Post-World War II

img Meiji Building (ddr-one-2-338)

Black and white photographic print of the Meiji building, which was used by the U.S. military.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-338/

img Visit to Oshima-Gun (ddr-one-2-626)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara (second from left) standing with six unidentified adult relatives and one baby held by seated woman in a kimono.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-626/

img Train Ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-565)

Black and white photographic print of rice crops in the foreground and Mt. Fuji in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-565/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-390)

Black and white photographic print of four unidentified male military personnel marching in light colored uniforms with pistols carried at their hips, the blurred profile of an unidentified person is in the foreground and trees standing in background, during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "COL WILLOUGHBY/MAJ …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-390/

img Yasukuni Shrine (ddr-one-2-253)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) an unidentified woman [civilian working in Tokyo] and Tami Okamura standing outside Yasukuni Shrine grounds in front of a lantern.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-253/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-388)

Black and white photographic print of three military jeeps each carrying two unidentified men during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-388/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-98)

Yellowed black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta, Olinda Saito, and two unidentified men standing outside with skis and poles. This trip was Shiuko Sakai, the donor's, first time skiing. Stamped on back: "KODACOLOR PRINT/MADE BY/EASTMAN COMPANY/T.M. REGIS. U.S. PAT. OFF./MARCH 25, 1949."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-98/

img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-114)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified children standing in a snow bank next to a building with laundry hanging on a line. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/ MIYOKO SNOW BABIES."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-114/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-100)

Yellowed black and white photographic print of Ike No Daira ski resort with snow-covered roof in foreground. This trip was Shiuko Sakai, the donor's, first time skiing. Stamped on back: "KODACOLOR PRINT/MADE BY/EASTMAN COMPANY/T.M. REGIS. U.S. PAT. OFF./MARCH 25, 1949."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-100/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-631)

Black and white photographic print of lantern atop stepped pedestal with torii in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-631/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-376)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta, Tami Okamura, Aya Taketomi, and Asa seated at a table in Asa’s home eating a meal.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-376/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-223)

Black and white photographic print of a group of unknown men with their backs to the camera, they are gathering in front of building on the left side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-223/

img Sharing a Meal (ddr-one-2-358)

Black and white photographic print of a Japanese meal at an unknown location with two unidentified women and Yo Tajiri seated between them.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-358/

img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-189)

Black and white photographic print of sign reading “Umi Jigoku” with a tree trunk behind the sign.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-189/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-275)

Black and white photographic print of seven individuals seated around a table, including Tami Okamura on the far left and the rest unidentified. Image is shared on one print with ONLC 5554 (dd-one-2-274).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-275/

img Akakura Hotel (ddr-one-2-105)

Black and white photographic print of Akakura hotel with snow-covered roofs and mountains in background. Donor stayed at the Akakura Hotel in a room with a mountain view. Inscribed on the back: "18 Jan 53/VIEW OF MIYOKO-ZAN & ASKAURA HOTEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-105/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-649)

Black and white photographic print of Okimura’s shore, taken from aboard a boat. Paternal relatives had a house near the shore, close to boat dock, where Shiuko Sakai stayed for a few days.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-649/

img Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-332)

Black and white photographic print of Ueno Park pagoda with four lanterns in foreground and an unidentified child.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-332/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-611)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara seated on the railing of a second floor balcony at Kawaguchi home in Miyajima with buildings in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-611/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-225)

Black and white photographic print of a building with numerous unidentified individuals in front.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-225/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-38)

Black and white photographic print of the Shinjuku Gardens, building with pond in foreground and unidentified individuals on far side of pond.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-38/

img USNS General Daniel I. Sultan Arriving at San Francisco Port (ddr-one-2-682)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara and Shiuko Sakai standing onboard the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” before disembarking at San Francisco. Inscribed on the back: "July 49/SAN FRANCISCO POE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-682/

img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-104)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals waiting to board the train at Ueno Station in Toyko.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-104/

img Yoko Takahashi (ddr-one-2-144)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi standing outside with “Dear Shiuko” printed in ink at top of image and "Yoko 47/4/12" on bottom right. 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-2-144/

img Visit to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (ddr-one-2-516)

Black and white photographic print of the main entrance to Toshugo Shrine compound, with unidentified individuals in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-516/

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