Post-World War II

img Emperor Hirohito (ddr-csujad-42-239)

Photographed is Emperor Hirohito in a garden. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_09_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-239/

img Torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine (ddr-csujad-42-261)

Photographed is the torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Japan. It was probably taken during a trip to Japan after the war. The handwritten note on the back side reads: At Miyajima. [In Japanese]. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_022

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-261/

img Emperor coming out of kencho (ddr-csujad-42-238)

Photographed is the 124th Emperor of Japan, Emperor Hirohito, walking out from a regional government office in Japan. The caption reads: Emperor coming out of kensho. Title from caption. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_09_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-238/

img Houses in Japan (ddr-csujad-42-250)

Photographed are damaged houses in Japan in aftermath of bombing attacks. Includes soldiers and children. It was presumably taken during the Allied occupation of Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-250/

img Kintai Bridge (ddr-csujad-42-260)

Photographed is the Kintai Bridge, Yamaguchi Japan. It was probably taken during a trip to Japan after the war. The handwritten note on the back side reads: Kintai Bridge. [In Japanese]. Title from caption. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-260/

img Village in Japan (ddr-csujad-42-249)

Photographed is a village in Japan in aftermath of bombing attacks. It was presumably taken during the Allied occupation of Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-249/

img River scenery (ddr-csujad-42-259)

A river scenery photo probably taken during a trip to Japan after the war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_020

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-259/

img Beppu (ddr-csujad-42-262)

A group photograph of the Takano family's relatives in Japan. It was taken at a hotel or restaurant in Oita, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_023

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-262/

doc Warranty deed (ddr-csujad-42-29)

A warranty deed signed between Kokusai Lodge no. 15, Free and Accepted Masons. It documents that Tomoe [Tomoye] Takano's property in Tokyo, Japan has been transfer to Kokusai Lodge no. 15, Free and Accepted Masons for 1,000 yen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_18_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-29/

img Railroad and ruins in Japan (ddr-csujad-42-247)

Photographed is a railroad in Japan in aftermath of bombing attacks. It was presumably taken during the Allied occupation of Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-247/

img Fishing boat (ddr-csujad-42-246)

Photographed is probably a fishing boat in Japan. It was presumably taken during the Allied occupation of Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-246/

img Meguro family's wedding (ddr-csujad-42-243)

Photographed are the Meguro family members. The handwritten note on the backside reads: The youngest daughter's wedding. From right, Kihei Meguro (father), Kiichi Meguro, and Sumiko's school principal. [In Japanese]. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-243/

doc Letter from Haruto Okine to Mr. Seichi Okine, January 29, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-240)

A letter from Haruto Okine in Hiroshima, Japan, to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Naoji Okine, Seiichi's brother. In the letter, Haruto thanks Seiichi Okine for the gifts and gives congratulations to Masao Okine on his new baby. He hopes that Seiichi will return to Japan someday when Japan rebuilds from the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-240/

doc Letters from Jokichi Yamanaka and Miyuki [Matsuura] to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, April 20 and May 25, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-182)

Contains two letters and one envelope. One of the letters is written by Jokichi Yamanaka in Japanese and the other is written by Miyuki Matsuura in Japanese. It appears that Seiichi Okine received Jokichi Yamanaka's letter and forwarded it to Jokichi's daughter, Miyuki Matuura. Miyuki returned Jokichi's letter to Seiichi along with her letter to Seiichi. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-182/

doc Letters from Itsuko Nakatomi and Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, February 25, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-258)

Contains two letters to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine along with an envelope. The letters are written by Itsuko Nakatomi and Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan respectively and enclosed into the same envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_88_001-003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-258/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, July 24, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-151)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He writes from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. In the letter, he writes about his duties as a jeep driver, working a night shift from 10PM to 6AM. He drives for Japanese coworkers who speak English and serve as interpreters …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-151/

doc Letter from Jokichi Yamanaka to Mr. S. Okine, January 20, 1948 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-249)

A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Jokichi expresses his gratitude for the gifts that were sent by his niece, Hatsuno Hotty Befu. He explains that while the gifts from Seiichi mainly include clothing, he is often running out of food in Japan and is thus …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-249/

doc Letter from Kenjiro Okine to Mr. Seiichi Okine, July 21, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-234)

A letter from Kenjiro Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He is thankful to the Okines for the letter and gift package. He lists the items included: raisins, candies, towels, ajinomoto [monosodium glutamate], and salt. It appears that he has been craving sugar but sugar wasn't included. The letter …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-234/

doc Letters from Naoji and Kenjiro Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 23, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-152)

Contains two letters and an envelope. The letters are written by brothers of Seiichi Okine in Hiroshima, Japan, Naoji and Kenjiro Okine. Both letters are enclosed in an envelope and mailed by Masao Okine who is stationed in Japan as a U.S. Army soldier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-152/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, February 18, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-190)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, along with a note in English. He writes from Tokyo, Japan, where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. The letter is mailed via San Francisco by the U.S. Postal Service. In the letter, Masao informs that he has been transferred from Sagamihara to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-190/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, April 3, [1946?] [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-273)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He writes from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. He thanks his parents for their letters and package containing Masao's requested items. He informs that he is doing well working as a truck driver, and is going to take ten days …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-273/

doc Letter from Naoji Okine to Seiichi Okine, December 13, 1949 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-266)

A letter from Naoji Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother, Seiichi Okine. He informs that Seiichi's gifts have been brought by Kenji Okine, including milk, sugar, and soap bars, and appreciates his support. He asks about prices in the U.S. as short supply drives prices high in Japan. He thinks back of his life in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-266/

doc Letter from Toshio Tamaoi [?] to Mrs. Seiichi Okine, December 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-254)

A letter from Toshio Tamaoi in Itsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan to his uncle, Seiichi Okine. The letter is mailed by Kenjiro Okine. In the letter, he thanks Seiichi for the gifts and laments about the high inflation in post-war Japan. He also asks about Kimie Tanimoto who recently left for the U.S. and includes updates on his …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-254/

doc Letters from Naoji Okine and Haruto Okine to Seichi Okine, August 5, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-221)

Contains two letters written by Naoji and Haruto Okine in Hiroshima, Japan to Seiichi Okine. Both letters are written in Japanese and enclosed in the same envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_60_001-003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-221/

doc Letter from Minoru Sasaki to Mr. S. Okine, September 22, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-210)

A letter from Minoru Sasaki in Hiroshima, Japan, to his brother-in-law, Seiichi Okine. He thanks Seiichi for the gift, including ajinomoto [monosodium glutamate], sugar, candies, and pencils. He describes the shortages of basic necessities in Japan and states that all children under age 8 do not know the real taste of sugar. He also expresses his …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-210/

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