United States civilians

img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-693)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bob Kubo and Heidi Okihara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-693/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-605)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) an unidentified woman, Heidi Okihara, and an unidentified man standing to right of lantern with trees and building in background (the unidentified individuals are Shiuko Sakai’s Kawaguichi relatives).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-605/

img Temple Reconstruction (ddr-one-2-47)

Black and white photographic print of posts in the foreground, buildings in mid-ground, and trees in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-47/

img Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-479)

Black and white photographic print of Lake Biwa scenery with pine trees in the foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-479/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-386)

Black and white photographic print of four unidentified men on the far left of the image marching in ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo, with two of the four men carrying flags in the center (including U.S. flag) and unidentified group in formation in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-386/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-689)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara and Kiku holding a coat, standing in front of sign that reads “Boat Station No. 10 A.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-689/

img Temple Gardens in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-31)

Black and white photographic print of temple garden in Kyoto with a bridge in foreground and trees in background. Inscribed on back: "KYOTO/17 APR 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-31/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-85)

Black and white photographic print of Kay Fujikado standing next to a sign reading “Nakama Izuru” at Maizuru, Japan. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-85/

img Scenic View (ddr-one-2-424)

Color photographic print of a tree in foreground and sea in background on return from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Stamped on the back: "KODACOLOR PRINT/MADE BY/CASTMAN KODAK COMPANY/T. M. RSHOS. U S. PAT OFF./MAY 22 1947."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-424/

img Children in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-429)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified children gathering to view foreign military personnel who are standing with their backs to photographer looking at the crowd of children. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto '47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-429/

img Imperial Hotel (ddr-one-2-342)

Black and white photographic print of Imperial Hotel pond. Inscribed on the back: "47/Imperial Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-342/

img Aboard the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" (ddr-one-2-714)

Black and white photographic print of Atsuko, friend of Shiuko Sakai, seated on deck chair with daughter Lynne aboard "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" en route to Japan, with Atsuko facing away from the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-714/

img Heidi and Shiuko (ddr-one-2-340)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara and Shiuko Sakai standing outside on a tiled surface at unknown location, likely near the Imperial Palace moat, with unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on the back: "Jan 47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-340/

img Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-476)

Black and white photographic print of landscape and train tracks.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-476/

img Painting Sensei (ddr-one-2-182)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Noguchi standing in her garden holding her dog Mariko (full length shot). Shiuko Sakai, the donor, took Japanese painting classes from Mrs. Noguchi. Inscribed on back: "JULY 49/MRS NOGUCHI & MARIKO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-182/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-221)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo landscape covered in snow with a bridge in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-221/

img Woodblock Print Demonstration (ddr-one-2-398)

Black and white photographic print of a woodblock print demonstration at an art studio during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is sitting on the right of the man with cap in the foreground, Yo Tagiri is sitting next to Shiuko, and there is a group of unidentified individuals present. A woman in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-398/

img Wedding of Ned and Keiko Glenn (ddr-one-2-214)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Ned Glenn and Keiko Glenn cutting their wedding cake with five unidentified individuals standing in right background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-214/

img Kyoto Hotel (ddr-one-2-184)

Black and white photographic print of entrance to Kyoto Hotel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-184/

img Meeting Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-639)

Black and white photographic print of Noriko Sakai, daughter of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal relative Ataru Sakai, standing next to table with flower vase on her left. Inscribed on the back: "Noriko 1953."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-639/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-63)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on boat, wearing cap, and with unidentified person’s legs in foreground. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "12 JUNE 49/ABURA-TSUBO/GUESS WHO!"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-63/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-577)

Black and white photographic print with a free-standing smokestack in center of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-577/

img At the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-351)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and an unidentified boy standing in front of low wall and fence behind the NYK building. Inscribed on the back: "47/ME & A LITTLE ORPHAN."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-351/