In this special edition of ABC7's FACEism series, we continue to honor AAPIHeritageMonth and zoom in on a small community with a giant legacy - and the man who helped document it all, one photo at a time.
In this special edition of ABC7's FACEism titled "A Thousand Words," we continue to honor AAPI Heritage Month and zoom in on a small community with a giant legacy - and the man who helped document it all, one photo at a time.Little Tokyo sits in the shadows of the giant skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles.
The beauty of a photograph is that it speaks every language. At times, it is a thousand words but other times, there are none."In the early 1900s, my grandfather came with his family from Japan," said Alan Miyatake of his beloved grandfather and photographer Toyo Miyatake. "He studied photography and then he purchased a studio in 1923."Toyo specialized in portraits, catering largely to the Japanese community.
There were so many moments, but how did Toyo get the film? Alan said his grandfather had an outside friend that smuggled it in. Their collection is remarkable. From the earliest days of immigrants with their horse drawn carriages to a thriving community with restaurants, shops and businesses. In a photo from 1949, thousands of people are seen lining the streets, celebrating their culture and community. In the background, you can see the Toyo Miyatake Studio.Twenty-five years of serving as an emcee for the Nisei Week Queen coronation with actress Tamlyn Tomita, moments that are long gone but were suddenly brought back to life. The studio even has photos of Tamlyn when she was crowned Nisei Queen, including her official portrait and a photo with with her parents.
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