Wakayama - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: WADA in Higeshimura or Ikenoyama

greenhornet9 — 2012-10-06 16:17:25Z

Temple locations are located on the Diddlefinger mapping site. If you have not been on the site, it has address lookups in english on a finely detailed Japanese map. The temples are noted by swastika symbols, and all but the smallest temples have an english and japanese character name. Unless you know which temple they attended, you must visit each temple.

I have not seen temple records.

If you have any Hisa... Wada in your line, please get in touch.

Re: Looking for Maruyama, Kamei and Furukawa families in Wakayama prefecture

oKawa — 2012-05-16 16:00:37Z

I was just casually browsing the forums, and noticed your post.

If your family was here during the 40's and lived on the West coast the National Archives may have records to help you sort out your paternal grandmother's maiden name. I found records with names of great grandparents, and other relations living in Japan, on records from the war relocation authority [WRA] which documented the governments removal of Japanese American's, and their Issei parents to concentrations camps. Each individual will have a record with family number. Also, check for immigration records. They have a new way of doing that these day's. Just do an internet search for uscis genealogy...

Re: Inosuke Yoshida

GreenHornet8 — 2012-03-06 16:26:02Z

I believe there was someone in the Yoshida family who advised the rest of the family to go to Brazil and not come to America due to the difficulties of life in the US. What is your connection to the Yoshida family? Kojiro Yoshida lived in Minato mura, Wakayama, Japan

Kusumoto family from Wakayama

annhashimoto — 2012-03-03 19:43:51Z

Saichi Kusumoto (1875-1934) married to
Ito (Sakamoto) (1893-1956) in 1919 in the west coast, probably Seattle or LA. They lived in Southern CA, Anaheim and Norwalk.
Three children; Harley, Toshiko ( Kusumoto) Itaya
and Amy Emito (Kusumoto)Hashimoto.

Re: Okura Family

Bethany228 — 2011-08-16 20:55:14Z

My sister-in-law, Yoshiko Okura, was married to Thomas Wesley Williams. They lived on a farm in Byron Center, Michigan, USA. They were married March 4, 1952 in Toyko, Japan, when Tom was in the Air Force. Yoshiko was twenty-five when they were married. Unfortunately Yoshiko has died, but I have many photos of her. I wish that I knew more of her family history. I do know that she was born in Oita Ken, Japan and that she had four younger brothers and three younger sisters. Yoshiko and one younger brother were the product of Yoshiko's mother's first marriage. Yoshiko's father died when she was eight years old Her mother remarried when Yoshiko was thirteen. Her new father was an executive in a shipbuilding factory in the sea town of Kuzuha.

Re: FURUTA

joaonowak — 2011-05-24 19:31:25Z

Hi, my name is João Augusto Furuta Nowak and I'm looking for my relatives of family Furuta from wakayama, my grandfather and his parents and siblings came from Wakayama for Brazil because of the war and stirred my curiosity to find out where my family came to know and those who are still in Japan.

Thanks!

Looking for Maruyama, Kamei and Furukawa families in Wakayama prefecture

wendymaruyama — 2011-04-19 00:02:35Z

My maternal grandmother's family was from Ugui and her family name is Kamei. My paternal grandfather and maternal grandfather was from Wakayama - not sure specifically where. I am still looking for my paternal grandmother's maiden name. :(

If anyone has advice on how to research Japan databases, please let me know.

Thank you,

Wendy Maruyama

Re: Nakanishi or Hamanishi

flyfishaholic — 2010-12-16 23:23:07Z

Hi There

My family is also Hamanishi, from Wakayama as well. Unfortunately I don't know alot about my family history, but my grandfather was Shinjiru Hamanishi and he was a fisherman in Namu British Columbia. He eventually moved to Steveston which is where I grew up...

okano and tamoto families

glazsand — 2010-08-29 17:49:04Z

My grandfather was Toyokichi Tamoto who went to Canada in early 1900's and my grandmother was Tori Okano who went to Canada later to marry him. Toyokichi was a boat builder. Tori had at least one brother.

Okura Family

hollyokura1 — 2010-07-16 00:15:55Z

My husband is Japanese, his father was Japanese and both grandparents are from Japan. His grandfather's name was Masajiro Okura born in Wakayama.

Looking for Ishiyama and Oka Families - Wakayama

jfyamamoto — 2010-04-02 08:48:51Z

Hello,

I am trying to find relatives still living in Wakayama...

Relatives of my grandmother, Mitsuyo Oka, from Betsuin...which I think is somewhere near Gobo, Hidaka, Wakayama City area...

My grandfather is Fusanosuke Ishiyama. I believe he is from Nokami/Kuhinji area not far from Wakayama City.

I am visiting Wakayama at the end of April / early May 2010 and trying to find any relatives still in the area.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Jeannie

Shinji Ono, Wakayama Governor

DanVandevier — 2010-03-18 20:58:13Z

My wife's Ono family is looking for information/photos on Shinji Ono, who was the Governor of Wakayama, Japan for about 20+ years. To date we have found no pertinent data. Can someone help?
Dan Vandevier Yoshimoto, son-in-law of Minako Ono Yoshimoto

Re: Query

treeseeker42 — 2010-02-27 22:31:11Z

Okay. Thank you for answering my query and trying to help.

Re: Query

poncat — 2010-02-27 06:05:26Z

OK, then there is nobody who can understand English at the office. This office is not in TOKYO.

That is country side. I don't think they need to understand English in every day life. So there is nobody in their office who can really understand English and that's why you never hear from them.

I recommend to forget that idea.

Re: Query

treeseeker42 — 2010-02-27 03:37:48Z

I wanted to know if there was anyone who would be able to and reply to an email that was sent in english. I was told that they spoke very little english, but were trying to read the email that I had sent them. I did not hear back about that email.

Re: Query

poncat — 2010-02-27 02:59:38Z

So what did you ask and what did they tell you?

I need to know that first.

Re: Query

treeseeker42 — 2010-02-27 02:35:48Z

Yes and no. I have found someone who has written in Japanese to them, then tells me what was said, but I would still like to find out if someone in the Koseki Dept reads and write English that I could email directly with them.
Here is their contact info: Mihama Municipal Office
1138-278 Oaza-Wada, Mihama Town, Hidaka County, Wakayama Prefecture, 644-0044, Japan
Tel. 011-81-738-22-4123 Thank you.

MM

Re: Query

poncat — 2010-02-26 21:13:51Z

Did you already find someone?

Re: nishino family

DENYCEP — 2010-02-18 02:22:50Z

Kerry,

I apologize that I am just now reading your reply to my post about Wakayama Nishino family. Thank you so much for the information. He may be a distant Nishino relative for me.
peace,
Denyce

Need Help finding information on Sato family

3170760 — 2009-09-23 00:26:03Z

How do you find out information from Japan on a family?

I know that my husband's grandfather is Arthur Sato.

His father's name is something like Masao or Masozo Sato born about 1865 and lived in NY. We were told by many family members that Masao(?) was from a royal or noble family but that's all they knew.
He came over here in the 1890's but have not found the record yet. He did own a large piece of land in NY when he settled here, but lost it somehow to the state.
A friend that is from China said that the first name can actually give you the town of origin and then the house, but I would like to find out everything I can: his ancestors, his correct spelling, if there is a crest, any siblings, etc. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it.

1910 census http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1910USCenIndex...

1920 Census http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen&a......

Re: Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

treeseeker42 — 2009-06-08 02:05:24Z

I have found out some information about how to start searching for your grandfather through the Japanese Military. If you are still interested in looking, contact me via the email address I left previously and I will give you the steps you need to take.

Re: Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

treeseeker42 — 2009-06-01 22:14:53Z

Hello Again: I too am looking for grandparents in Japan, that is how I found you on the Wakayama site. I can try to help you with your search, but would require a bit more information. If you want, email me privately at treeseeker42@yahoo.ca so I ask a few questions of you. Hope to hear from you. MM

Re: Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

treeseeker42 — 2009-05-29 04:16:58Z

Is Shiraishi his first name or last name? Have you any idea where in Japan he was from? Do you have a birthdate for him?

Query

treeseeker42 — 2009-05-29 04:02:37Z

Looking for bilingual reader/writer in Japanese & English who has computer program that is able to write in Japanese. Would you be willing to write to Municipal Office in Wakayama, asking them if someone in their Koseki Department, or other department, reads and writes English?

Re: Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

box4km — 2009-05-29 03:30:10Z

Thank you for your information. I am in the US.

Re: Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

treeseeker42 — 2009-05-28 15:52:03Z

I assume your grandfather was in the military in Japan and stationed in China where he met your grandmother? Are you in Canada or Japan?
It is possible that the Consulate General of Japan, located in Vancouver or Toronto might be able to assist you in determining who would have such records. Vancouver -
Consulate General of Japan email: consul@consuljpnvan.com
Question - I assume that you have Japanese language pack installed on your computer, yes?

Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

box4km — 2009-03-23 07:28:27Z

Hello. Does anyone know how to look up records of Japanese military men who were in China in the early 1940's? My Japanese grandfather met and married my Chinese grandmother while he was in China in the early 1940's (before 1943). Somehow they got separated during the war and never found each other again. Where can I look up the record of Japanese men who went to China during World War 2? I would like to find my grandfather or at least find out where in Japan was he originally from. Thank you.

Re: Sakamoto Family

AlaskaBorn — 2007-10-13 00:43:35Z

Hello Naomi,

I was searching these message boards for information about Grandpa Harry and I found your post (which is now 4 years old). Your post clarified some questions I had about his origins and where to look.

Please keep in touch with me and let me know if you find anything. I will do the same.

Unity

Re: TSUJI people

skyber27 — 2007-01-21 03:57:27Z

My wife's uncle married into the Tsuji family of Wabuka, Wakayama, Japan-a town on the southern coast of Wakayama. His surname was Morishita, but as per Japanese custom, he took his wife's family name as she had no male siblings. Her Tsuji parents are still alive and in their eighties.

Re: Asaji Nakahama and Osuma Ryono

2006-08-01 21:17:36Z

Asaji Nakahama has been confirmed to have died in California on May 13, 1932. Osuma (Ryono) Nakahama is thought to have returned to Japan with her daughter, Hisako Nakahama, after they were released from Tule Lake Relocation Center in February 1946. She possibly died between 1946 and 1953. Would like to talk with anyone who might know this family.

looking for relatives

2006-04-14 06:03:38Z

good day friends. I live in the Philippines and i am looking for the roots of my grandfather Shigeru or Shigijiru Nishiguchi. He was from Wakayama. His father's name was Otomastu or Otomatsu Nishiguchi. He came to the Philippines before 1921. His marriage contract with my filipina grandmother states that he was from Wakayama and a Japanese. Can you please help me? thank you very much.

Carmelita Nishiguchi-Baldoza

Yagura Family

2005-09-12 07:02:17Z

Yagura family anywhere Japan, 1850 to present day. Present day possibly Kobe. Previously Wakayama, & Kushimoto.

Yagura Family

2005-09-12 06:58:11Z

I am looking for the Yagura family . Believed to be in the Wakayama area from about 1881. Jinsuke, Tsune, Yoshisuke,Sanzo, Otomatsu, & Yao. Previous to that Kushimoto area, Kahei, Yosimatu & Tome.

Asaji Nakahama and Osuma Ryono

2005-09-01 18:53:15Z

Seeking any info on the family of Asaji Nakahama and Osuma (Ryono) Nakahama. Terminal Island residents in 1942. Osuma and children (Sumayo, Sakuo, Kiyoko, Hisako and married daughter, Asayo Minami) are found in the Manzanar Relocation Center from 1942-1944. In 1944 they transferred to Tule Lake Relocation Center. Would like to exchange info with any descendants of this family.

Re: Shinomiya Ancestors

2005-07-30 05:16:43Z

f_kyohno@ybb.ne jp so sorry

Re: Shinomiya Ancestors

2005-07-30 05:14:52Z

kimiko, i am kimiko kusumoto from japan also. email f_kyohno he helps our people to find our ancestors. he floats around ancestry.com good guy. he helped me to find my mother in hyogo-ken japan good luck let me know also.. kimiko kusumoto-francesca

Gobo

jkcallin|M1299502 — 2005-07-25 23:31:57Z

Looking for family from Gobo.

KARIYA, Bidaiyu

2005-05-09 20:41:46Z

I am looking for any information on the Kariya family. Bidaiyu was my great-great-grandfather. His wife's name was Miyono, but I don't know a surname for her. I have no information about them other than their names and the fact that they had a son Shozo, Shiozo, or Shohzoh who was born in Wakayama-Ken in 1883. Any information that you could give me would be very much appreciated

Re: Tani/Sato Family Search - Takashibe & Urigami

2005-05-02 18:27:13Z

Ryan --

That is so great. I will show these to my father, who is now 86 years old. Is your family from Uragama?? I am trying to track my grandmother's brother (they are the Sato's on our side) who went to Seattle... my niece is going to try to get the birth records because she is teaching English near Osaka. If you have any information for Sato's, let me know. She could try for both of us..

Re: Tani/Sato Family Search - Takashibe & Urigami

2005-04-28 19:42:21Z

I appreciate your desire to assist, maybe i can help now. its been a while since i looked around these sites, but i got pictures sent from a friends grandma while she was in japan, i've attached what she has given me for the sato crest

Re: Tani/Sato Family Search - Takashibe & Urigami

stani_1 — 2005-04-28 19:38:59Z

Hi -

I have found that the family crests (kamon) may be different depending upon where your Sato family originated. Unfortunately, this is a very common name. I have found that there are places that will actually find your family crest if you know this information, but they generally charge a good fee.

If your family is from my grandmother's region, my niece is now in Japan and may be able to help us.

Re: Looking for relatives of my father in Japan/& or family crest

2005-04-20 01:45:22Z

Looking for Tamura's originally from Wakayama. Great-grandmother name: Ritsu Tamura, Great-grandfather: Ichijiro Tamura.

Tamura family in Seattle

2005-04-20 01:44:02Z

Looking for Tamura's originally from Wakayama. Great-grandmother name: Ritsu Tamura, Great-grandfather: Ichijiro Tamura.

Family with Wakayama Roots

DENYCEP — 2005-04-06 22:06:59Z

Researching Nishino, Inui and Maeda families of Wakayama area. Nishino is my mother's family. Tokunosuke was her grandfather's given name, father's name was Tokuichi who left Japan around 1920 for Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.

Kino

2005-03-18 07:06:12Z

Looking for family, with the last name KINO, from the Wakayama, Japan area.

Re: Tani/Sato Family Search - Takashibe & Urigami

2005-03-12 05:02:55Z

Do you by chance have any images of the Sato family crest? I've been searching for months, and come up with nothing....

Re: Looking for Matsuhiro Family

2005-02-10 18:37:11Z

Hello my name is Douglas Matsuhiro my fathers name was Kinji Matsuhiro or Ken Matsuhiro born in Lodi Ca ,I did not no very much of my fathers family he lived in San Francisco most of his life .He has a brother in San Francisco who's name is John Matsuhiro.I don't know if you are related to them or me .Just wanted to know ,please e mail me if you are or if you have any questions.

Looking for Matsuhiro Family

JMatsuhiro — 2005-01-08 18:11:26Z

I'm looking for information on my family.

I know my grandfather is from the Wakayama prefecture but I don't believe that his true last name was Matsuhiro. His name was Shosaburo Matsuhiro but I believe that Matsuhiro was his mother's maiden name. I have quite a large family but I'm very interested in finding out more about my ancestry. My father was Keiji Matsuhiro and he was born in the United States. My grandmother's name was Hisaye but I'm not sure of her maiden name. I'm also looking for information on my mother's side. Here father's name was Kamakichi Yui. If you have any information I would be greatly appreciative. Thank You. Jill

Re: Kitada

kitadakiyomi — 2004-12-18 09:13:17Z

My mom's last name is Kitada and is from Kokawa in Wakayama-Prefecture (an area known for tangerine farms). I'm still in touch with relatives over there, so we might have some people in common. Please e-mail me at kitadakiyomi@hotmail.com. My family in the US is now over in Seattle and some in California.

Re: searching for a relative

2004-11-23 21:34:51Z

I think I corresponded with you a few years ago regarding your grandfather. I may be able to healp since this posting indicated your grandfather was from Wakayama-ken.

My aunt lives in Wakayama-ken and may be able to help. She may be able to help you if you are interested.

Also, can you send me the kanji for the last name. There are several ways to write Kamimae in kanji.

Thanks,

Scot