Bainbridge Island Japanese Picnic – 1923 Bainbridge Island Before World War II Lives of Bainbridge Island Nikkei Before the War, Social Summer picnics have been a long tradition for the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community. Before the war families lived far apart on this rural island and picnics provided a chance for them to get together, share good food, and relax. Share Photo, Pre-War, community, religion, Nakata