United States civilians

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-681)

Black and white photographic print of fire drill onboard “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan with (from left) Heidi Okihara, unidentified woman, Shiuko Sakai, Bessie Matsuoka, and two unidentified children posing for picture. Inscribed on the back: "July 49/SULTAN/DRILL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-681/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-289)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan, passengers are unidentified, a man is standing and holding a baby, and a woman is seated in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-289/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-615)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara standing near lanterns with tree branches in foreground and Itsukushima Shinto Shrine Torii in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-615/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-335)

Black and white photographic print of Avenue A, a main road in Tokyo, taken from the Park Hotel, with Imperial Hotel on the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-335/

img Gen. Daniel T. Sultan Arriving in Yokohama (ddr-one-2-718)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken aboard the Gen. Daniel T. Sultan while it is docking. Visible on dock is Mary Mori standing in center foreground with Gunji (husband in uniform to her left), waiting to pick up Atsuko, Mary's sister.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-718/

img Toho Movie Studio (ddr-one-2-362)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified “starlet” in ballet costume at Toho film studio. Inscribed on the back: "2-9-47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-362/

img House of Peers Interior (ddr-one-2-354)

Black and white photographic print of Diet building interior’s “house of peers.” Shiuko Sakai photographed this interior during a building tour. Inscribed on the back: "2-6-47/House of Peers."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-354/

img Girls and the Jeep (ddr-one-2-428)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri, Shiuko Sakai, and Tami Okamura exiting Joe Hashizaki’s jeep at unknown location. Inscribed on the back: "Apr 47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-428/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-517)

Black and white photographic print of a boat in the water off of Matsushima Island. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-517/

img Hakodate Mountain (ddr-one-2-12)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta, Shiuko Sakai, and Tami Okamura, seated on the grass at Hakodate Mountain. Inscribed on back: "SEPT 48/HAKODATE MT."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-12/

img View from the Roof of the Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-348)

Black and white photographic print of Japan’s Finance building (long building in background) taken from roof of Park Hotel. Diet building (cabinet building) also pictured. Inscribed on the back: "4/16/47/From Finance Bldg Behind is Diet Bldg."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-348/

img Yoko Takahashi's wedding (ddr-one-2-146)

Black and white photographic print of a large group of unidentified individuals standing for portrait outside during Yoko Takahashi’s wedding. 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-2-146/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-630)

Black and white photographic print of stones scattered by a storm.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-630/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-668)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal relatives, five unidentified adults and five children, posing for picture at Hiroshima train station to see Shiuko off back to Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-668/

img Ikebana (ddr-one-2-40)

Black and white photographic print depicting a still life of an ikebana (flower arrangement) made by Donor during an ikebana class. Inscribed on back: "2x."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-40/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-283)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of harbor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-283/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-538)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura, and Gratten, walking around the Fujiya Hotel grounds, with Shiuko and Tami looking to their rights and Gratten looking at camera. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-538/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-542)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing on a bridge in the Fujiya Hotel's tea garden. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/FUJIYA AT MIYANOSHITA/IN FRONT OF HOTEL/TAMI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-542/

img Matsuzakaya Department Store (ddr-one-2-243)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo’s Matsuzakaya department store across street and unidentified crowds walking in front.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-243/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-486)

Black and white photographic print of Hozu River rapids with portion of an unidentified individual’s back in right foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-486/

img Visiting Kasuga Shrine in Nara (ddr-one-2-462)

Black and white photographic print of Kasuga shrine exterior in Nara, with staircase in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-462/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-120)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on outdoor deck at Fujiya Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "SEP 50/FUJIYA." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used the facilities.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-120/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-547)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of short fence at the Fujiya Hotel grounds. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/FUJIYA AT MIYANOSHITA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-547/

img Shiuko Sakai and Tami Okamura with Friends and Family (ddr-one-2-155)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (second from left), Shiuko Sakai (third from right), and Tami’s son (far right) with group of unidentified individuals standing on a lawn. The unidentified men were friends of Tami Okamura.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-155/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-534)

Black and white photographic print of approach to Fujiya Hotel at Miyanoshita, outside Tokyo, with densely forested landscape and tree branch in foreground of upper frame. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Miyanoshita."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-534/

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