Postwar occupation of Japan

img Korean Parade (ddr-densho-397-333)

The caption in the photo album reads "A Korean Parade at Fukuoka City 1 Mar '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.

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img Repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-345)

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.

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img Repatriates undergo medical inspection (ddr-densho-397-365)

The caption in the photo album reads "DDT section". DDT is an insecticide used in the 1940s to kill insects the spread diseases like typhus, malaria, and dengue fever. The sign in the photograph reads "Medical Inspection for Japanese". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after …

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img Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-378)

The caption in the photo album reads "Baggages, children, women, and all in one large room. Yonder is shelf to accommodate more people. They look happy now but the voyage was rough." Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Hokkaido Imperial University (ddr-densho-397-182)

The caption in the photo album reads "Hokkaido Imperial University 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.

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img Allied dinner party (ddr-densho-397-166)

The caption in the photo album reads "Party at Sendai counterclockwise: Maj. Miyagi Mil. Govt., Dr. Cotner, Austrailian Col. Allen, Geisha 16 years old, Capt Cross, Capt. Mil. Govt.". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Bridge on Imperial Palace grounds (ddr-densho-397-251)

The caption in the photo album reads "Palace Grounds". \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.

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img Nisei soldiers at train station (ddr-densho-397-331)

The caption in the photo album reads "Some of 14 EM on Hakata Asgmt all from Hawaii; Arakawa, Okubo, Nakagawa, Otake, Nishimura, Ikeda". The Nisei soldiers are waiting at Shimonoseki station in southern Japan. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War …

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img War Ministry Building (ddr-densho-397-126)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - From within". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Leaving Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-322)

The caption in the photo album reads "As we left Hakodate early in the morning 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.

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img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-227)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - Area Arrangement for ea one". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Sugamo Prison (ddr-densho-397-225)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sugamo Prison where Tojo & others are billeted". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Airfield in Hokkaido (ddr-densho-397-220)

The caption in the photo album reads "HQ Chitose airfield". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Two American men pose with a Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-174)

The caption in the photo album reads "MG Maj & Dr. Cotner". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-244)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'As a Free Woman, I say ...'". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Plane on runaway (ddr-densho-397-203)

The caption in the photo album reads "Our plane comes to a stop". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Ship officer (ddr-densho-397-324)

The caption in the photo album reads "The purser". The purser is an officer on board the ship who keeps the accounts. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Boarding plane (ddr-densho-397-208)

The caption in the photo album reads "Dr. Cotner boarding". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-376)

The caption in the article reads "Docking of Repat Ship taken from WHSE [warehouse]". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Tokyo Theatre (ddr-densho-397-114)

The caption in the photo album reads "Tokyo Theatre at 3:30 PM 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.

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doc Orders from the Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, to Masako Adachi, September 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2199)

Orders from the Headquarters of the 24th Infantry Division to Masako Adachi regarding her visit to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2301

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doc "My Life Begins" (ddr-densho-446-350)

My Life Begins (autobiography): Ai Chih's parents, conversion to Christianity, education in Japan, arrival in US on student visa, U of Chicago, Robert Cashman, Keimer Shou, Japanese Christian Church (Chicago), War, Ordination, Meeting Ryo, Marriage, Navy-Columbia U, War Dept.-D.C., MD, US Strategic Bombing Survey, UNRRA

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-350/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Ernest Cadman Colwell (ddr-densho-446-202)

Description of USSBS travel and observations including the impact of the bombings in Japan. Tsai described need and his intention to help Formosans living in Japan receive relief, missionary work, and educational help. Tsai is interested in helping post-war Formosa.

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doc Japan Friend and Ally (ddr-ohs-1-42)

Pamphlet describing the mission of the Far East Command for those serving in Korea, Japan, and Okinawa. It includes a message from General Mark W. Clark who served as the Commander in Chief Far East from 1952-1953.

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doc Welcome Aboard! US Naval Air Station Iwakuni, Japan (ddr-ohs-1-45)

Booklet describing the rules and regulations of the Iwakuni Navel Air Station. The booklet begins with an introduction by Captain W. E. Premo Jr.

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