Postwar occupation of Japan

img Japanese Occupation photo album (ddr-densho-397-80)

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-397-80/

img Tokyo recovery (ddr-densho-397-102)

The caption in the photo album reads "Tokyo Recovery 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-397-102/

img Soldiers in front repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-372)

The caption in the photo album reads "First American officers seen on dock before landing Unzen Maru arrives for the 2d time". 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-397-372/

img Beach sunset (ddr-densho-397-256)

The caption in the photo album reads "Sunset in Kamakura". 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-397-256/

img Horse drawn cart (ddr-densho-397-187)

The caption in the photo album reads "A two wheel cart 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-397-187/

img Preparing ladder for passengers (ddr-densho-397-204)

The caption in the photo album reads "Natl laborers prepare for unloading of PSGRS". 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-397-204/

img Airfield in Hokkaido (ddr-densho-397-219)

The caption in the photo album reads "Snowy Chitose airfield en route to 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-397-219/

img Nisei soldiers leaving billet (ddr-densho-397-291)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lts Takemoto and Satoda leaving billet 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-397-291/

img Japanese man (ddr-densho-397-87)

The caption in the photo album reads "The familiar face in Kyoshi 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-397-87/

img Orientation for Repatriation Center (ddr-densho-397-339)

The caption in the photo album reads "Orientation of EM for repat interog [interrogation] Hakata Port 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-339/

img Japanese American soldier poses with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-170)

The caption in the photo album reads "What?". Takashi Matsui poses with a Japanese girl while out at a dinner party in Sendai, Japan. 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-397-170/

img Two men pose at War Ministry Building (ddr-densho-397-133)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - Tukio and Art". 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-397-133/

img Soldier on Repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-348)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Disregarding signs". The sign mentioned in the caption is 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-397-348/

img American servicemen (ddr-densho-397-127)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - Wolves glancing at objects of interest not in picture". 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-397-127/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-240)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Workers rebel against Tyrannical taxes'". 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-397-240/

img Nisei soldiers at train station (ddr-densho-397-329)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lts Takemoto, Ishimoto, Satoda". The three Nisei lieutenants pose for the camera at Shimonoseki train station. 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-397-329/

img Medical department building (ddr-densho-397-223)

The caption in the photo album reads "Medical dept Tokyo Imperial Univ". 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-397-223/

img Japanese machinery (ddr-densho-397-164)

The caption in the photo album reads "Machinery listed for Reparation". 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-397-164/

img Nisei soldier on garden walk (ddr-densho-397-269)

The caption in the photo album reads "Strolling in the garden". Takashi Matsui poses in the garden of the residence of General O'Brien of Australia in Japan. Matsui served as a part of the U.S. occupation forces in Japan after World War II. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-269/

img Billet room (ddr-densho-397-288)

The caption in the photo album reads "My foot rest". 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-397-288/

img Mt. Fuji (ddr-densho-397-82)

The caption in 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-397-82/

img Australian Air Corps (ddr-densho-397-113)

The caption in the photo album reads "Australian Air Corps". 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-397-113/

img Train station (ddr-densho-397-327)

Takashi Matsui poses at Shimonoseki train station in Southern Japan. 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-397-327/

img Ferry terminal at Hakodate (ddr-densho-397-305)

The caption in the photo album reads "Where the ferry fits into discharge train cars 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-397-305/

img Soldiers in transport truck (ddr-densho-397-371)

The caption in the photo album reads "Like a captured German general on his way to PW camp ... on my way to work". Takashi Matsui is in the foreground. 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-397-371/

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