Travel

img Group photograph on deck of the M.S. Chichibu Maru (ddr-densho-494-2)

Names of passengers written on photograph in Japanese and English. Caption on webpage: "Leaving San Francisco \ Meriko traveled second class" and "Among the other second-class passengers was Mitsuko Neeno (later Nishimoto) (1920-2015), with whom Meriko became friends."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-2/

doc Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 (ddr-densho-494-52)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-52/

img Two women on the deck of a ship (ddr-densho-494-3)

Caption on webpage: "Meriko's ocean-going conveyance for the return trip was the Tatuta Maru. Evidently, Japan's war preparations already included using female personnel on civilian ships. The subject is identified as 'Tarkie'. The ship was torpedoed by the US Navy in early 1943." and "Here, Tarkie [an officer on the ship Tatuta Maru] stands with Miss …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-3/

doc Meriko Maida: Last Link to Japan (ddr-densho-494-49)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-49/

img Group photo celebrating a birthday (ddr-densho-494-14)

Meriko Maida second from left. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "The now familiar group celebrates Meriko's birthday in February …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-14/

img Group photo on a bridge (ddr-densho-494-12)

Meriko Maida on far left. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Although we no longer know who they were, Meriko …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-12/

doc From the scrapbook of Torayoshi Muraki Maida (in Japan until 1919) (ddr-densho-494-53)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-53/

img Muraki Family photo at family grave (ddr-densho-494-15)

Caption on webpage: "On to Kebara, Wakayama Prefecture, 1954" and "Meriko has moved on to the native home of her father (still in the US at this time), some of whose relatives populate this picture."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-15/

img Two women in front of a Torii at Yasukuni Shrine (ddr-densho-494-10)

Haru (Tokuno) Fukushima (left) and Meriko Maida (right). Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Among their travel destinations, Haru and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-10/

img Meriko on the bus (ddr-densho-494-30)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-30/

img Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida (ddr-densho-494-48)

Caption on website: "Picture bride and picture groom / Picture bride and picture groom" and "The prospective groom, Torayoshi Muraki, 1919"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-48/

img Meriko in bed (ddr-densho-494-26)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-26/

img People at a ship port (ddr-densho-494-16)

Ship in background called Philippine Bear. Caption on webpage: "On to Kebara, Wakayama Prefecture, 1954" and "The Philippine Bear was not the ship on which Meriko returned to the US, but the crowd appreciates a good send-off, anyway. Meriko returned on the President Wilson."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-16/

doc M.S. Chichibu Maru (ddr-densho-494-1)

Postcard of the M.S. Chichibu Maru. Caption reads, "N.Y.K. Line, M.S. Chichibu Maru 17,500 Gross Tons." Caption on webpage: "Leaving San Francisco \ Meriko traveled second class" and "The Chichibu Maru was in service 1930-1943. Was sunk by US forces en route to Singapore."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-1/

img Group photo playing mahjong (ddr-densho-494-13)

Meriko Maida in center. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Here, Kebara cousin Tsuyoshi visits the Fukushima home, together with …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-13/

img Meriko at Arlington Cemetery (ddr-densho-494-31)

Caption on webpage: "Pictures from the later life of Meriko Maida, 1973-2012 / From Richmond to Sacramento / Meriko lived for many years in Richmond, California with her younger sister Junko and brother-in-law Shoichi Kimura. She later lived in various configurations with her other sister, Asako Tokuno. On some occasions, she visited both Seattle and Washington, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-31/

img Group photo around a desk (ddr-densho-494-11)

Meriko Maida on the right. Caption on webpage: "In Tokyo \ The album begins in Tokyo with pictures with the Fukushima family. As with many other pictures in this album, Meriko's sister-in-law Haru Tokuno Fukushima appears often in travels by the two (sometimes three, with Kozo)." and "Here, host Kozo Fukushima (1903-1978) celebrates his 50th birthday. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-11/

img Ship officer with a life preserver and binoculars (ddr-densho-494-19)

Caption on webpage: "Going back home, 1939 \ Meriko's ocean-going conveyance for the return trip was the Tatuta Maru. Evidently, Japan's war preparations already included using female personnel on civilian ships. The subject is identified as 'Tarkie'. The ship was torpedoed by the US Navy in early 1943." and "Meriko identifies this ship officer as 'Tarkie', …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-19/

img Balcony in Venice (ddr-densho-451-53)

Written on verso: where Juliet was wooed by Romeo, Verona Italy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-53/

img Tourists admire a statue (ddr-densho-451-51)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-451-51/

doc National Park Aso postcard (ddr-densho-483-389)

Yellowed black and white postcard of two landscapes at Aso Kuju National Park labeled "National Park Aso" printed in English with remaining text in Japanese

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-389/

doc National Park Aso postcard (ddr-densho-483-384)

Black and white postcard of four composite photos of Aso Kuju National Park labeled "National Park Aso" printed in English with remaining text in Japanese

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-384/

doc National Park Aso postcard (ddr-densho-483-388)

Yellowed black and white postcard of a waterfall at Aso Kuju National Park labeled "National Park Aso" printed in English with remaining text in Japanese

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-388/