United States civilians

img Kamakura Buddha Statue (ddr-one-2-257)

Black and white photographic print of Kamakura Buddha statue with unidentified individuals standing at the top of the stairs in front of the statue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-257/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-579)

Black and white photographic print of Harue Toyoji’s children, Taeko Toyoji and Takako Toyoji (seated in Taeko’s lap) at Harue’s house, with doll on stand to Taeko’s left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-579/

img Puppet Show at Gekijo Theater (ddr-one-2-185)

Black and white photographic print of a puppet show (Bunraku) with four unidentified male puppeteers holding dolls. Inscribed on back: "BUNRAKU/TOKYO GEKIJO/OCT '47/(PUPPET SHOW)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-185/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-687)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on deck of the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” with railing behind her and flotation device hung along the railing to her right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-687/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-533)

Black and white photographic print of approach to Fujiya Hotel at Miyanoshita, outside Tokyo, with tree in foreground, bridge below, and mountains in background. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-533/

img Under a Tree (ddr-one-2-339)

Black and white photographic print of a body of water with a tree branch in left foreground and Tokyo buildings in background. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-339/

img Visiting Kasuga Shrine in Nara (ddr-one-2-463)

Black and white photographic print of Kasuga shrine with multiple lanterns hanging in a row. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-463/

img Aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" (ddr-one-2-716)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Atsuko seated, Shiuko Sakai standing with Atsuko’s daughter Lynne in front of her aboard the Gen. Daniel T. Sultan’s deck en route to Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-716/

img General McArthur's Car in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-411)

Black and white photographic print of General Douglas McArthur’s Cadillac driving in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "5 Jul 48/MACARTHUR'S CADALLAC."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-411/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-326)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Ella Thomas standing in front of Park Hotel entrance with an unidentified man in background. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-326/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-59)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes (wearing cap), Tami Okamura, Lt. Col. Glenn and Olinda Saito seated on boat with sail in upper portion of image. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-59/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-117)

Black and white photographic print of cars parked in front of a bridge with the Fujiya Hotel in background. Printed in the lower left corner: "'Entrence'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-117/

img Lunch on a Rock Wall (ddr-one-2-423)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri, May Ideta and Shiuko Sakai (in plaid shirt and striped socks) having lunch while seated on rocks in front of rock wall on way home from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-423/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-91)

Black and white photographic print of Kay Fujikado standing on a dock holding a fishing pole. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-91/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-608)

Black and white photographic print of Harue Toyoji standing in background with four unidentified Kawaguchi children in foreground at ferry landing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-608/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-468)

Black and white photographic print of temple exterior in Nara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-468/

img Visit to Oshima-Gun (ddr-one-2-625)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara standing with six unidentified adult relatives and an unidentified child held by standing man, with Heidi second from left in the back row.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-625/

img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-712)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai with Ferris wheels in background at the state fair in Sacramento. A woman in dark dress is walking to Shiuko’s left. Inscribed on the back:"4 SEPT 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-712/

img Fishing at Miyazu Village (ddr-one-2-74)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-74/

img Visit to Lake Chuzenji (ddr-one-2-501)

Black and white photographic print of view from Lake Chuzenji looking down on the valley, with building in view below.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-501/

img Guesthouse in Maizuru (ddr-one-2-87)

Black and white photographic print of a road with a guesthouse, where the Donor stayed while in Maizuru. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-87/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-175)

Black and white photographic print of Aya Taketomi standing outside wearing a scarf with her back to the camera. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/KARUIZAWA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-175/

img Visit to Lake Chuzenji (ddr-one-2-499)

Black and white photographic print of Lake Chuzenji with torii (gate) in right foreground and hill in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-499/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-658)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal aunt, with light shirt and dark skirt, standing under tree.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-658/

img Atami Hotel (ddr-one-2-418)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tagiri, Tami Okamura, and May Ideta at the Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "4-12 47/MAY TAMI YO/ATAMI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-418/

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