Post-World War II
Japan
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Scenic view with mountain in the background (ddr-densho-299-210)
Caption: "Scenic view on the road to Nikko."
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Wooden homes in Tokyo (ddr-densho-299-27)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-2109. 30 March 49 / NRS Project: / Two story wooden domestic dwellings / in Tokyo area. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army."
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Rickshaws and buses on the streets of Tokyo (ddr-densho-299-124)
Caption: "1946. The only transportation for the public, charcoal fueled buses and rickshas [sic]. Only other / vehicles on the streets of Tokyo, jeeps and other armed forces vehicles."
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Sadao Araki testifying on his own behalf during the trials (ddr-densho-299-157)
Caption: "Sadao Araki, Former war minister, minister of supreme war council, education minister / became the first of 25 to testify on his own behalf."
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United States and Japanese soldiers looking at confiscated equipment (ddr-densho-299-2)
Caption on reverse: "More / confiscated / and captured / equipment."
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A basket shop owner and his family (ddr-densho-299-22)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-3062. 23 April 1948 / Living standards in Japan: / This photograph of a Japanese family / is to be used in a S & S feature story / on the difference in living standards / throughout Japan. Mr. T. Kakizawa / (extreme right), directs an employee / in his lacquer basket shop …
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A barge in a flood control canal (ddr-densho-299-33)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1869. 18 March 49 / NRS Project: / Flood control (public works) on a / drainage canal of the Ara River, not / far from the heart of Tokyo, which / is also used for navigation. River / barge used for transportation. / Photographer - Dunn / Photograph by U.S. Army."
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Japanese farm in the mountains (ddr-densho-299-62)
Caption on reverse: "WPA-46-69189. 25 Nov 46 / Japanese Farm: / This Japanese farm in the mountain range / of Yamanashi Prefecture is a good example / of the clean, well kept, and fully culti- / vated fields of the Japanese farm. / Photographer - Wheeler / Photograph by U.S. Army"
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Firefighter demonstration in Tokyo with new equipment (ddr-densho-299-168)
Caption: "Thrilled with gifts of modern firefighting equipment, firefighters give a demonstration to / the populace of downtown Tokyo."
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A farmer hoeing a field to plant rice (ddr-densho-299-8)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-47-77281. 14 July 47 / Rice planted in Japan: / A rice paddy near Mount Fuji, Japan, / is prepared for planting by hoeing / unplowed portions of the field by / hand. This field, flooded to a / depth of eight inches, will do its / part in alleviated Japan's serious / …
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Farmers learning about the land reform laws (ddr-densho-299-194)
Caption: "Farmers at a meeting where they learn about the land reform laws which were enacted for / their benefit."
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Japanese fruit store in Tokyo (ddr-densho-299-64)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-2012. 30 March 49 / NRS Construction Project: / Typical fruit shop in metropolitan / Tokyo area showing the sale of many / varieties of mikon (citrus) and / apples. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army."
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Shinto priests walk through temple entrance (ddr-densho-299-57)
Caption on reverse: "Shinto / priests / at / entrance / to temple."
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Buildings destroyed in an earthquake (ddr-densho-299-40)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-48-5472. 29 June 48 / Japanese southern coast hit by earth- / quake: / This pile of burning rubble marks the / spot of a Japanese machine factory / which was completely destroyed by an / earthquake on 28 June 1948. The city / of Fukui, Japan, and surrounding area / was the …
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Japanese political demonstrations (ddr-densho-299-137)
Caption: "On May 1st demonstrations re permitted as a sign that democracy is at work."
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Monk calling others to prayer (ddr-densho-299-223)
Caption: "Centuries of calling monks to prayer have worn a groove in the fish."
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A building under construction (ddr-densho-299-31)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1439. 1 March 49 / NRS Project: / Scaffolding around a building in Tokyo, / Japan, showing the use of wood for / repair purposes. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army. "
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Japanese woman with her two children (ddr-densho-299-34)
Caption on reverse: "Woman wearing / mompei with baby / on her back, / wearing getas / on her feet."
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Japanese farmer with his ox working in the fields (ddr-densho-299-177)
Caption: "Oxen are ideal for work in the muddy fields."
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Generals Eisenhower and Eichelberger (ddr-densho-299-186)
Two photos. Caption: "General Eisenhower and General Eichelberger Commanding General 8th Army" Hand written note: "Photos I took / of the top / generals."
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Japanese woman dressed for a festival (ddr-densho-299-179)
Caption: "Festival kimono but no wig."
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Japanese fisherman hauling in Tuna (ddr-densho-299-17)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1018. 8 Feb 49 / NRS Project: / Japanese fishermen lay nets off the coast / of Odawara, Japan, for the day's tuna catch. / Photographer - Orzio / Photograph by U.S. Army."
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Judges of the Tokyo war crimes trials (ddr-densho-299-162)
Caption: "Judges representing the many allied powers listen to the attorneys for the prosecution / and defense."
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Farming in bombed out areas (ddr-densho-299-12)
Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1871. 18 March 49 / NRS Project: / Utilization of every available plot / of ground - use of the soil between / the foundations of bombed out areas / for growing foodstuffs. Tokyo. / Photographer - Dunn / Photograph by U.S. Army."