Post-World War II

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-408)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on snow-covered steps at Hibiya Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-408/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-60)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes, Tami Okamura, Lt. Col. Glenn and Olinda Saito seated on a boat with ships on right side of image and in background. 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 …

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img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-197)

Black and white photographic print of a statue in the middle of hot springs.

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img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-180)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai sitting in her room at the Park Hotel that she shared with Tami Okamura and one other woman, decorated with a Christmas tree and bed in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-180/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-581)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and Harue Toyoji's children in their village. Back row, left to right: Shiuko Sakai and Taeko Toyoji; front row left to right: Samaye Toyoji and Takako Toyoji.

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img Takahashi Family Skiing (ddr-one-2-148)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi and daughter Junko standing on skis outside in snow. Inscribed on back: "4 Jan 57/Jun." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-148/

img Meeting with Navajo Woman (ddr-one-2-706)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara with a Navajo woman in unknown location standing in front of “Indian Building.”

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img Meiji Art Museum (ddr-one-2-355)

Black and white photographic print of the Meiji Art Museum from across the street. Inscribed on back: "DEC 48/MEIJI ART MUSEUM."

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-440)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman standing to the left of a post in front of fish-shaped gong. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-465)

Black and white photographic print of a woman carrying a baby on her back standing adjacent to the lantern base.

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img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-591)

Black and white photographic print of Itsukushima Torii in left background with lanterns and tree in foreground.

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img Visit to Smaller Falls in Nikko (ddr-one-2-507)

Black and white photographic print of Smaller Falls.

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-612)

Black and white photographic print of Kawaguchi garden with unidentified man standing in front of house and holding a baby (relatives of Shiuko Sakai).

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-224)

Black and white photographic print of building in the distance.

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img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-527)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Mr. Chang, Yo Tajiri (examining her camera) and Peggy Pedlow standing on the boat to or from Matsushima. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

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img Atami Hotel (ddr-one-2-416)

Black and white photographic print of Atami Hotel with hotel in the foreground and seascape in the background. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "4-12 '47/ATAMI HOTEL."

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img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-381)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai dressed in a kimono and standing in front of Asa’s house with an armchair behind her. Inscribed on back: "22 Feb."

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img Visit to Otaru (ddr-one-2-719)

Black and white photographic print of Hotel near Otaru (Utamoi) taken from the water. Inscribed on the back: "A HOTEL NEAR OTARU/(UTAMOI).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-719/

img Kamakura Buddha Statue (ddr-one-2-24)

Black and white photographic print of a crowd walking on a path to and from a large Kamakura Buddha statue, with monument visible on the right side of the image.

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img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-652)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified girls standing in front of house with stone wall in background.

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img Sharing a Meal (ddr-one-2-359)

Black and white photographic print of a Japanese meal at unknown location with three unidentified men seated at the table.

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img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-664)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s maternal relative’s daughter standing in front of wood fence.

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-234)

Black and white photographic print of a street scene, including a bus driving away and a group of unidentified individuals on the left side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-234/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-526)

Black and white photographic print of (from left), Shiuko Sakai, Peggy Pedlow and Yo Tajiri standing on dock in Matsushima (probably), with three unidentified boys standing to their left. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-526/

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-692)

Black and white photographic print of “Neptune Seafood” restaurant with car on left of frame at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-692/

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