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Memorable Moments: Japanese Storytelling Tour
Saturday, August 31, 2024
10am - 12:30pm

Evergreen Cemetery
204 North Evergreen Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90033


Evergreen Cemetery is a place of shared history and cultural heritage. The upcoming event, "Memorable Moments: Japanese Storytelling Comes to Life at Evergreen Cemetery," is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the rich tapestry of the Japanese community in Boyle Heights.

Japanese storytelling, a bridge between our past, present, and future, breathes life into our ancestors' wisdom and experiences. With its rich history and significant contributions, the Japanese community in Boyle Heights has shaped the cultural landscape we cherish today.

Commemorating our ancestors at Evergreen Cemetery is a powerful act of remembrance, made even more significant by the collective narrative we all contribute to. The event is an invitation to honor the past and shape the future together.

Join us to ensure our cultural heritage thrives for future generations. Evergreen Cemetery is a site of shared history and cultural heritage. The upcoming event, "Memorable Moments: Japanese Storytelling Comes to Life at Evergreen Cemetery," offers an opportunity to remember and celebrate the rich tapestry of the Japanese community in Boyle Heights.

Japanese storytelling serves as a bridge between our past, present, and future, infusing life into our ancestors' wisdom and experiences. With its deep history and significant contributions, the Japanese community in Boyle Heights has shaped the cultural landscape we value today.

Honoring our ancestors at Evergreen Cemetery is a meaningful act of remembrance, made even more significant by the collective narrative we all contribute to. This event invites us to respect the past and collaboratively shape the future.

Join us in ensuring our cultural heritage flourishes for generations to come.

The registration process itself became a conversation starter, as attendees introduced themselves, fostering a sense of connection before the event even began
The Yamate family's connection dates back to 1922 with the interment of Uncle Gohei Yamata at the age of 46. This marked the beginning of a family legacy within the cemetery grounds.
Following Uncle Gohei, other family members, including Ray Masao Yamate and Ayako Matsuoka Yamate (who tragically passed away at the young age of 27 in 1947), were also laid to rest here, solidifying the cemetery's significance as the final resting place for generations of the Yamate family.
Keeping families together in perpetuity is a deeply meaningful tradition, and the Yamate family's presence at [Cemetery Name] serves as a poignant reminder of this enduring bond.
  • Patricia Yamate-Daly
  • William Daly
  • Patricia and William
  • Tome Sugimura Yamate
  • Tome Sugimura Yamate
  • Ray Masao Yamate
  • Ray Masao Yamate
  • Ayako Matsuoka Yamate
Henry Masao Kondo (1921-1944) was a Japanese American soldier who tragically lost his life during World War II. Despite facing the injustice of internment at the Tulare Temporary Detention Facility, Kondo volunteered for the U.S. Army and joined the renowned 442nd Regimental Combat Team, known for its "Go for Broke" motto. This decorated unit, comprised primarily of Japanese Americans, fought with exceptional valor in Europe. Kondo was killed in action during the liberation of Bruyeres, France in 1944. His service exemplifies the patriotism and courage of Japanese Americans who served their country despite facing discrimination and prejudice.
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