Postwar occupation of Japan

img Ship in Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-277)

The caption in the photo album reads "One section of Hakodate Harbor 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-397-277/

img Japanese woman with baggage (ddr-densho-397-86)

The caption in the photo album reads "40 lb. of Baggage permitted per EA[ch] train passenger. [Question 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-397-86/

img Nisei soldier poses outside billet (ddr-densho-397-282)

The caption in the photo album reads "That usual pose in front of billet". 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-397-282/

img Japanese beach (ddr-densho-397-90)

The caption in the photo album reads "Beach NR Home 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-397-90/

img From the air (ddr-densho-397-210)

The caption in the photo album reads "Altitude 7000-8000ft and inside of carrier was cold". 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-397-210/

img Inoculation on repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-383)

The caption in the photo album reads "Ouch! It hurts! Inoculation on deck of repat ship." 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-397-383/

img Refueling airplane (ddr-densho-397-205)

The caption in the photo album reads "refueling". 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-397-205/

img Imperial Hotel (ddr-densho-397-98)

The caption in the photo album reads "Part of Imperial Hotel Note - [the] Spring. 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-397-98/

img Occupation of Japan (ddr-densho-397-97)

The caption in the photo album reads "Hibiya intersection; Teikoku Bldg to left Ginza Yonder 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-397-97/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-364)

The caption in the photo album reads "Walk, walk, walk with their baggages". 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-397-364/

img Two men leaving hotel in Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-179)

The caption in the photo album reads "Dr + Capt leaving Daido Hotel for Jeep". 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-397-179/

img Child repatriate debarking (ddr-densho-397-353)

The caption in the photo album reads "Harlie helps a baby". 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-397-353/

img Inside repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-382)

The caption in the photo album reads "A slave ship! Their qtrs to sleep, eat and talk during the voyage." 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-397-382/

img Former hotel in Matsushima (ddr-densho-397-157)

The caption in the photo album reads "Formerly a hotel, now the residence of CG IX Corps in Matsushima". 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-397-157/

img Nisei soldier at summit of mountain (ddr-densho-397-321)

The caption in the photo album reads "A wild Hakodate fox on the summit of Hakodate Yama Feb. '47". The "wild fox" is Takashi Matsui. 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-397-321/

img Japanese man (ddr-densho-397-94)

The caption in the photo album reads "Ex Wo Nakaharu". 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-397-94/

img Four men (ddr-densho-397-145)

Four men pose for the camera during the Allied occupation of Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-145/

img Two Nisei soldiers in front of jeep (ddr-densho-397-294)

The caption in the photo album reads "With Lt Takemoto NR RTO Hakodate Jan. '47". Takashi stands on the right in front of the jeep. 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-397-294/

img Loading luggage (ddr-densho-397-206)

The caption in the photo album reads "Loading our VAL packs Note: FB Cotner on pack on ground". 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-397-206/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-229)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - Some came in on trucks". 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-397-229/

img Ships in Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-278)

The caption in the photo album reads "Afternoon sun casts on Romantic waters of Hakodate Harbor 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-397-278/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-237)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration". 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-397-237/

img Japanese children (ddr-densho-397-191)

The caption in the photo album reads "The children of Sapporo - Note the attire". 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-397-191/

img Japanese school (ddr-densho-397-310)

The caption in the photo album reads "A math class in session Note: Teacher's attire, Suspending electric lamp, pole to left stove chimney". 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-397-310/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-241)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Perish from Earth, Yoshida!'". 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-397-241/

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