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Torii Gate (ddr-one-2-226)
Black and white photographic print of the view downwards toward a torii gate with two unidentified individuals walking beneath the gate.
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View from NYK Building (ddr-one-2-347)
Black and white photographic print of view toward Imperial Palace grounds with landscaped trees in foreground, taken from NYK building. Inscribed on the back: "April 47/LOOKING TOWARDS PALACE GROUNDS/FROM N.Y.K ROOF."
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Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-528)
Black and white photographic print of Mr. Chang standing on a boat near Matsushima, with an unidentified young man holding a pole and two other boats in the background. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."
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Scenic View (ddr-one-2-417)
Black and white photographic print of a nature scene taken on the journey back to Tokyo from a daytrip to the Atami Hotel. Photo includes blossoming tree and partial ocean view. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: " 4-12 '47/SCENE …
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Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-304)
Black and white photographic print of unidentified multistory building in Tokyo. Inscribed on back: "Dec 46."
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Toy Sale (ddr-one-2-8)
Black and white photographic print of an unidentified seated man with a hat selling toys during a holiday, with three unidentified children watching the man. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/MARUYAMA PARK/KYOTO."
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Taeko Toyoji (ddr-one-2-584)
Black and white photographic print of Taeko Toyoji standing in a bush. Inscribed on the front of the photograph: "Dear/Shiuko/Love/June." Inscribed on the back: "May 30, 1948/Miss M. Shimomura/took this for me."
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Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-259)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on rail at Ueno Park. Inscribed on back: "UENO PARK/OCT. 49/ME"
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Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-478)
Black and white photographic print of Lake Biwa scenery taken from elevation.
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Miyazu Village (ddr-one-2-72)
Black and white photographic print of unidentified villagers standing outside, featuring young girl holding baby on her back in foreground, at Miyazu Village, Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "30 JUNE 49/MIYAZU."
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Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-196)
Black and white photographic print of a sign reading “Onishi Bozu Jigoku” at onzen (hot springs) in Kyushu.
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-122)
Black and white photographic print of interior lobby at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Ocean View Parlour'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." 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.
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Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-588)
Black and white photographic print of Miyajima taken from above with tree branches in foreground. This photo taken en route from Shiuko Sakai’s childhood Miyajima residence to her aunt’s home. Shiuko Sakai lived in Miyajima in 1930 at age seven. To walk to her aunt’s house she would cross a bridge near her home, climb up …
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Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-263)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai's head and shoulders.
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Inside the NYK Building "While the Boss is Away" (ddr-one-2-320)
Black and white photographic print of Peggy Gee (née Pedlow) leaning toward window inside Tokyo's NYK Building. Inscribed on back: "24 May 47/Peggy looking out."
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Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-446)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on the temple grounds in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."
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Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-540)
Black and white photographic print of the Fujiya Hotel's tea garden, featuring a waterfall. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/GARDEN IN FRONT OF FUJIYA HOTEL."
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Yoko Takahashi's wedding (ddr-one-2-145)
Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals standing outside at Yoko Takahashi’s wedding. Two women dressed in dark colored kimono's flag the bride dressed in a light kimono with a large print and white vail, all stand with their backs to the camera. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted …
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Visit to Lake Chuzenji (ddr-one-2-500)
Black and white photographic print of Lake Chuzenji with trees in foreground.
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Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-299)
Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, depicting approximately 14 unidentified individuals standing on balcony. Inscribed on back: "17 Dec 46."
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Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-703)
Black and white photographic print of George Nakamura, military linguist (standing), and (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Mrs. Jorgensen seated on lounge chair at Jorgensen property.
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Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-369)
Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai (holding several purses), Tami Okamura, and Mimi, a member of the WAC (Women’s Army Corps) at Hibiya Park, a large park in Tokyo.
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Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-158)
Black and white photographic print of Aya Taketomi sitting outside in chair with house’s sliding glass doors behind her. Donor stated that many people owned summerhouses in Karuizawa, because the climate was cooler than Tokyo. Aya Taketomi, sitting in the chair in front of her family’s summerhouse, was the daughter of the former Japanese ambassador to …
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Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-514)
Black and white photographic print of Ella Thomas (with umbrella), Hugo Paus (a Dutch correspondent, with umbrella), and Shiuko Sakai after crossing the bridge on their way back to hotel, with bridge and unidentified tourists in background.
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ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-389)
Black and white photographic print of unidentified male military personnel in dark uniforms with rifles on their shoulders in ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo, with roof of a building in distant background.