Notes from seller read: "7 related real photo postcards, 3 larger photographs, and 2 small snapshots of Japanese [Canadians] in Vancouver and Ocean Falls. Vancouver, 1936. Most of the postcards are probably produced by Columbia Studio at 313 Main Street, Vancouver as well as Main Studio on 204 Main Street. One postcard is dated 1936, and the others date from the same period. Some of the images are annotated in Japanese on the back. Some bits of identification (white ink description on black album paper) are included with the photos....The photo postcard of the two men in "skirts", judging from the housing and hilly background might not be Vancouver, but Ocean Falls. The photo is taken in British Columbia, and has a Made in Canada divided back. They show two Sumo wrestlers, who represent 2 wrestling groups "studios". The image with the rising sun stated Early Morning Sun Streak. The other states: Association of One Heart 7 weeks Commemorations. I have never seen images of Japanese Canadian Sumo wrestlers in Canada."

Notes from seller read: "I recently acquired these images in Vancouver. Although no photographer is noted, these photos were taken during World War [sic], judging by the clothing and jackets. I suspect that because there are families depicted, it is quite possible these two photos were taken at Lemon Creek Internment Camp, in the Slocan, which is where Japanese [Canadian] families were kept. The winter conditions could also match that of the Slocan. Note the wooden structure. It is very similar to the ones depicted on this reliable website. https://www.michaelkluckner.com/bciw4slocan.html Another possibility is that the photo was taken of the camp at Tashme, but I am less certain of this. You will note that on the left, some circular wreaths are being held up by older women, and the children have some pom poms or other decorations in their hands. I can only guess at the occasion, but a death cannot be ruled out. What is significant is that white flowers and white decorations are depicted. White is used to commemorate/signify death in Japanese culture, just as it is for Chinese culture."