Post-World War II

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-358)

The caption in the photo album reads "Babies and luggages being carried on back". 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-397-358/

img Sugamo Prison (ddr-densho-397-226)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sugamo Prison 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-226/

img Repatriation examination section (ddr-densho-397-367)

The caption in the photo album reads "My exclusive office 'Examination Section'". The sign in the photo reads "24th Division Artillery Hakata Repatriation Detachment Examination Section". 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-397-367/

img Group readying for repatriates (ddr-densho-397-342)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Japanese demob + Home Ministry men getting prepared. Mr. Funahashi in black overcoat, Chief of 1st Demob Hakata BR, a former colonel; Mr Mayekawa to his left, from Sasebo, a former Air Corps Major, Mr. TsuTsui at rt rear of Funahashi, a former colonel; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-342/

img Leaving Hokkaido airfield (ddr-densho-397-221)

The caption in the photo album reads "So long, Chitose". 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-397-221/

img Allied soldiers meeting repatriation boat (ddr-densho-397-343)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Lts. Rucker, Satoda, Maj. Locke meeting repat boot". 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-397-343/

img Group of servicemen (ddr-densho-397-137)

The caption in the photo album reads "Okujo of NYK 1st Lt Minanaski - 2nd Lt Tagami - CWO Tamada - Capt. Yasutake". 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-397-137/

img Japanese city (ddr-densho-397-304)

The caption in the photo album reads "COI and billet yonder from MP House 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-397-304/

img Dormitory (ddr-densho-397-139)

The caption in the photo album reads "My bed - 2d from yonder RM 330A, NYK". 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-397-139/

img Headquarters of IX Corps of US Army (ddr-densho-397-160)

The caption in the photo album reads "HQ, IX Corps Sendai formerly [written 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-397-160/

img Welsh Fusiliers (ddr-densho-397-112)

The caption in the photo album reads "Welsh Fusiliers parade. Front rows carry axes and picks". 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-397-112/

img Sapporo market (ddr-densho-397-194)

The caption in the photo album reads "a fruit stand". 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-397-194/

img American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-173)

The caption in the photo album reads "Col. Allen". 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-397-173/

img Colonel and Geisha (ddr-densho-397-168)

The caption in the photo album reads "Col Allen posing with Geisha". 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-397-168/

img Japanese tobacco plant (ddr-densho-397-317)

The caption in the photo album reads "At the Hokkaido tobacco plant". 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-397-317/

img Plane on runway (ddr-densho-397-202)

The caption in the photo album reads "Our Plane rolls in at Yamato Airfield". 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-397-202/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-380)

The caption in the photo album reads "Smiles for an American soldier after 3 days of rough voyage 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-397-380/

img Soldiers pose next to sleigh (ddr-densho-397-320)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lts. Satoda and Ishimoto merely posing beside horse-drawn sleigh Aomor 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-320/

img Soldiers waiting for repatriation boat (ddr-densho-397-344)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Repat boat seen in distance Mr. Tsutsui in JPSE uniform". 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-397-344/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-236)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'It's About Time You Quit!'". 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-397-236/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-359)

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-359/

img Reparation of machinery (ddr-densho-397-162)

The caption in the photo album reads "Col Allen, Capt. Cross, Dr. Cotner, and two Keio Grads about to enter WHSE [warehouse] where machinery is stored 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-397-162/

img Japanese town (ddr-densho-397-83)

The caption in the photo album reads "Residences in Yawata 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-397-83/

img Dai-Ichi Seimei Building (ddr-densho-397-253)

The caption in the photo album reads "Daiichi 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-397-253/

img Nisei soldier on top of Mt. Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-318)

The caption in the photo album reads "On top of Hakodate Yama - main part of Hokkaido yonder 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-318/

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