Post-World War II

img Matsuzakaya Department Store (ddr-one-2-247)

Black and white photographic print of a doll display inside Tokyo’s Matsuzakaya department store with unknown individuals in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-247/

img Inside the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-323)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Shiuko Sakai in white dresses and holding hands at their office in Tokyo’s NYK building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-323/

img In Kyoto (ddr-one-2-432)

Black and white photographic print of group of unidentified children standing, with a young girl carrying a baby on her back.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-432/

img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-193)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai with a parasol standing next to an outdoor statue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-193/

img Meeting Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-638)

Black and white photographic print of Taeko Sakai, daughter of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal relative Ataru Sakai, holding skirt with flower vase on her right. Inscribed on the back: "Tae-chan 1953."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-638/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-646)

Black and white photographic print of approximately twenty unidentified individuals standing on a boat near Okimura Island. According to the donor Okimura Island is close to Hiroshima, Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-646/

img Roosevelt Recreation Center (ddr-one-2-676)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing at Roosevelt Recreation Center in Tokyo with trees in background. Inscribed on the back:"SEPT 49/ROOSEVELT RECREATION CENTER."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-676/

img May and Tami Outside Kyoto Hotel (ddr-one-2-188)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta and Tami Okamura wearing dark coat and standing in front of the Kyoto Hotel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-188/

img Gravel Walkway (ddr-one-2-46)

Black and white photographic print of a path with trees on the right, and an unidentified woman with an umbrella and unidentified group of people in distant background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-46/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-95)

Black and white photographic print of four unidentified village children standing and seated on the street in front of buildings. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-95/

img USNS General Daniel I. Sultan Arriving at San Francisco Port (ddr-one-2-685)

Black and white photographic print of taken aboard the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” of a tugboat in the San Francisco Bay with the city in background to left and part of the Golden Gate Bridge in background to right. Inscribed on the back: "SAN FRANCISCO July 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-685/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-593)

Black and white photographic print of Mimori Restaurant with trees in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-593/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-640)

Black and white photographic print of an island and ocean taken on the way back from Okimura/Kurokamijima. Inscribed on the back: "25 APR 47/ON WAY BACK FROM/OKIMURA/KUROKAMIJIMA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-640/

img Tami Okamura at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-67)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing on a path in front of bushes with shoulder bag at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANO HASHIDATE 30 JUNE 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-67/

img Acadia Leaving Port of Seattle (ddr-one-2-279)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, leaving Seattle harbor with three ships in view.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-279/

img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-498)

Black and white photographic print of tunnel in distance, taken from a cable car. Inscribed on back: "25 May 47/On Cable to Lake Chuzenji."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-498/

img Hiroshi Yoshida's studio (ddr-one-2-397)

Black and white photographic print of crowd walking to art studio of Hiroshi Yoshida, a well-known printmaker in Tokyo, during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is pictured wearing a dark coat, and Yo Tagiri is walking on Shiuko Sakai’s left. Inscribed on the back: "Jan 47/Red Cross Tour- Art Studio"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-397/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-282)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-282/

img Hanaya Hotel (ddr-one-2-171)

Black and white photographic print of paved road and Hanaya Hotel in Ueda. Donor took this trip with friend Olinda Saito. 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, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-171/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-648)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified child, possibly a paternal relative of Shiuko Sakai, standing with small bicycle and rock wall in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-648/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-604)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Kawaguchi (Shiuko Sakai's cousin) holding grandson Toshiaki (Shiuko's first cousin twice removed) next to a tree with two lanterns in background. Inscribed on the back: "Nov 47/Mrs. K. & Toshiaki."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-604/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-170)

Black and white photographic print of creek with large tree in left middle ground and bridge in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-170/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-58)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Tami Okamura, Olinda Saito (bride, standing), Shiuko Sakai, Aki Saito, unidentified, Yoshi Saito, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, remaining individuals unidentified. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-58/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-600)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai with unidentified Kawaguchi relatives (three adults and three children) standing next to a lantern with a Torii gate in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-600/

img Painting Sensei (ddr-one-2-181)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Noguchi standing in her garden holding her dog Mariko. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, took Japanese painting classes from Mrs. Noguchi. Inscribed on back: "JULY 49/MRS NOGUCHI & MARIKO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-181/

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