Rosemead in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Japanese Markers

— Savannah Memorial Park —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

1. Japanese Markers Marker

Inscription. Here are four grave markers for early Japanese-American settlers. All of the stones have the date of death according to the Imperial Reign years. The horizontal stone to the north is for the Yoshimuras of Fukuoka Prefecture, next to it is the stone for the Nishios of Yamaguchi; both stones date from the Taisho reign of Emperor Mutsushito (1912–1925). The vertical stones are for the Tokushige family and both date from the Showa reign of Emperor Hirohito (1926–1988). The Buddhist death name, very common for the era, is written down the center of the stone for three of the four deceased.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 4.874′ N, 118° 4.026′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Valley Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Rosemead Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9263 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead CA 91770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lester Burdick (a few steps from this marker); Tilghman Andrews (a few steps from this marker); James Divine Durfee (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cleminson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Guess Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John Holt (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Alice Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); John Tibbett (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

Gravestone: Nishio family of Yamaguchi Prefecture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

2. Gravestone: Nishio family of Yamaguchi Prefecture

Translation: Passed away on April 19th, 1st year of Taisho. Kyoju Gobun
The late Nishio Shinnoyoshi
Nishio Gennosuke eldest son
Marifu Village, Masakawa District, Yamaguchi Prefecture gate

The four Japanese grave stones and the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2020

3. The four Japanese grave stones and the marker

Gravestone: Yoshimura family of Fukuoka Prefecture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

4. Gravestone: Yoshimura family of Fukuoka Prefecture

Translation: Fukuoka Prefecture Katoku Capital Kamihonami Village
January 1918 House of 17 people
Shutoku Kodou. Yoshimura Hyakubei eldest son Yoshimura Fujihisa
row year square

Gravestone: Taiji Tokushige 1884-1937 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2020

5. Gravestone: Taiji Tokushige 1884-1937

Gravestone: Taketo Tokushige 1926 - 1929 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2020

6. Gravestone: Taketo Tokushige 1926 - 1929

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on December 19, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on August 11, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. English translations of the four grave stones • Can you help?