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img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-327)

Black and white photographic print of the Park Hotel's façade from across the street. Inscribed on the back: "Park Hotel/'46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-327/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-53)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito (bride), Shiuko Sakai, Capt. Waddington and Capt. Humphries. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-53/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-295)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers are on deck smiling for camera: (from left) unidentified man, Shiuko Sakai wearing life vest, unidentified man kneeling down, and Ella Thomas wearing life vest.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-295/

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-690)

Black and white photographic print of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf with a boat in foreground.

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img Yasukuni Shrine (ddr-one-2-251)

Black and white photographic print of Yasukuni Shrine grounds with column in foreground, lantern in middle ground and trees in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-251/

img Fishing at Miyazu Village (ddr-one-2-75)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified men pulling in fishing nets at Miyazu, near Maizuru, Japan. Inscribed on back: "29 MAY 49/MIYAZU (NEAR MAIZURU)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-75/

img Children in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-430)

Black and white photographic print of approximately 25 unidentified children standing in group. One boy is wearing suspenders and standing on the far right. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto '47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-430/

img Byodo-In Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-437)

Black and white photographic print of a sign describing “Byodo-In Temple” in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-437/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-331)

Black and white photographic print of view leaving Tokyo film studio with utility pole on the left side of the image and two unidentified bicyclists on the right side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-331/

img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-141)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi’s oldest daughter Junko. Inscribed on back: " '56/Yoko y USHIJIMA's /daughter/Jun 4 1/2." 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-2-141/

img Asuka-en Nara (ddr-one-2-277)

Large black and white photographic print of the Nara Buddha statue. On obverse is stamped: "Photo. Asuka-en/Nara Japan" Photograph is in a folder in back of photo album.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-277/

img Roosevelt Recreation Center (ddr-one-2-675)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri in white swimsuit, Peggy Pedlo, Shiuko Sakai, and Betty Whaley seated in front of white fence at pool at Roosevelt Recreation Center in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "2 Aug 47/Roosevelt Rec."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-675/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-686)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Kiku and Heidi Okihara standing aboard the deck en route to San Francisco, with both women holding cameras.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-686/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-653)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified boy and girl, wearing zori (shoes) and standing in front of a business, possibly a salon owned by Shiuko Sakai's cousin (her uncle Shunya’s daughter).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-653/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-174)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito standing outside in plaid skirt and holding branch. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil, before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. Donor met Olinda when Olinda began working as librarian at Detachment S, the officers school. Inscribed on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-174/

img Easter Sunday (ddr-one-2-206)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a jacket and skirt with white gloves, standing outside in front of a building on Easter Sunday.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-206/

img Merry Go Round (ddr-one-2-249)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito wearing a plaid print dress standing outside at unknown Tokyo location with “Merry Go Round” sign in background. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil, before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. Donor met …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-249/

img ATIS Officers' Club (ddr-one-2-266)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals at ATIS Officer’s Club, with May Ideta (second from the left) and Shiuko Sakai (second from the right). Inscribed on back: "ATIS OFFICERS' CLUB/MARCH ? 1947"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-266/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-667)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal cousin Ataru Sakai’s wife standing on far right of frame, holding one of her children, with her other child standing in front of her. The other two women and child are unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-667/

img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-711)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on raised curb in front of building at the Sacramento State Fairgrounds. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-711/

img Visit to Smaller Falls in Nikko (ddr-one-2-503)

Black and white photographic print of Smaller Falls at Nikko.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-503/

img Visit to Chicago (ddr-one-2-700)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Kubo, Shiuko Sakai, and Heidi Okihara seated on a bench in Chicago with staircase in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-700/