Post-World War II

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-407)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing on snow-covered steps under a tree at Hibiya Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-407/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-228)

Black and white photographic print of a street scene, possibly open air market, with unidentified individuals pictured.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-228/

img Yoko Takahashi's wedding (ddr-one-2-143)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi’s wedding (from left) Yoshiro Takahashi (groom) and Yoko (bride). 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-2-143/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-288)

Black and white photographic print of a passenger aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. The passenger standing on deck and identified as Ella Thomas, whom Shiuko Sakai befriended after they met aboard the Acadia.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-288/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-647)

Black and white photographic print of six unidentified adults and one child on a boat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-647/

img Visit to Chicago (ddr-one-2-696)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Kubo, standing, and her husband, Bob Kubo, seated.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-696/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-349)

Black and white photographic print of Hibiya Park pond, located adjacent to Park Hotel in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "Hibiya Park."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-349/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-101)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-101/

img Flower Arrangement and Koto Teacher (ddr-one-2-410)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s flower arrangement and koto instructor at her home in Tokyo. Shiuko took lessons at the woman’s home about once a week.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-410/

img Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-258)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito and Tami Okamura seated on a rail at Ueno Park. Inscribed on back: "UENO PARK/OCT 49/OLINDA & TAMI"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-258/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-303)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia as it was arriving, depicting numerous unidentified individuals standing outside on both levels of port building with music band on lower level. Inscribed on back: "17 Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-303/

img Picnic outside Tokyo (ddr-one-2-268)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura in center seated on a picnic bench with three unidentified people with their backs to the camera, having a picnic outside of Tokyo in a park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-268/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-521)

Black and white photographic print of town of Sendai, with buildings on the left, looking towards Matsushima across water. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-521/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-284)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of Diamond Head in distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-284/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-457)

Black and white photographic print of statue heads. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47 Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-457/

img Byodo-in Temple (ddr-one-2-27)

Black and white photographic print of Byodo-in temple in Uji. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/PHOENIX HALL/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-27/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-443)

Black and white photographic print of a pathway in Nara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-443/

img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-106)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi (standing), David Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at table with steaming pot. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Miyoko hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-106/

img Visit to Oshima-Gun (ddr-one-2-624)

Black and white photographic print of Dr. Kanemori’s daughter seated with her husband standing behind her. Dr. Kanemori is a dentist from Seattle and a relative of Heidi Okihara, whom the donor was traveling with to meet extended family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-624/

img Aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" (ddr-one-2-715)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Chucky and Mrs. Doyel on deck chair aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" en route to Japan. Inscribed on the back: "14 SEP 49/U.S.T. GEN SULTAN/CHUCKY & MRS DOYEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-715/

img Acadia Leaving Port of Seattle (ddr-one-2-281)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, leaving Seattle harbor with two gulls flying in foreground and ships in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-281/