United States civilians

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-233)

Black and white photographic print of a street scene with two automobiles in front of a building under construction.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-233/

img Visit to Chicago (ddr-one-2-699)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bob Kubo, Heidi Kubo in front, Heidi Okihara in back, and Paul Hiramura walking down street toward photographer in Chicago.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-699/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-306)

Black and white photographic print of bicycle with unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on back: "Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-306/

img Toho Movie Studio (ddr-one-2-357)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, unidentified film “starlet”, and Heidi Okihara at Toho movie studio. Inscribed on the back: "2-9-47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-357/

img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-115)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai's (the donor's) friends walking down a snowy path to the train station for their return trip to Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "18 Jan 53/NIIGATA KEN, MIYOKO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-115/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-531)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri, Peggy Pedlow (center front) and Mr. Chang (a Chinese correspondent), seated on a boat to or from Matsushima with two open umbrellas. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-531/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-178)

Black and white photographic print of a decorated Christmas tree and bed at the Park Hotel in the room that Shiuko Sakai and Tami Okamura shared with one other woman.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-178/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-614)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara in a dark coat and Shiuko Sakai in a light-colored coat standing outside in Miyajima.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-614/

img Kyoto Dancer (ddr-one-2-11)

Black and white photographic print of a dancer in Kyoto. Inscribed on back: "1948".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-11/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-474)

Black and white photographic print of bridge at a shrine in Kyoto, with pond in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-474/

img Unidentified Model (ddr-one-2-39)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman in a white blouse who was a model in the Donor’s painting course.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-39/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-84)

Black and white photographic print of Nori seated outside by small structure with Japanese writing at Maizuru, Japan. Inscribed on back: "MAIZURU OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-84/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-407)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing on snow-covered steps under a tree at Hibiya Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-407/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-228)

Black and white photographic print of a street scene, possibly open air market, with unidentified individuals pictured.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-228/

img Yoko Takahashi's wedding (ddr-one-2-143)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi’s wedding (from left) Yoshiro Takahashi (groom) and Yoko (bride). Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-143/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-288)

Black and white photographic print of a passenger aboard the Acadia en route to Japan. The passenger standing on deck and identified as Ella Thomas, whom Shiuko Sakai befriended after they met aboard the Acadia.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-288/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-647)

Black and white photographic print of six unidentified adults and one child on a boat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-647/

img Visit to Chicago (ddr-one-2-696)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Kubo, standing, and her husband, Bob Kubo, seated.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-696/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-349)

Black and white photographic print of Hibiya Park pond, located adjacent to Park Hotel in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "Hibiya Park."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-349/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-101)

Yellowed black and white photographic print of Ike No Daira ski resort landscape. This trip was Shiuko Sakai, the donor's, first time skiing. Stamped on back: "THIS IS A/KODACOLOR PRINT/MADE BY/EASTMAN COMPANY/T.M. REGIS. U.S. PAT. OFF./MARCH 25, 1949."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-101/

img Flower Arrangement and Koto Teacher (ddr-one-2-410)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s flower arrangement and koto instructor at her home in Tokyo. Shiuko took lessons at the woman’s home about once a week.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-410/

img Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-258)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito and Tami Okamura seated on a rail at Ueno Park. Inscribed on back: "UENO PARK/OCT 49/OLINDA & TAMI"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-258/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-303)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia as it was arriving, depicting numerous unidentified individuals standing outside on both levels of port building with music band on lower level. Inscribed on back: "17 Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-303/

img Picnic outside Tokyo (ddr-one-2-268)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura in center seated on a picnic bench with three unidentified people with their backs to the camera, having a picnic outside of Tokyo in a park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-268/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-521)

Black and white photographic print of town of Sendai, with buildings on the left, looking towards Matsushima across water. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-521/

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