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The Last Samurai Kentsu Yabu (ddr-ohs-1-67)
doc The Last Samurai Kentsu Yabu (ddr-ohs-1-67)
Genealogy document of Kentsu Yabu (1866-1937), an Okinawan military officer, martial arts master, and immigrant to the United States in approximately 1919.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-67/
Genealogy of the Surname 'So' Family (From Kenji the Founder): The Okushima Family Line (ddr-ohs-1-64)
doc Genealogy of the Surname 'So' Family (From Kenji the Founder): The Okushima Family Line (ddr-ohs-1-64)
Annotated translation of the genealogy of the So surname family, specifically focusing on the Okushima family line.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-64/
Monument at Peace Prayer Park on Okinawa Island (ddr-densho-1007-109)
img Monument at Peace Prayer Park on Okinawa Island (ddr-densho-1007-109)
Caption on back
Area also known as Suicide Cliff.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-109/
Interview with Shigeo Yamada, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1707)
av Interview with Shigeo Yamada, part 1 of 3 (ddr-densho-1007-1707)
Yamada discusses attending Keio University, being drafted into the Japanese navy, serving on the cruiser Yahagi, a "suicide mission" to occupied Okinawa, and learning Japanese in America as a child. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: II JA #46, Shigeo Yamada, Sun. Feb. 2. Interview continues at ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1708/
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1707/
Soldiers in Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-363)
img Soldiers in Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-363)
The men are part of the Tenth Army. Taken during the fighting for Okinawa. Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-363/
Prisoners lined up for roll call at Kadena POW camp (ddr-densho-1007-261)
img Prisoners lined up for roll call at Kadena POW camp (ddr-densho-1007-261)
Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-261/
Shoichiro Ishihara placing offering at battle monument on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-110)
img Shoichiro Ishihara placing offering at battle monument on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-110)
Caption on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-110/
Food aid arrives in Naha, Okinawa as part of Food-for-Freedom program (ddr-densho-1007-126)
img Food aid arrives in Naha, Okinawa as part of Food-for-Freedom program (ddr-densho-1007-126)
Newspaper clipping and captions on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-126/
7th Infantry Division during Battle of Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-82)
img 7th Infantry Division during Battle of Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-82)
Newspaper clippings/captions on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-82/
Naha, Okinawa in ruins (ddr-densho-1007-90)
img Naha, Okinawa in ruins (ddr-densho-1007-90)
Caption on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-90/
Villagers in Shimabuku after being detained by military government (ddr-densho-1007-118)
img Villagers in Shimabuku after being detained by military government (ddr-densho-1007-118)
Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-118/
Interview with Ray Aka, part 1 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1685)
av Interview with Ray Aka, part 1 of 6 (ddr-densho-1007-1685)
Aka discusses moving to Japan in 1946, growing up on Maui and in Okinawa, returning to the US as a teenager, being drafted, and his Japanese education. The first few minutes of the tape are Loni Ding explaining her interview process to Aka. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions during the interview. Original title: II …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1685/
Soldier Joseph Barabas talks to Okinawan children (ddr-densho-1007-87)
img Soldier Joseph Barabas talks to Okinawan children (ddr-densho-1007-87)
Newspaper clippings/captions on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-87/
Interview with Hoichi
av Interview with Hoichi "Bob" Kubo (ddr-densho-1007-1762)
Kubo discusses serving with the MIS in the Pacific, Japanese values, his thoughts on war, the death of one of his close friends during the war, his time in Okinawa, the danger of being mistaken for a Japanese soldier, and the threat of poisonous gas from both sides. Interview starts at 0:15. Audio only. Loni Ding …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1762/
Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1701)
av Interview with Harry Fukuhara, part 5 of 5 (ddr-densho-1007-1701)
Fukuhara discusses the role of Nisei in the occupation, the Japanese reaction to occupation, the difficulties of occupation, and the occupation in Okinawa. Loni Ding can be heard asking questions behind the camera. Original title: 216, II JA #40, Harry Fukuhara, Sun. Feb. 2
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1701/
Serviceman and child on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-84)
img Serviceman and child on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-84)
Caption on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-84/
Japanese POW kneeling at a grave (ddr-densho-1007-281)
img Japanese POW kneeling at a grave (ddr-densho-1007-281)
Caption on back. At the graves of Generan Isama Cho and Lt. General Mitsuro Ushijima.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-281/
Japanese servicepeople escorted by American Marines after Japanese surrender (ddr-densho-1007-259)
img Japanese servicepeople escorted by American Marines after Japanese surrender (ddr-densho-1007-259)
Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-259/
Unknown family portrait found in cave in Naha, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-106)
img Unknown family portrait found in cave in Naha, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-106)
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https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-106/
Camp Hansen Marines landscaping at the Kin Village War Memorial on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-105)
img Camp Hansen Marines landscaping at the Kin Village War Memorial on Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-105)
Caption on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-105/
Government plaza in Naha, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-92)
img Government plaza in Naha, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-92)
Caption on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-92/
Tactical Sergeant Rudolph O. Roberts at White Beach, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-83)
img Tactical Sergeant Rudolph O. Roberts at White Beach, Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-83)
Newspaper clippings/captions on back
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-83/
Staff Sergeant Dennis McGuire delivering letter and will of Japanese soldier Wataru Tanaka to his sister, Yoshikatsu Manabe (ddr-densho-1007-116)
img Staff Sergeant Dennis McGuire delivering letter and will of Japanese soldier Wataru Tanaka to his sister, Yoshikatsu Manabe (ddr-densho-1007-116)
Newspaper clipping on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-116/
Marine boats in sea around Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-113)
img Marine boats in sea around Okinawa (ddr-densho-1007-113)
Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-113/
Japanese and American officers at surrender of the Ryukyus Islands (ddr-densho-1007-260)
img Japanese and American officers at surrender of the Ryukyus Islands (ddr-densho-1007-260)
Caption on back.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-260/
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