Post-World War II

img Servicemen pose at War Ministry Building (ddr-densho-397-131)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - With Art on top of War Ministry Bldg". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-131/

img The Pacific Ocean from plane (ddr-densho-397-213)

The caption in the photo album "Up in the air already beyond lies the Pacific". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-213/

img Christmas parade float (ddr-densho-397-263)

A parade float for a Christmas parade during the U.S. occupation of Japan after World War II. The message on the side of the float reads "American Red Cross Golden Dragon Club". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-263/

img Sunrise (ddr-densho-397-325)

The caption in the photo album reads "At sunrise inland sea". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-325/

img Christmas parade (ddr-densho-397-258)

A float in a Christmas themed parade. The float has the says on the side "ARC Officers Club". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-258/

img Soldiers in front of repatriation center (ddr-densho-397-368)

The caption in the photo album reads "In front of my office Hakata Repat Center Mar '47". Takashi Matsui stands on the right. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-368/

img Nisei soldier with American flag (ddr-densho-397-337)

The caption in the photo album reads "Spot on jaw appears on negative". Takashi Matsui poses with the United States flag. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-337/

img International Military Tribunal (ddr-densho-397-129)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building". \n\nTwo servicemen pose by a sign outside War Ministry Building that reads "International Military Tribunal Far East". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-129/

img Allied soldiers in front of Repatriation Center (ddr-densho-397-341)

The caption in the photo album reads "Chating outside Repat Office". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-341/

img Sumo Wrestling (ddr-densho-397-118)

The caption in the photo album reads "Kamikaze (winner) vs Itsutsuumi". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-118/

img Mount Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-280)

The caption in the photo album reads "Mount Hakodate Jan. '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-280/

img Snow shovel (ddr-densho-397-192)

The caption in the photo album reads "A snow shovel Sapporo". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-192/

img Islets in Matsushima Bay (ddr-densho-397-148)

The caption in the photo album is written in Japanese.\n\n Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-148/

img Ship in Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-277)

The caption in the photo album reads "One section of Hakodate Harbor Jan. '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-277/

img Japanese woman with baggage (ddr-densho-397-86)

The caption in the photo album reads "40 lb. of Baggage permitted per EA[ch] train passenger. [Question in Japanese]". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-86/

img Nisei soldier poses outside billet (ddr-densho-397-282)

The caption in the photo album reads "That usual pose in front of billet". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-282/

img Japanese beach (ddr-densho-397-90)

The caption in the photo album reads "Beach NR Home Oct. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-90/

img From the air (ddr-densho-397-210)

The caption in the photo album reads "Altitude 7000-8000ft and inside of carrier was cold". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-210/

img Inoculation on repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-383)

The caption in the photo album reads "Ouch! It hurts! Inoculation on deck of repat ship." Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-383/

img Refueling airplane (ddr-densho-397-205)

The caption in the photo album reads "refueling". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-205/

img Imperial Hotel (ddr-densho-397-98)

The caption in the photo album reads "Part of Imperial Hotel Note - [the] Spring. Nov. 46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-98/

img Occupation of Japan (ddr-densho-397-97)

The caption in the photo album reads "Hibiya intersection; Teikoku Bldg to left Ginza Yonder Nov. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-97/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-364)

The caption in the photo album reads "Walk, walk, walk with their baggages". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-364/

img Two men leaving hotel in Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-179)

The caption in the photo album reads "Dr + Capt leaving Daido Hotel for Jeep". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-179/

img Child repatriate debarking (ddr-densho-397-353)

The caption in the photo album reads "Harlie helps a baby". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-353/

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