Theodore Akimoto Family Collection ddr-densho-299

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Monkey statues in Nikko (ddr-densho-299-212)
img Monkey statues in Nikko (ddr-densho-299-212)
Caption: "The original 'hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil' monkeys in Nikko."
Aerial view of the Daibutsuden (ddr-densho-299-213)
img Aerial view of the Daibutsuden (ddr-densho-299-213)
Caption: "Daibutsuden from an artillery spotter plane, a piper cub."
The Daibutsuden (ddr-densho-299-214)
img The Daibutsuden (ddr-densho-299-214)
Caption: "Daibutsuden. Home of the huge bronze buddah. Largest wooden structure in the / world. Some idea of the size can be made by looking at the people in the doorway."
Buddhist monks (ddr-densho-299-216)
img Buddhist monks (ddr-densho-299-216)
Caption: "Buddhist monks in their traditional attire."
Bell in Nara Park (ddr-densho-299-218)
img Bell in Nara Park (ddr-densho-299-218)
Caption: 'Daibutsu Bell in Nara Park. Note the size of the bell by comparing to the children."
Gateway to Shinagawa Shrine (ddr-densho-299-219)
img Gateway to Shinagawa Shrine (ddr-densho-299-219)
Caption: "Torii or gateway to Shinagawa Shrine. Completed 1636 after 12 years of labor by 15,000 men"
Monk calling others to prayer (ddr-densho-299-223)
img Monk calling others to prayer (ddr-densho-299-223)
Caption: "Centuries of calling monks to prayer have worn a groove in the fish."
Lake after a typhoon with mountain in the background (ddr-densho-299-224)
img Lake after a typhoon with mountain in the background (ddr-densho-299-224)
Caption: "The morning after a typhoon. The fisherman was bailing out his boat and ruining the reflection. He finally / understood and sat quietly so I could take this photo without ripples."
Letter requesting kind treatment for a family who treated American POWs well (ddr-densho-299-225)
doc Letter requesting kind treatment for a family who treated American POWs well (ddr-densho-299-225)
Hand written note with typed copy. Note reads: "Sept. 9, 1945 / To: American Occupational Forces / The men who's names are offered below, & others, request that consideration be extended / the residents of this house for the friendly / attitude & kindness these people / have always shown during and after hostilities to / …
American soldier guarding royal palace (ddr-densho-299-226)
img American soldier guarding royal palace (ddr-densho-299-226)
Caption: "1st Cavalry Guard at one of the entrances to the Royal Palace."
Note regarding Japanese paintings (ddr-densho-299-227)
doc Note regarding Japanese paintings (ddr-densho-299-227)
Note regarding paintings Japanese Army artists made which were displayed in conquered areas. After the war these paintings were moved to a museum where the author took pictures of many of them. The author cannot recall doing this though and jokes about his senility.
Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of the Death March to Bataan (ddr-densho-299-228)
img Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of the Death March to Bataan (ddr-densho-299-228)
Caption: "Painting showing the Allied troops captured in Corregidor beginning the 'Death March to Bataan.'" Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places in the lands that they had conquered such as Manchuria, and parts …
Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of an aircraft carrier (ddr-densho-299-229)
img Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of an aircraft carrier (ddr-densho-299-229)
Caption: "This style of painting 'Notan' is reminiscent of woodblock printing. Japanese Aircraft Carrier." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places in the lands that they had conquered such as Manchuria, and parts of …
Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of the destruction of the British ships Prince of Wales and Repulse (ddr-densho-299-230)
img Photo of Japanese Army artist's painting of the destruction of the British ships Prince of Wales and Repulse (ddr-densho-299-230)
Caption: "The painting shows the sinking of the British 'Prince of Wales' and the 'Repulse.' Artistic license / shows the two ships closer than in actual fact." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places …
Close up of a larger painting of Japanese settlers and natives of Saipan committing suicide (ddr-densho-299-231)
img Close up of a larger painting of Japanese settlers and natives of Saipan committing suicide (ddr-densho-299-231)
Caption: "This is a detail from a larger painting showing natives of Saipan and Japanese settlers ready to throw / themselves over the cliff at the right rather than submit themselves to the torture and death that they were told / they would face when our troops invaded." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many …
Photo of painting showing the Japanese invading oil producing countries (ddr-densho-299-232)
img Photo of painting showing the Japanese invading oil producing countries (ddr-densho-299-232)
Caption: "The United States placed an embargo on oil to show our displeasure of Japan's incursions into Korea / and Manchuria. Using the embargo as a pretext, Japan invaded oil producing countries saying oil / was necessary for their survival." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. …
Photo of a painting of Japanese paratroopers (ddr-densho-299-233)
img Photo of a painting of Japanese paratroopers (ddr-densho-299-233)
Caption: "Japanese Paratroopers landing on a Pacific island. Notan(?) style of painting." Ted Akimoto noted that "during the war many large paintings were made by Japanese Army artists. Some paintings were 8 feet long. These paintings were displayed in public places in the lands that they had conquered such as Manchuria, and parts of China. After …

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