United States civilians

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/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-659)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal aunt, wearing a kimono.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-659/

img Olinda Saito (ddr-one-2-409)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito at unknown date/place.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-409/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-309)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified man with hat and cane walking next to a young woman wearing gloves.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-309/

img Eating at a Hotel in Ise (ddr-one-2-187)

Black and white photographic print of Toshiko Morita sitting on a floor mat, eating inside a hotel in Ise. Toshiko was a civilian employee and friend of Shiuko Sakai's (the donor) that she met in Tokyo. Inscribed on back: "AUG '53 ISE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-187/

img Train Ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-564)

Black and white photographic print of train tracks disappearing into the horizon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-564/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-610)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on the railing of a second floor balcony at Kawaguchi home in Miyajima, with buildings in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-610/

img Unidentified Painting (ddr-one-2-230)

Black and white photographic print of the interior of a museum in Ueno, featuring an unidentified painting. Inscribed on back: "FEB 50/UENO MUSEUM"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-230/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-219)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo's landscape with bridge covered in snow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-219/

img Hanaya Hotel (ddr-one-2-172)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) an unidentified woman, man and girl (Olinda Saito’s relatives) sitting at table in front of screen with calligraphy. Donor and Olinda Saito stayed at the Hanaya Hotel during this trip. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil, before WWII. He returned …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-172/

img Mt. Fuji (ddr-one-2-15)

Color photographic print in envelope of Mt. Fuji with Kodak processing date stamp of June 16, 1958. Stamped on back: "THIS IS A/[ILLEGIBLE]/Made only by Kodak/WEEK OF JUNE 16 · 58."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-15/

img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-645)

Black and white photographic print of Shunya, Shiuko Sakai’s paternal uncle, squatting in the garden.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-645/

img Outside Dai Ichi Building (ddr-one-2-353)

Black and white photographic print of Yo Tajiri seated on a low wall—in background is Dai Ichi building (“Number One” building), where General Douglas MacArthur and his staff were located. Inscribed on the back: "'47/YO TAJIRI/BY THE MOAT/DAI ICHI BLDG IN BACK."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-353/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-312)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified smiling woman walking in front of business establishment, with partial image of unidentified man in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-312/

img Guesthouse in Maizuru (ddr-one-2-88)

Black and white photographic print of Kay Fujikado standing next to sign posted on a tree that reads “Guest House.” Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU/KAY."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-88/

img View from NYK Building (ddr-one-2-346)

Black and white photographic print of Imperial Palace grounds taken from NYK building with automobiles and bus parked in foreground. Inscribed on the back: "24 May 47/From office window (NYK)/Towards Palace grounds/Busses are wide."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-346/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-311)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman wearing a kimono and shawl standing in front of vendor stand.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-311/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-51)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito (bride, on left) and Raymond Funakoshi (groom, on right) at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. The couple stand behind a table with cake, flower arrangements and candles, and hold glasses in their right hands. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-51/

img Outside the Imperial Palace (ddr-one-2-366)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yoko and friend by Imperial moat with tree branches overhead and water behind them.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-366/

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-691)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of wooden gate at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-691/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-539)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Gratten, Tami Okamura, and Shiuko Sakai walking around Fujiya Hotel ground, with Gratten in foreground and Tami and Shiuko in background. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Fujiya."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-539/

img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-508)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Ella Thomas seated next to each other on the train to Nikko, feigning sleep. Inscribed on back: "24 May 47/On train on way to Nikko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-508/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-374)

Black and white photographic print of Gracia Becker and unidentified friend trying on dresses that Aya Taketomi brought. Gracia has her left hand on her friend’s shoulder. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Gracia, Ann Grazick, Shiuko and Tami Okamura were roommates at the Park Hotel (the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-374/

img Merry Go Round (ddr-one-2-248)

Black and white photographic print of Shuiko Sakai standing outside at unknown Tokyo location and wearing white dress with a “Merry Go Round” sign in background; unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on back: "4 July 50"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-248/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-102)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man skiing in a short-sleeved shirt, possibly Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi. This trip was Shiuko Sakai, the donor's, first time skiing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-102/

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