Post-World War II

img Hiroshi Yoshida's studio (ddr-one-2-402)

Black and white photographic print of art studio visitors drinking tea. A man in a light colored jacket is seated in the foreground with his back to the camera. Unknown whether this is art studio tour or lecture by Hiroshi Yoshida.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-402/

img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-73)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a swimsuit and seated in the sand with trees and hills in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-73/

img Easter Sunday (ddr-one-2-207)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Ray Funakoshi in uniform with hat and Olinda Saito, standing outside in front of building on Easter Sunday. This photograph was taken before they married. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil, before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-207/

img Ernie Pyle Theater (ddr-one-2-208)

Black and white photographic print of building with “Ernie Pyle” sign on top and a car in the foreground. Inscribed on back: "Sep 1953/Tokyo."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-208/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-298)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama terminal taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, with “HQ. 2nd Major Port” sign visible. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 17, '46/Yokohama."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-298/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-456)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai by incense burner at top of staircase at Todai-Ji temple in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-456/

img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-103)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Raymond Funakoshi, an unidentified man, Tami Okamura (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) at Ueno train station in Tokyo on the way to Niigata Ken ski resort. Inscribed on back: "15 JAN 53/UENO STATION/"HIKIAGESHA"."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-103/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-530)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Peggy Pedlow, Yo Tajiri, and Mr. Chang (a Chinese correspondent) standing on dock in Matsushima (likely), with three unidentified boys standing to their left in background and an unidentified man standing further to their left in background. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-530/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-493)

Black and white photographic print of a boat with roof along Hozu River with four unidentified individuals standing nearby in river and one unidentified woman standing on shore.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-493/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-50)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. Six individuals standing behind a table featuring a cake, flowers and candles, (from left): Olinda Saito (bride), Raymond Funakoshi (groom), unidentified, Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito’s sisters Aki Saito and Yoshi Saito. Shiuko Sakai, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-50/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-391)

Black and white photographic print of eleven unidentified male military personnel on the left side of the image marching in the front of row of a group, with the blurred shoulder of an unidentified person in the right foreground, during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-391/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-297)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, depicting approximately 12 unidentified individuals standing on balcony. Inscribed on the back: "17 Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-297/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-310)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals in an outdoor crowd, with a woman in the foreground carrying a child on her back and a man in a student's uniform with stand-up collar looking at the camera on the right side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-310/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-255)

"Brown tinted photographic print of Shiuko Sakai in a black blazer standing outside with four unidentified women seated on a bench in the background. Inscribed on back: "APR 53/YASUKUNI JINJA." Stamped on back in ink: "THIS IS A/KODACOLOR PRINT/MADE BY/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY/T.M. REGIS.U.S. PAT. OFF./Week of June 1953/II."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-255/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-657)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s aunt’s daughter-in-law standing in front of house.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-657/

img Friends in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-352)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and Florence Tsuneishi smiling for the camera outdoors, each holding a purse. Inscribed on the back: "8:00 A.M./May 47/Florence Tsuneishi & I."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-352/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-406)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai in a white headscarf and dark coat standing in the snow at Hibiya park in front of Imperial Palace moat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-406/

img Takarazuka Park (ddr-one-2-200)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai sitting cross-legged outside on stone at Takarazuka Park in Osaka with a building in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-200/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-543)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on a bridge in the Fujiya Hotel's tea garden. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/IN FRONT OF FUJIYA HOTEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-543/

img On the Roof of the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-322)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Sgt. Wray standing in front of lantern on roof of NYK building, with Yo Tajiri holding a black purse and Sgt. Wray’s arm around her.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-322/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-634)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Kawaguchi (Shiuko Sakai’s maternal cousin) holding unidentified grandchild.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-634/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-383)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Asa, Shiuko Sakai, and Aya Taketomi dressed in kimonos and standing in front of Asa’s house with sliding door partially visible in left foreground. Asa and Aya were sisters.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-383/

img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-151)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi Ushijima’s daughter Rika seated on toy horse with automobile in background. Inscribed on back: "Aru natsu no hi ni/ gare-ji de/Rika (2)/ 1962.Aug. [Translation from Japanese: In the garage on a summer's day]." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-151/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-434)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Shiuko Sakai standing next to a statue in Kyoto. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/S. SAKAI/&/Yo TAJIRI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-434/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-576)

Black and white photographic print with a large building in left middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-576/

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