Post-World War II

img Nisei soldiers at train station (ddr-densho-397-329)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lts Takemoto, Ishimoto, Satoda". The three Nisei lieutenants pose for the camera at Shimonoseki train station. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Medical department building (ddr-densho-397-223)

The caption in the photo album reads "Medical dept Tokyo Imperial Univ". 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-397-223/

img Japanese machinery (ddr-densho-397-164)

The caption in the photo album reads "Machinery listed for Reparation". 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-397-164/

img Nisei soldier on garden walk (ddr-densho-397-269)

The caption in the photo album reads "Strolling in the garden". Takashi Matsui poses in the garden of the residence of General O'Brien of Australia in Japan. Matsui served as a part of the U.S. occupation forces in Japan after World War II. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied …

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img Billet room (ddr-densho-397-288)

The caption in the photo album reads "My foot rest". 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-397-288/

img Mt. Fuji (ddr-densho-397-82)

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

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img Australian Air Corps (ddr-densho-397-113)

The caption in the photo album reads "Australian Air Corps". 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-397-113/

img Train station (ddr-densho-397-327)

Takashi Matsui poses at Shimonoseki train station in Southern Japan. 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-397-327/

img Ferry terminal at Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-305)

The caption in the photo album reads "Where the ferry fits into discharge train cars RTO Hakodate Feb. '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.

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img Soldiers in transport truck (ddr-densho-397-371)

The caption in the photo album reads "Like a captured German general on his way to PW camp ... on my way to work". Takashi Matsui is in the foreground. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Soldier collecting soil sample (ddr-densho-397-181)

The caption in the photo album reads "Capt Cross collecting sample soil 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-397-181/

img New Years Day celebration (ddr-densho-397-275)

The caption in the photo album reads "New Years Day 1947 at the Ota's - Min Furuki 'shines' on New Yr.'s Day". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-308)

The caption in the photo album reads "Looking toward harbor from atop Nichiro Fisheries Jan. '47".

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img Nisei soldier outside billet (ddr-densho-397-284)

The caption in the photo album reads "On a bright snowy day 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.

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img Sumo Memorial Hall (ddr-densho-397-115)

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

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img Japanese American soldier and civilian (ddr-densho-397-161)

The caption in the photo album reads "Dr. Cotner and I about to leave HQ IX Corps for work".\n\nTakashi Matsui is in uniform on the left and Dr. Cotner in a suite on the right. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World …

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img Serviceman relaxing (ddr-densho-397-138)

The caption in the photo album reads "High in spirits at friend's room, NYK Dec. '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-397-138/

img Matsushima Bay (ddr-densho-397-150)

The caption in the photo album is written in Japanese. Matsushima Bay in Japan with Godaidou Temple in the left foreground. \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.

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img Repatriates receive inoculations (ddr-densho-397-352)

The caption in the photo album reads "'All hands on deck' for inoculations men with brassard are section or group leaders; All repats bear name, address tag on left breast Mar '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.

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img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-357)

Repatriates disembark from the 'Unzen Maru'. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-247)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Food, fuel, shelter!'". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-360)

The caption in the photo album reads "No. 2 gangplank ... Haul baggages, unloading of". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Beach in Japan (ddr-densho-397-144)

The caption in the photo album reads "Kamakura Beach Nov. 1946".\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.

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img Matsushima Bay (ddr-densho-397-149)

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-397-149/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-355)

The caption in the photo album reads "Landing of repats at Hakata harbor ... Mr. Kido of Repat Ctr comes down having made arrangements. We call him 'Charlie'. Mar '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-397-355/

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