Post-World War II

doc Japanese newspaper article (ddr-densho-335-60)

An article covering George Rockrise meeting his extended family in Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-60/

doc The Nisei Weekender, Vol. 1, No. 19 (May 2, 1946) (ddr-densho-358-3)

Selected article titles: "Claims Commission Proposed" (p.1, 4), "Community to Be Mobilized to Supply Relief to Japan" (p.1), "Kuroki to Represent JACL Veterans in Protest Against Discriminatory Acts" (p.1), "Nisei March in First May 1 Parade in 5 Years" (p.3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-3/

img Nisei soldier poses with Christmas float (ddr-densho-397-259)

Takashi Matsui's poses in front of a Christmas parade float. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II..

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-259/

img Welsh Fusiliers (ddr-densho-397-104)

The caption in the photo album reads "Emblem fr Royal Welsh Fusiliers atop head of goat. Nov. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-104/

img Billet room (ddr-densho-397-285)

The caption in the photo album reads "Subject: radiator part of my suite". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-285/

img Tree lined road in Japan (ddr-densho-397-89)

The caption in the photo album reads "Out of focus Oct. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-89/

img Repatriates (ddr-densho-397-350)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - The custom house charm apparently potato fed on the plump side". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-350/

img Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-306)

The caption in the photo album reads "Viewed from atop Nichiro Fisheries Jan. '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-306/

img Sunken boats in Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-302)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sunken military crafts of defeated Japan Hakodate Harbor Jan. '47".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-302/

img Japanese workers (ddr-densho-397-274)

The caption in the photo album reads "Workers at lunch in front of Palace Nov. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-274/

img Soldiers on repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-347)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Gazing at the gruesome repat ship Mar '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-347/

img Takarazuka Revue (ddr-densho-397-122)

Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-122/

img Judges arriving at War Ministry Building (ddr-densho-397-130)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - Judges entering Lumin Bldg as Yukio looks on". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-130/

img Sapporo market (ddr-densho-397-193)

The caption in the photo album reads "Market area Sapporo a potato peeler vendor". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-193/

img Japanese Nationals at dinner (ddr-densho-397-167)

The caption in the photo album reads "Keio Grads: from Left (3) Prof, Keio U (4) Branch MGR, Mitsukoshi, Sendai". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-167/

img Hakodate Harbor from Girl's High School (ddr-densho-397-311)

The caption from the photo album reads "From Girls High School toward harbor". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-311/

img Young repatriates (ddr-densho-397-361)

The caption in the photo album reads "Worse than Evacuation!". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-361/

img Japanese town from train (ddr-densho-397-84)

The caption in the photo album reads "Yawata One Year after the War. Taken from Train Oct. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-84/

img Three men at a resturant (ddr-densho-397-140)

The caption in the photo album reads "A national - Shibuya - Misaki". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-140/

img Police direct repatriates (ddr-densho-397-363)

The caption in the photo album reads "Female police are not necessarily 'tough'". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-363/

img Ship in Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-279)

Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-279/

img Repatriates waiting to disembark (ddr-densho-397-354)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anxious repats await orders to disembark". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-354/

img Leaving Honshu (ddr-densho-397-212)

The caption in the photo album reads "As we leave Honshu". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-212/

img Inoculation on repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-384)

The caption in the photo album reads "Ouch! It hurts! Inoculation on deck of repat ship." Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-384/

img American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-171)

The caption in the photo album reads "MG Capt". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-171/

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