Post-World War II

img Visiting Kasuga Shrine in Nara (ddr-one-2-460)

Black and white photographic print of Kasuga shrine in Nara. An unidentified man has his back to the photographer in middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-460/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-157)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) unidentified woman wearing hat and May Ideta in print skirt at Shinjuku Gardnens with Japanese lantern shown in upper left hand side of image. Inscribed on back: "AUG 50/SHINJUKU GARDENS."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-157/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-92)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified person (left) sitting on a dock with Kay Fujikado, while Kay is fishing. Inscribed on back: "MAIZURU OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-92/

img Visit to Ueda (ddr-one-2-179)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yoshiko Saito and Aki Saito wearing dark coats and standing in front of a car, Olinda Saito’s sisters, who accompanied Olinda and Shiuko to Ueda. 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-2-179/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-436)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of Yamanaka Art Studio in Kyoto, with three unidentified individuals in the background. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/Shiuko Sakai/Yamanaka Art."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-436/

img Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-477)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara standing next to sign with katakana (printing) that reads “paradise.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-477/

img Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-705)

Black and white photographic print of Mr. Jorgensen standing with (from left) Mrs. Jorgensen and Shiuko Sakai seated on lounge chair

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-705/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-136)

Black and white photographic print of a snow covered electric street car.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-136/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-382)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and May Ideta with hands clasped in front, dressed in kimonos and standing in front of Asa’s house. Inscribed on back: "22 Feb 47/M-2/T-2."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-382/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-582)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated behind Harue Toyoji’s children (from left) Takako Toyoji, Sahaye Toyoji, and Taeko Toyoji on the grass in their village.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-582/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-519)

Black and white photographic print of Matsushima, with water in foreground and temple in distance. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-519/

img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-597)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s Kawaguchi relatives in Miyajima seated in front of Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. Shiuko Sakai is seated second from left, Mrs. Kawaguchi is seated center, and Shiuko's maternal cousin is seated second from right. Other individuals are unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-597/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-372)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Aya Taketomi and Asa standing in front of a door outside the Park Hotel. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Aya and Asa were sisters.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-372/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-57)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-57/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-558)

Black and white photographic print of Chic (Toyoji?) holding a child in his neighborhood, with his kids and other neighborhood kids around. Inscribed on the back: "6 APR/CHIC & KIDS."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-558/

img Shiuko Sakai at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-80)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai (center) and two unidentified individuals standing outside next to a pulley at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT 49/MA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-80/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-305)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified men walking in foreground and streetcar in background. Inscribed on back: "Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-305/

img Visit to Okayama (ddr-one-2-672)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified girl in white dress standing in front of large stone object and lantern.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-672/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-94)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man fishing on dock. Inscribed on back: "MAIZURU OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-94/

img Joe's Jeep (ddr-one-2-421)

Black and white photographic print of Joe Hashizaki’s jeep on way home from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "Atami/TAMI & I IN JOE HASHIZAKI'S JEEP/(MARY JANE'S HUSBAND)."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-421/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-414)

Black and white photographic print of Chizu Kameda standing on a sidewalk in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-414/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-286)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai on deck of ship Acadia en route to Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-286/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-123)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (turning to face camera) and Capt. Jayson Har seated on the Fujiya Hotel's patio. Inscribed on back: "FUJIYA SEP 50/CAPT JAYSON HAR & TAMI." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-123/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-601)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing with Toshiaki, Shiuko's first cousin twice removed, with an unidentified crowd and torii in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-601/

img Konishi Hotel in Nikko (ddr-one-2-510)

Black and white photographic print of Ella Thomas seated on railing of Konishi Hotel balcony in Nikko, with trees in background. Inscribed on back: "25 May 47/Konishi Hotel/Nikko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-510/

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