United States civilians

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-284)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of Diamond Head in distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-284/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-457)

Black and white photographic print of statue heads. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47 Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-457/

img Byodo-in Temple (ddr-one-2-27)

Black and white photographic print of Byodo-in temple in Uji. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/PHOENIX HALL/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-27/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-443)

Black and white photographic print of a pathway in Nara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-443/

img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-106)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi (standing), David Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at table with steaming pot. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Miyoko hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-106/

img Visit to Oshima-Gun (ddr-one-2-624)

Black and white photographic print of Dr. Kanemori’s daughter seated with her husband standing behind her. Dr. Kanemori is a dentist from Seattle and a relative of Heidi Okihara, whom the donor was traveling with to meet extended family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-624/

img Aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" (ddr-one-2-715)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Chucky and Mrs. Doyel on deck chair aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" en route to Japan. Inscribed on the back: "14 SEP 49/U.S.T. GEN SULTAN/CHUCKY & MRS DOYEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-715/

img Acadia Leaving Port of Seattle (ddr-one-2-281)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, leaving Seattle harbor with two gulls flying in foreground and ships in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-281/

img Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-704)

Black and white photographic print of Jorgensen house’s side gable with lounge chair in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-704/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-592)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals climbing an outdoor staircase near Mimori’s Restaurant.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-592/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-482)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals in boats on the Hozu River in Kyoto Prefecture.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-482/

img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-644)

Black and white photographic print of Shunya, Shiuko Sakai’s paternal uncle, standing in the garden.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-644/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-327)

Black and white photographic print of the Park Hotel's façade from across the street. Inscribed on the back: "Park Hotel/'46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-327/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-53)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito (bride), Shiuko Sakai, Capt. Waddington and Capt. Humphries. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-53/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-295)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers are on deck smiling for camera: (from left) unidentified man, Shiuko Sakai wearing life vest, unidentified man kneeling down, and Ella Thomas wearing life vest.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-295/

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-690)

Black and white photographic print of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf with a boat in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-690/

img Yasukuni Shrine (ddr-one-2-251)

Black and white photographic print of Yasukuni Shrine grounds with column in foreground, lantern in middle ground and trees in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-251/

img Fishing at Miyazu Village (ddr-one-2-75)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified men pulling in fishing nets at Miyazu, near Maizuru, Japan. Inscribed on back: "29 MAY 49/MIYAZU (NEAR MAIZURU)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-75/

img Children in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-430)

Black and white photographic print of approximately 25 unidentified children standing in group. One boy is wearing suspenders and standing on the far right. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto '47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-430/

img Byodo-In Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-437)

Black and white photographic print of a sign describing “Byodo-In Temple” in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-437/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-331)

Black and white photographic print of view leaving Tokyo film studio with utility pole on the left side of the image and two unidentified bicyclists on the right side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-331/

img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-141)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi’s oldest daughter Junko. Inscribed on back: " '56/Yoko y USHIJIMA's /daughter/Jun 4 1/2." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-141/

img Asuka-en Nara (ddr-one-2-277)

Large black and white photographic print of the Nara Buddha statue. On obverse is stamped: "Photo. Asuka-en/Nara Japan" Photograph is in a folder in back of photo album.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-277/

img Roosevelt Recreation Center (ddr-one-2-675)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri in white swimsuit, Peggy Pedlo, Shiuko Sakai, and Betty Whaley seated in front of white fence at pool at Roosevelt Recreation Center in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "2 Aug 47/Roosevelt Rec."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-675/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-686)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Kiku and Heidi Okihara standing aboard the deck en route to San Francisco, with both women holding cameras.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-686/

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