Postwar occupation of Japan

img Japanese women (ddr-densho-397-188)

The caption in the photo album reads "Girls of Sapporo". 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-397-188/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-235)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - Ambulances ready for Emergency". 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-397-235/

img Entrance to general's residence (ddr-densho-397-268)

The caption in the photo album reads "The Entrance". 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-397-268/

img Police help direct repatriates (ddr-densho-397-362)

The caption in the photo album reads "Women police help direct repats". 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-397-362/

img Northwestern Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-199)

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-397-199/

img Nisei soldier poses by Repatriation Reception sign (ddr-densho-397-336)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lt. Ishimoto and his smile". Lt. Ishimoto 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-397-336/

img Japanese grammar school (ddr-densho-397-312)

A Japanese grammar school visited by 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-397-312/

img Ship officer (ddr-densho-397-323)

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-323/

img Japanese citizens (ddr-densho-397-85)

The caption in the photo album reads "City People trek to countryside to buy food for home consumption (Sweet potatoes 8lb/20 yen) Taken fr[om] train 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-397-85/

img Matsushima Bay (ddr-densho-397-154)

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-397-154/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-238)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'How about lumber from Hokkaido for our houses?'". 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-397-238/

img Australian MP (ddr-densho-397-107)

The caption in the photo album reads "An Australian MP". 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-397-107/

img Servicemen pose at War Ministry Building (ddr-densho-397-131)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - With Art on top of War Ministry Bldg". 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-397-131/

img The Pacific Ocean from plane (ddr-densho-397-213)

The caption in the photo album "Up in the air already beyond lies the Pacific". 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-397-213/

img Christmas parade float (ddr-densho-397-263)

A parade float for a Christmas parade during the U.S. occupation of Japan after World War II. The message on the side of the float reads "American Red Cross Golden Dragon Club". 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-397-263/

img Sunrise (ddr-densho-397-325)

The caption in the photo album reads "At sunrise inland sea". 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-397-325/

img Christmas parade (ddr-densho-397-258)

A float in a Christmas themed parade. The float has the says on the side "ARC Officers Club". 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-397-258/

img Soldiers in front of repatriation center (ddr-densho-397-368)

The caption in the photo album reads "In front of my office Hakata Repat Center Mar '47". Takashi Matsui stands on the 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-397-368/

img Nisei soldier with American flag (ddr-densho-397-337)

The caption in the photo album reads "Spot on jaw appears on negative". Takashi Matsui poses with the United States flag. 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-397-337/

img International Military Tribunal (ddr-densho-397-129)

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-397-129/

img Allied soldiers in front of Repatriation Center (ddr-densho-397-341)

The caption in the photo album reads "Chating outside 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-397-341/

img Sumo Wrestling (ddr-densho-397-118)

The caption in the photo album reads "Kamikaze (winner) vs Itsutsuumi". 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-397-118/

img Mount Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-280)

The caption in the photo album reads "Mount Hakodate 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-397-280/

img Snow shovel (ddr-densho-397-192)

The caption in the photo album reads "A snow shovel Sapporo". 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-397-192/

img Islets in Matsushima Bay (ddr-densho-397-148)

The caption in the photo album is written 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-397-148/

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