleive..

Roki/Rokki/Rocky alejo - unsure of death date, but has living son Morinito Alejo.

Names strangely a cross between Japanese and Filipino.

Morinito is said to have been born in Philippines.

Re: SATO

meganamaki — 2011-09-05 05:49:06Z

No, I didn't find any new info re. our genealogy. I don't know much about the Sato family. I'm thinking that my great-grandmother (Yoshi Sato Asano) emigrated to HI in the late 1890s. My grandmother was born in HI in 1902. The only info I have is that we have a relative in Shibata named Jo Sato. I'm planning to request our koseki. If I ever find out, I'll let you know. Good luck in your search too.

Re: SATO

kauaigrrrl — 2011-09-03 02:19:39Z

Hello meganamaki....

This also may not be related, but your posting really caught my attention. My great-grandparents were also from Niigata (a town that is now Tainai City, which I believe is in close proximity to Shibata). My great-grandmother's name is Matsu Sato (married to Nakamura), and she was born in 1875. According to my great-grandfather's family registry, she was the 3rd daughter from the Sato family. She emigrated to Hawaii in 1909 and lived in Waipahu (Oahu, HI).

I've been so curious about my great-grandmother's siblings..... Did you happen to discover any additional information about your great-grandmother's family since your posting? Do you know if she had any sisters? =o)

Re: Information about Jujiro WADA

deannaohare713 — 2011-08-30 16:38:05Z

jujiro wada was my greatgrandmother helen silvera wadas father

Re: SATO

meganamaki — 2011-07-29 21:54:15Z

This might not be related but my great-grandparents are from Niigata (Shibata). My great-grandmother name is Yoshi Sato (married to Asano), but her approx. birth year is around 1870s. They resided on a Waialua plantation (Oahu, HI). That's all the info I have at the moment.

Re: KERNAN FAMILY IN JAPAN LATE 1800'S

xjohnnybx — 2011-07-29 14:54:21Z

I have now discovered the names of the children and the correct surname of the mother, i.e. Nagashima. The children are Rei-Ichi Nagashima b. 1891 Yokohama, Kikugoro Nagashima b. 1896 Yokohama, Shunko Nagashima b. 1900 who married Eiichi Nato, Kou Nagashima b. 1894 Yokohama died in earthquake in 1923. Kiku Nagashima b. 1903. Kikugoro died in Hong Kong. John Kernan is allegedly the US vice-consul in Yokohama between 1893 and 1899, again allegedly appointed by William Howard Taft who later became President Taft. Rei-Ichi returned to Ireland and was known as Richard Kernan and became a respected architect being bilingual in both Japanese and English. Any information from the Yokohama area would be great! Kind regards.
John Beck

Need assistance in Japan

anvald — 2011-07-19 20:45:20Z

Hi all!
Can anybody recommend reseacher in Japan for genealogy research on a fee basis?

KERNAN FAMILY IN JAPAN LATE 1800'S

xjohnnybx — 2011-07-15 09:39:43Z

I am trying to locate birth/marriage records in Japan for Richard KERNAN b. abt 1892 Japan, father John KERNAN who I think was posted to Japan via the Irish government. I further understand John KERNAN married a Japanese citizen possibly with the surname NAKASHIMA. I have also located three other children from this marriage, James, Rosena and Mary. Richard KERNAN is back in Ireland by 1901. I would welcome any information possible on this family. Finally, all the family are Roman Catholics.
Kind regards.
John Beck
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Re: Very helpful website to locate Weterners in Japan before 1908

BARBLAFARA — 2011-07-07 20:54:43Z

Thanks for passing this along!

Searching for local birth registration for Westerners in Yokohama 1872 - 1878

SusanLarkin84 — 2011-07-06 11:29:07Z

My great grandmother Annie Crockett Young was born to a US father and British mother in Yokohama on June 20th, 1872. US consulate records have not been kept for this time period. There are no records in British Consulate records either.I am also searching for a local birth certificate for Annie's younger sister Eugenie who was born in 1878 in Yokohama.

Any suggestions on where to start this search and if anyone can help me in Yokohama, this would be most appreciated.

Sue Larkin