Postwar occupation of Japan

img International Military Tribunal (ddr-densho-397-128)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building".\n\nTwo servicemen pose by a sign outside War Ministry Building that reads "International Military Tribunal Far East". 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-397-128/

img Nisei soldier poses by Repatriation Reception sign (ddr-densho-397-338)

The caption in the photo album reads "The Lt. Satoda". The lieutenant poses with the Hakata Repatriation Reception Center sign. 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-397-338/

img Operations office from plane (ddr-densho-397-209)

The caption in the photo album reads "Before take off looking towards operations office". 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-397-209/

img Lieutenant poses outside officers' quarters (ddr-densho-397-136)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lt Bartz takes me to officers QTRS, Kokura, 24th DIV for lunch 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-397-136/

img Japanese grammar school (ddr-densho-397-315)

The caption in the photo album reads "Abacus hour Note: Crude desks". 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-397-315/

img Sumo Wrestling (ddr-densho-397-121)

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-397-121/

img Japanese singer (ddr-densho-397-119)

The caption in the photo album reads "Miss Asai sings a S. American number". 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-397-119/

img Nisei soldier in parachute harness (ddr-densho-397-207)

The caption in the photo album reads "With the parachute harness before take off". 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-397-207/

img Australian soldiers (ddr-densho-397-110)

The caption in the photo album reads "Two Australian soldiers pause for me". 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-397-110/

img Godaido temple (ddr-densho-397-152)

The caption in the photo album is in Japanese.\n\n 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-397-152/

img Airplane taxing for take off (ddr-densho-397-222)

The caption in the photo album reads "Tokyo bound". 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-397-222/

img Drive to Matsuhima Bay (ddr-densho-397-155)

The caption in the photo album reads "Drive to Matsushima Thanksgiving Day 27 Nov. 1946".\n\n 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-397-155/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-358)

The caption in the photo album reads "Babies and luggages being carried on back". 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-397-358/

img Sugamo Prison (ddr-densho-397-226)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sugamo Prison Tokyo". 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-397-226/

img Repatriation examination section (ddr-densho-397-367)

The caption in the photo album reads "My exclusive office 'Examination Section'". The sign in the photo reads "24th Division Artillery Hakata Repatriation Detachment Examination Section". 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-397-367/

img Group readying for repatriates (ddr-densho-397-342)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Japanese demob + Home Ministry men getting prepared. Mr. Funahashi in black overcoat, Chief of 1st Demob Hakata BR, a former colonel; Mr Mayekawa to his left, from Sasebo, a former Air Corps Major, Mr. TsuTsui at rt rear of Funahashi, a former colonel; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-342/

img Leaving Hokkaido airfield (ddr-densho-397-221)

The caption in the photo album reads "So long, Chitose". 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-397-221/

img Allied soldiers meeting repatriation boat (ddr-densho-397-343)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Lts. Rucker, Satoda, Maj. Locke meeting repat boot". 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-397-343/

img Group of servicemen (ddr-densho-397-137)

The caption in the photo album reads "Okujo of NYK 1st Lt Minanaski - 2nd Lt Tagami - CWO Tamada - Capt. Yasutake". 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-397-137/

img Japanese city (ddr-densho-397-304)

The caption in the photo album reads "COI and billet yonder from MP House 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-397-304/

img Dormitory (ddr-densho-397-139)

The caption in the photo album reads "My bed - 2d from yonder RM 330A, NYK". 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-397-139/

img Headquarters of IX Corps of US Army (ddr-densho-397-160)

The caption in the photo album reads "HQ, IX Corps Sendai formerly [written 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-397-160/

img Welsh Fusiliers (ddr-densho-397-112)

The caption in the photo album reads "Welsh Fusiliers parade. Front rows carry axes and picks". 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-397-112/

img Sapporo market (ddr-densho-397-194)

The caption in the photo album reads "a fruit stand". 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-397-194/

img American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-173)

The caption in the photo album reads "Col. Allen". 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-397-173/

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