Post-World War II

img Japanese women (ddr-densho-397-296)

The caption in the photo album reads "The housemaids 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-397-296/

img Japanese Occupation photo album (ddr-densho-397-80)

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-397-80/

img Tokyo recovery (ddr-densho-397-102)

The caption in the photo album reads "Tokyo Recovery 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-397-102/

img Soldiers in front repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-372)

The caption in the photo album reads "First American officers seen on dock before landing Unzen Maru arrives for the 2d time". 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-397-372/

img Beach sunset (ddr-densho-397-256)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sunset in Kamakura". 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-397-256/

img Wreckage of Zero fighters (ddr-densho-397-93)

The caption in the photo album reads "Wreckage of Zero fighters Nr [near] Home, Kyoshu 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-397-93/

img Paratroopers landing (ddr-densho-397-185)

The caption in the photo album reads "11th Airborne Men Jump Sapporo Dec. '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-397-185/

img Dinner party in Sendai (ddr-densho-397-169)

The caption in the photo album reads "A major and a civilian from Miyagi Mil. Govt.". 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-397-169/

img Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-300)

The caption in the photo album reads "Long platform of Hakodate station 'To the ferry' platform Feb. '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-397-300/

img Doolittle Field (ddr-densho-397-100)

The caption in the photo album reads "Part of Hibaya Park - Doolittle Field 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-397-100/

img Airfield in Hokkaido (ddr-densho-397-218)

The caption in the photo album reads "Formerly a JPSE airbase now Chitose airfield". 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-397-218/

doc Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-245)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Down! ...'" 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-397-245/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-233)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - I climbed a tree too". 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-397-233/

img Downtown Sapporo in the snow (ddr-densho-397-183)

The caption in the photo album reads "Snow on Hokkaido Main Street". 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-397-183/

img Christmas parade float (ddr-densho-397-262)

A Christmas parade float in a Christmas parade during the U.S. occupation of Japan after World War II. The message on the side of float reads "Merry Christmas" and the back reads "1st Signal Troop". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-262/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-248)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Do away with the 500 yen Bracket!'". 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-397-248/

img American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-172)

The caption in the photo album reads "Serious Capt. Cross". 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-397-172/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-243)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Establish Minimum Wage Standards'". 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-397-243/

img Hakodate city center (ddr-densho-397-307)

The caption from the photo album reads "From atop Nichiro Fisheries toward city center 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-397-307/

img Central part of Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-198)

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-397-198/

img Four men (ddr-densho-397-146)

Four men pose for the camera. 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-397-146/

img Nisei soldier poses in front of Mount Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-301)

The caption in the photo album reads "With Hakodate Yama as background viewed from atop MP House (former Imp Fisheries Co) 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-397-301/

img Nisei soldier (ddr-densho-397-303)

The caption in the photo album reads "At main gate of Nichiro Fisheries Note: IX Corps shoulder patch". 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-397-303/

img Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-177)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sign says 'Sapporo Naebo'". 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-397-177/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-232)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - For a wider view". 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-397-232/

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