Post-World War II

img Outside Dai Ichi Building (ddr-one-2-353)

Black and white photographic print of Yo Tajiri seated on a low wall—in background is Dai Ichi building (“Number One” building), where General Douglas MacArthur and his staff were located. Inscribed on the back: "'47/YO TAJIRI/BY THE MOAT/DAI ICHI BLDG IN BACK."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-353/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-312)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified smiling woman walking in front of business establishment, with partial image of unidentified man in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-312/

img Guesthouse in Maizuru (ddr-one-2-88)

Black and white photographic print of Kay Fujikado standing next to sign posted on a tree that reads “Guest House.” Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU/KAY."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-88/

img View from NYK Building (ddr-one-2-346)

Black and white photographic print of Imperial Palace grounds taken from NYK building with automobiles and bus parked in foreground. Inscribed on the back: "24 May 47/From office window (NYK)/Towards Palace grounds/Busses are wide."

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-311)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman wearing a kimono and shawl standing in front of vendor stand.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-311/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-51)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito (bride, on left) and Raymond Funakoshi (groom, on right) at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. The couple stand behind a table with cake, flower arrangements and candles, and hold glasses in their right hands. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-51/

img Outside the Imperial Palace (ddr-one-2-366)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yoko and friend by Imperial moat with tree branches overhead and water behind them.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-366/

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-691)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of wooden gate at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-691/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-539)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Gratten, Tami Okamura, and Shiuko Sakai walking around Fujiya Hotel ground, with Gratten in foreground and Tami and Shiuko in background. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya."

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img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-508)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Ella Thomas seated next to each other on the train to Nikko, feigning sleep. Inscribed on back: "24 May 47/On train on way to Nikko."

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img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-374)

Black and white photographic print of Gracia Becker and unidentified friend trying on dresses that Aya Taketomi brought. Gracia has her left hand on her friend’s shoulder. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Gracia, Ann Grazick, Shiuko and Tami Okamura were roommates at the Park Hotel (the …

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img Merry Go Round (ddr-one-2-248)

Black and white photographic print of Shuiko Sakai standing outside at unknown Tokyo location and wearing white dress with a “Merry Go Round” sign in background; unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on back: "4 July 50"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-248/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-102)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man skiing in a short-sleeved shirt, possibly Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi. This trip was Shiuko Sakai, the donor's, first time skiing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-102/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-134)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing outside in the snow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-134/

img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-69)

Black and white photographic print of beach and hills in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "30 JUNE 49/AMANO HASHIDATE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-69/

img Visit to Daiya River in Nikko (ddr-one-2-513)

Black and white photographic print of Hugo Paus, a Dutch correspondent, walking with umbrella and his back to camera toward sacred Red Shinkyo Bridge across Daiya River in Nikko.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-513/

img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-590)

Black and white photographic print of lanterns in the foreground and Itsukushima Shrine Torii in distance, partially submerged in water.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-590/

img Nara (ddr-one-2-433)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified individuals in Nara, a man in a raincoat and a woman holding a purse. Inscribed on the back: "Nara '47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-433/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-22)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of a monument.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-22/

img Visit to Los Angeles (ddr-one-2-698)

Black and white photographic print of automobiles in front of Los Angeles Union Station.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-698/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-392)

Black and white photographic print of group of female military personnel marching with flag during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo, the back of man with hat is visible in the foreground and trucks in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-392/

img Visit to Kegan Falls in Nikko (ddr-one-2-505)

Black and white photographic print of Kegan Falls, close up.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-505/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-583)

Black and white photographic print of Toyoji girls (from left) Samaye Toyoji, Taeko Toyoji, and Takako Toyoji standing together, with Heidi Okihara, who accompanied Shiuko Sakai on this trip, in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-583/