Post-World War II

img Wedding of Major and Mrs. Stice (ddr-one-2-211)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Stice in veil and wedding dress, receiving assistance with dressing for her wedding.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-211/

img Torii Bridge (ddr-one-2-41)

Black and white photographic print of a path, decorative gate and bridge with trees in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-41/

img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-713)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara with Ferris wheels in background at the state fair in Sacramento. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEPT 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-713/

img Daibutsu-Den in Nara (ddr-one-2-452)

Black and white photographic print of Daibutsu-Den (Hall of Great Buddha) exterior. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-452/

img Kamakura Buddha Statue (ddr-one-2-25)

Black and white enlarged photographic print of Kamakura Buddha statue, with two unidentified men facing statue in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-25/

img Inside the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-324)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Betty Whaley seated at a desk and Lt. Roosevelt standing next to the desk inside Tokyo's NYK Building. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 47/LT. ROOSEVELT & BETTY/JANE WHALEY/IN THE OFFICE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-324/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-287)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard the Acadia en route to Japan, an unidentified man is seated on deck with seven young children.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-287/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-637)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified male Kawaguchi relative holding baby while seated on walkway outside living room.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-637/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-301)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, depicting the passageway from ship to shore. Inscribed on back: "17 Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-301/

img Roosevelt Recreation Center (ddr-one-2-674)

Black and white photographic print of group seated at picnic bench at Roosevelt Recreation Center in Tokyo with Shiuko Sakai seated at far left and Tami Okamura seated to Shiuko’s left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-674/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-154)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai, an unidentified woman and an unidentified child on lawn at the Shinjuku Gardens.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-154/

img Visit to Los Angeles (ddr-one-2-697)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bob Kubo, holding briefcase, and Shiuko Sakai standing on sidewalk in front of Los Angeles Union Station. Inscribed on the back: "20 July 49/Los ANGELES."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-697/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-130)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai (head and shoulder portrait). Inscribed on back: "15 Feb 51."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-130/

img Kamakura Buddha Statue (ddr-one-2-257)

Black and white photographic print of Kamakura Buddha statue with unidentified individuals standing at the top of the stairs in front of the statue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-257/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-579)

Black and white photographic print of Harue Toyoji’s children, Taeko Toyoji and Takako Toyoji (seated in Taeko’s lap) at Harue’s house, with doll on stand to Taeko’s left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-579/

img Puppet Show at Gekijo Theater (ddr-one-2-185)

Black and white photographic print of a puppet show (Bunraku) with four unidentified male puppeteers holding dolls. Inscribed on back: "BUNRAKU/TOKYO GEKIJO/OCT '47/(PUPPET SHOW)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-185/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-687)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on deck of the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” with railing behind her and flotation device hung along the railing to her right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-687/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-533)

Black and white photographic print of approach to Fujiya Hotel at Miyanoshita, outside Tokyo, with tree in foreground, bridge below, and mountains in background. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-533/

img Under a Tree (ddr-one-2-339)

Black and white photographic print of a body of water with a tree branch in left foreground and Tokyo buildings in background. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-339/

img Visiting Kasuga Shrine in Nara (ddr-one-2-463)

Black and white photographic print of Kasuga shrine with multiple lanterns hanging in a row. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-463/

img Aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" (ddr-one-2-716)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Atsuko seated, Shiuko Sakai standing with Atsuko’s daughter Lynne in front of her aboard the Gen. Daniel T. Sultan’s deck en route to Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-716/

img General McArthur's Car in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-411)

Black and white photographic print of General Douglas McArthur’s Cadillac driving in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "5 Jul 48/MACARTHUR'S CADALLAC."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-411/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-326)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Ella Thomas standing in front of Park Hotel entrance with an unidentified man in background. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-326/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-59)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes (wearing cap), Tami Okamura, Lt. Col. Glenn and Olinda Saito seated on boat with sail in upper portion of image. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-59/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-117)

Black and white photographic print of cars parked in front of a bridge with the Fujiya Hotel in background. Printed in the lower left corner: "'Entrence'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-117/

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