Post-World War II

img Visit to Sendai (ddr-one-2-524)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri, Shiuko Sakai and Peggy Pedlow walking toward camera down a street in Sendai. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Sendai."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-524/

img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-662)

Black and white photographic print of Noriko Sakai, daughter of Ataru Sakai (Shiuko Sakai’s cousin), holding a doll and standing in the family house. Inscribed on the back: "Noriko 1953."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-662/

img Odori in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-28)

Black and white photographic print of dancers at a festival dance (“odori”) in Kyoto. Dancer in the center of image is holding a decorated pole and dancer on the right side of the image in the foreground is holding a fan. Inscribed on back: "17 APRIL 49/MIYAKO ODORI/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-28/

img Buddhist Monks in Nara (ddr-one-2-439)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified Buddhist monks. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47." Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-439/

img Boat Trip to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-616)

Black and white photographic print of seascape taken during boat trip from Yamaguchi to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-616/

img Ida Takatomi's House (ddr-one-2-269)

Black and white photographic print of Ida Takatomi’s home outside Tokyo with Ida seated in hallway, son Ideo seated on her left and Tami Okamura seated on her right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-269/

img Wedding of Ned and Keiko Glenn (ddr-one-2-215)

Black and white photographic print of Colonel Ryder (far left), Ned Glenn, Keiko Glenn and unidentified woman holding drink glasses. Col. Ryder was the army attache at the U.S. embassy and by that time, Detachment S was under auspices of U.S. Embassy. Inscribed on back: "'55."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-215/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-166)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Anna Kim, Shiuko Sakai, Joyce Lee, and Tami Okamura standing in front of a hotel with flag pole in center of image. Donor stated that this hotel was located near Aya Taketomi’s summer home and served as a place for military and civilian personnel to have “R and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-166/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-124)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta and Tami Okamura standing outside at the Fujiya Hotel's grounds with trees in background. Inscribed on back: "SEP 50/ GREENGATE VILLA GARDEN/FUJIYA." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-124/

img Takarazuka Park (ddr-one-2-201)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi and Shiuko Sakai, with Shiuko holding a parasol. A round building with statue is visible in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-201/

img Kyoto Hotel (ddr-one-2-186)

Black and white photographic print of exterior of Kyoto Hotel with an unidentified man walking towards its entrance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-186/

img Shiuko Sakai in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-36)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of tree and stream in Kyoto, with a truck and unidentified individuals in the background on other side of stream. Inscribed on back: "MARUYAMA PARK/MAY 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-36/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-627)

Black and white photographic print of ferry docking in Miyajima with lamp pole on the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-627/

img Mt. Aso Crater (ddr-one-2-203)

Black and white photographic print of steam rising from the crater.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-203/

img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-506)

Black and white photographic print of trees in foreground, lake and small bridge in middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-506/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-176)

Black and white photographic print of Aya Taketomi standing outside wearing a scarf and holding grass with tree branches in background. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/KARUIZAWA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-176/

img Phoenix Hall (ddr-one-2-438)

Black and white photographic print of Phoenix Hall exterior in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-438/

img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-66)

Black and white photographic print of netting, octopus and two fish on the boat's deck. 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. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” This image depicts the octopus that Shiuko Sakai (the donor) caught. Inscribed …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-66/

img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-112)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito sitting in the snow. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/ MIYOKO/HILL DOWN TO STATION."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-112/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-628)

Black and white photographic print of Toshiaki seated on a stone (Shiuko Sakai's first cousin twice removed).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-628/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-447)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals on the stairs at Todai-Ji temple in Nara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-447/

img Visit to Lake Chuzenji (ddr-one-2-502)

Black and white photographic print of view from Lake Chuzenji looking down on the valley. Inscribed on back: "25 May 47/Looking down into valley"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-502/

img Sacred Hearts Bazaar (ddr-one-2-4)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified young girls seated on the ground eating food sold at the Sacred Hearts Bazaar in Tokyo. Inscribed on back: "21 SEPT 49/SACRED HEARTS BAZAAR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-4/

img Sailing with Jan Satow (ddr-one-2-244)

Black and white photographic print of Jane Satow, a friend of the donor, wearing a swimsuit and sitting on the edge of a sailboat at an unknown location.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-244/

img Train Ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-567)

Black and white photographic print of blurry fields in foreground and Mt. Fuji rising above haze in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-567/

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