Post-World War II

img Matsuzakaya Department Store (ddr-one-2-242)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo’s Matsuzakaya department store with artwork adorning the exterior wall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-242/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-596)

Black and white photographic print of Torii gate, submerged in water, visible from Itsukushima Shrine.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-596/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-270)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house outside of Tokyo with seven individuals standing or seated around dining table. From left: Olinda Saito seated, Olinda’s boyfriend Raymond Funakoshi (standing), unidentified Japanese athlete (seated), unidentified woman, Olinda’s youngest sister Aki Saito (standing), Tami Okamura (seated) and Olinda Saito’s mother (seated). Olinda was a Japanese citizen …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-270/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-557)

Black and white photographic print of view of interior grounds from a Fujiya Hotel room. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-557/

img Mt. Aso Crater (ddr-one-2-204)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing at the rim of the crater with steam rising from behind.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-204/

img Woodblock Print Demonstration (ddr-one-2-399)

Black and white photographic print of woodblock print demonstration with crowd of unidentified individuals present during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is seated on the right side of the image wearing dark coat, and Yo Tagiri is seated to Shiuko’s right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-399/

img Tokyo Central Train Station (ddr-one-2-345)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo central train station with unidentified individuals walking toward the station. Inscribed on the back: "SEPT 47 TOKYO CENTRAL STATION."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-345/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-161)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta and Shiuko Sakai standing outside with pole on the right side of the image. Inscribed on back: "AUG 50/SHINJUKU GARDENS."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-161/

img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-190)

Black and white photographic print of sign on window that reads “Shiroike Jigoku.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-190/

img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-709)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara holding a jacket and standing at the Sacramento State fairgrounds with building in background. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-709/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-49)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at American Club in Tokyo, Japan, with (from left): Col. Stewart, unidentified, Mrs. Stewart, Capt. Waddington, Lt. Downs, unidentified, unidentified, Olinda Saito (bride), Capt. Humphries, Shiuko Sakai, Maj. Bach, Lt. Zuretti, unidentified, Maj. Dickie, unidentified, Mrs. Bach, and Capt. Townsend. Shiuko …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-49/

img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-65)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on boat and holding an octopus with a stick. 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.” Inscribed on back: "ABURA-TSUBO 12 JUNE 49/S. & THE …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-65/

img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-661)

Black and white photographic print of Taeko Sakai, daughter of Ataru Sakai (Shiuko Sakai’s cousin), wearing traditional clothing and headdress with flowers. Inscribed on the back: "Taeko 1952."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-661/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-488)

Black and white photographic print of the Hozu River rocky shoreline, with boat pole visible on the left side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-488/

img Family and Neighbors in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-13)

Black and white photographic print of Chic, a friend of the donor’s family from Seattle, standing in front of a building, holding a baby, and surrounded by over a dozen unidentified children from his Tokyo neighborhood.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-13/

img Visit to Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-90)

Black and white photographic print of Nori standing on a sandy beach with her hand on her hat. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-90/

img On the Roof of the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-321)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Sgt. Wray standing in front of lantern on roof of NYK building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-321/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-272)

Black and white photographic print of six individuals at Olinda Saito’s house posing at dining room table: from left- Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura, Olinda’s mother and an unidentified woman. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-272/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-656)

Black and white photographic print of a warehouse where soy sauce is made with daughter-in-law of Shiuko Sakai’s aunt standing in center of frame.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-656/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-471)

Color photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and two unidentified boys feeding a deer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-471/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-552)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated in a folding chair by the swimming pool at Fujiya Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-552/

img View from NYK Building (ddr-one-2-344)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo central train station in distance taken from NYK building window with a bus parked in lot that Shiuko Sakai would take to Park Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "24 May 47/Tokyo Station from office window/route 2 busses we ride."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-344/