Postwar occupation of Japan

img Japanese women performing (ddr-densho-397-272)

A group of Japanese women performs a musical act for American soldiers. 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-397-272/

img Welsh Fusiliers (ddr-densho-397-106)

The caption in the photo album reads "Cadre Forward! Note the way rifles are carried." 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-397-106/

img Honshu from the air (ddr-densho-397-215)

The caption in the photo album reads "Northern tip of Honshu as seen from left window of plane". 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-397-215/

img Takashi Matsui (ddr-densho-397-135)

The caption in the photo album reads "Me Shy Misaki". 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-397-135/

img Japanese high school (ddr-densho-397-313)

The caption in the photo album reads "At a Girl's Hi School". 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-397-313/

img Two men at dinner (ddr-densho-397-142)

The caption in the photo album reads "Yano and a National". \n\nThe two men are at a sukiyaki party at Shibuya's Yaesu Hotel. 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-397-142/

img Palace Heights (ddr-densho-397-255)

The caption in the photo album reads "Quonset Huts for Defendants". 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-397-255/

img Christmas party (ddr-densho-397-270)

The caption in the photo album reads "Col. Allen of U.S. on the lap of Col. Allen of Australia who plays Santa 24 Dec. '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-397-270/

img Repatriates wait on board ship (ddr-densho-397-351)

The caption in the photo album reads "Gather by groups". Repatriates on board the 'Unzen Maru' wait in groups. 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-397-351/

img A street in Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-197)

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-397-197/

img Nisei sitting at his desk (ddr-densho-397-286)

The caption in the photo album reads "Cyrano de Bergerac in Satoda san's room (Wondered what the pinup girl was doing there". 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-397-286/

img Nisei soldier poses in front of jeep (ddr-densho-397-290)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lt. Satoda and our jeep NR RTO Hakodate Feb. '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-397-290/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-239)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Farewell party for Yoshida Cabinet'". 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-397-239/

img Soldiers outside Repatriation Center (ddr-densho-397-340)

The caption in the photo album reads "Maj Locke and Capt Rutherford in front of Repat 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-397-340/

img Japanese high school (ddr-densho-397-316)

The caption in the photo album reads "4th grade students at Hakodate Girls High School Feb. '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-397-316/

img Japanese man (ddr-densho-397-88)

The caption in the photo album reads "Out of focus Oct. '46". The man in the photograph is named as Kyoshi in a previous caption. 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-397-88/

img Nisei soldier poses with Japanese women (ddr-densho-397-293)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lt Satoda with housemaids Feb. '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-397-293/

img Soldiers climbing Mt. Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-319)

The caption in the photo album reads "Oh! That was an effort". Takashi Matsui is second from right. 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-397-319/

img Dinner party in Tokyo (ddr-densho-397-141)

The caption in the photo album reads "A sukiyaki party at Shibuya's Yaesu Hotel".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-141/

img Sapporo Station Street (ddr-densho-397-196)

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-397-196/

img Hotel in Matushima (ddr-densho-397-156)

The caption in the photo album reads "Rear of our sedan seen on right". 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-397-156/

img Repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-346)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru'". 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-397-346/

img Occupation of Japan (ddr-densho-397-96)

The caption in the photo album reads "Meiti Bldg: HQ, Pacific Air Command, Also houses legal sec, SCAP, Taken fr[om] Palace 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-397-96/

img Mt. Fuji (ddr-densho-397-81)

The caption on the page of the photo album reads "Taken by Lt. Goldstein". 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-397-81/

img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-379)

The caption in the photo album reads "Young and old return even children carry their share." 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-397-379/

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