The church as located on Washington Street. A note on the back reads: "Church Fujikai. Rev. Komura."

Caption on reverse: "Arthur Yamada, Hideo Kawaguchi, George Hikiji, Bob Komura, Duchie Nagai, Kenji Nakamichi."

Original WRA caption: This shows outside of Canteen (general store) operated by the Co-operative Enterprises, Inc. The large size sign says there is to be a big sale of hardware, drugs, cosmetics, etc. The sign, upper right, is a notice of a Buddhist lecture[.] [I]t has no connection with the Co-op.

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Komuro returns. The painter Komuro came back to Japan from Europe by the ship Asama Maru at 10 a.m. on July 9th. The ship entered Yokohama port, then he took a train from there, arriving in Tokyo Station at 10 p.m. The photo is Mr. Komura with his wife and daughters, who …

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Painter Komuro visits Europe. A giant star in Japanese painting circles, Suiun Komuro left for Europe accompanied by his wife and the painter Hiroshima. They left Tokyo Station at 9 a.m. on the 18th, and took the ship Miyazaki Maru from Kobe on the 20th. There were many people at the station …

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Group photograph of the Second National Young Buddhist convention attendees.