Post-World War II

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-660)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a white dress and cousin Ataru Sakai’s daughter at Hijiyama, Hiroshima. Inscribed on the back: "Hijiyama, Hiroshima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-660/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-633)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) an unidentified seated male Kawaguchi relative, husband of Shiuko’s maternal cousin (seated on right).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-633/

img Kokeshi Dolls and Temple Dog Figure (ddr-one-2-48)

Black and white photographic print of a grouping of figurines: a large wooden Kokeshi doll, a small wooden Kokeshi doll and a metal Temple dog figure. According to the Donor, during the war people in Japan surrendered metals for the war cause; during the post-war occupation a U.S. army officer retrieved the temple dog figure from …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-48/

img Visit to Okayama (ddr-one-2-671)

Black and white photographic print of Hisako Kageyama, a former playmate of Shiuko Sakai. Inscribed on the back: "1953. 3. 8." Stamp on the bottom in untranslated Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-671/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-532)

Black and white photographic print of street approach to Fujiya Hotel at Miyanoshita, outside of Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya Hotel/Miyanoshita."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-532/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-573)

Black and white photographic print of building with pile of debris on left and an unidentified child with his or her back to camera standing on the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-573/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-129)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a headscarf and a long coat, standing outside next to snowman at Hibiya Park in Tokyo. Inscribed on the bottom of the photograph in green ink: "15 Feb 1951- Tokyo."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-129/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-466)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified women holding umbrellas with a bus in the background. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-466/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-450)

Black and white photographic print of the stairs leading up to Todai-Ji temple in Nara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-450/

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-695)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Heidi Okihara standing on the end platform of cable car.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-695/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-385)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai dressed in a kimono standing in front of Asa’s house with lattice shadow pattern visible on ground to the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-385/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-329)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Ann Gazich, Aya Taketomi (wearing headscarf) and Ella Thomas standing in front of the Park Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46/Ella Aya Ann/Gazich."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-329/

img Odori in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-29)

Black and white photographic print of four dancers’ profiles at a festival dance (“odori”) in Kyoto, with several other dancers in background. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/MIYAKO ODORI/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-29/

img Boat Trip to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-617)

Black and white photographic print of seascape taken during boat trip from Yamaguchi to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun, with tree on left of frame, small island in middle-ground, and land in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-617/

img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-586)

Black and white photographic print of Itsukushima Shinto shrine with mountains in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-586/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-594)

Black and white photographic print of bridge in front of Shiuko Sakai’s previous childhood residence. This is where Shiuko Sakai lived in 1930 at age seven. To walk to her aunt’s house she would cross bridge, climb hill, and then descend. Shiuko Sakai's family home had a shop on first floor that sold souvenirs to tourists, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-594/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-229)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, Bill, and Tami Okamura walking outside toward photographer with trees and a car in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-229/

img Meeting with Navajo Woman (ddr-one-2-708)

Black and white photographic print of elderly Navajo woman with white boots in unknown location. Inscribed on the back: "SEPT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-708/

img Takarazuka Park (ddr-one-2-199)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified girl and boy sitting outside on a newspaper laid down on a low stone wall at Takarazuka Park in Osaka eating out of a can.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-199/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-481)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated in a boat on the Hozu River in Kyoto Prefecture.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-481/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-553)

Black and white photographic print of the Fujiya Hotel's tea house and garden, featuring waterwheel in the center. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-553/

img Taguchi Train Station (ddr-one-2-116)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals in a crowd standing outside at the Taguchi train station. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/TAGUCHI STATION."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-116/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-133)

Black and white photographic print of snow covered cars on a street with a building in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-133/

img Meiji Shrine (ddr-one-2-405)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura with white headscarf and dark purse standing near Meiji Shrine with a bicycle behind her.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-405/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-159)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals standing and sitting on chairs in Shinjuku Gardens. Inscribed on back: "AUG 50/SHINJUKU GARDENS."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-159/

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