United States civilians

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-688)

Black and white photographic print of Bessie Matsuoka wearing a headscarf and seated in lounge chair on deck of the "Gen. Daniel T. Sultan" en route to San Francisco.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-688/

img Torii Bridge (ddr-one-2-42)

Black and white photographic print of a path, decorative gate and bridge with darkened foreground and trees in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-42/

img Fourth of July Parade (ddr-one-2-415)

Black and white photographic print of Fourth of July parade in 1949 in Tokyo with an unidentified marching band and large building on the right side of the image. Inscribed on the back: "4 July '49/Tokyo/4th of July PARADE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-415/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-453)

Black and white photographic print of the grounds at Todai-Ji temple in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-453/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-459)

Black and white photographic print of Yo Tajiri standing by an incense burner with two unidentified women at Todai-Ji temple in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-459/

img Boat Trip to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-618)

Black and white photographic print of taken during boat trip from Yamaguchi to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun, with flowering bush on right of frame and building roofs in middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-618/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-396)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Gratten (wearing glasses, in foreground), Nobi Setaguchi and May Ideta walking among unidentified military personnel after the ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "After Parade/M-1/Tami Nobi Setaguchi/Gratten May."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-396/

img Movie Studio Makeup Room (ddr-one-2-260)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified actress and man in a mirror’s reflection.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-260/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-492)

Black and white photographic print of six unidentified boys standing on rocks over river.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-492/

img Odori in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-30)

Black and white photographic print of a crowd watching dancers on a stage at a festival dance (“odori”) in Kyoto with a temple in background. Inscribed on back: "MIYAKO ODORI/17 APR 49/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-30/

img View from Matsuzakaya Department Store (ddr-one-2-240)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo from the roof of Tokyo’s Matsuzakaya department store with a large building under construction in the center of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-240/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-473)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and May Ideta standing with a tree and shrines in background. Inscribed on back: "14 APR 49/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-473/

img Visit to Sendai (ddr-one-2-524)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri, Shiuko Sakai and Peggy Pedlow walking toward camera down a street in Sendai. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Sendai."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-524/

img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-662)

Black and white photographic print of Noriko Sakai, daughter of Ataru Sakai (Shiuko Sakai’s cousin), holding a doll and standing in the family house. Inscribed on the back: "Noriko 1953."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-662/

img Odori in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-28)

Black and white photographic print of dancers at a festival dance (“odori”) in Kyoto. Dancer in the center of image is holding a decorated pole and dancer on the right side of the image in the foreground is holding a fan. Inscribed on back: "17 APRIL 49/MIYAKO ODORI/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-28/

img Buddhist Monks in Nara (ddr-one-2-439)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified Buddhist monks. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47." Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-439/

img Boat Trip to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-616)

Black and white photographic print of seascape taken during boat trip from Yamaguchi to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-616/

img Ida Takatomi's House (ddr-one-2-269)

Black and white photographic print of Ida Takatomi’s home outside Tokyo with Ida seated in hallway, son Ideo seated on her left and Tami Okamura seated on her right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-269/

img Wedding of Ned and Keiko Glenn (ddr-one-2-215)

Black and white photographic print of Colonel Ryder (far left), Ned Glenn, Keiko Glenn and unidentified woman holding drink glasses. Col. Ryder was the army attache at the U.S. embassy and by that time, Detachment S was under auspices of U.S. Embassy. Inscribed on back: "'55."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-215/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-166)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Anna Kim, Shiuko Sakai, Joyce Lee, and Tami Okamura standing in front of a hotel with flag pole in center of image. Donor stated that this hotel was located near Aya Taketomi’s summer home and served as a place for military and civilian personnel to have “R and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-166/

img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-124)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta and Tami Okamura standing outside at the Fujiya Hotel's grounds with trees in background. Inscribed on back: "SEP 50/ GREENGATE VILLA GARDEN/FUJIYA." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-124/

img Takarazuka Park (ddr-one-2-201)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi and Shiuko Sakai, with Shiuko holding a parasol. A round building with statue is visible in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-201/

img Kyoto Hotel (ddr-one-2-186)

Black and white photographic print of exterior of Kyoto Hotel with an unidentified man walking towards its entrance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-186/

img Shiuko Sakai in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-36)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of tree and stream in Kyoto, with a truck and unidentified individuals in the background on other side of stream. Inscribed on back: "MARUYAMA PARK/MAY 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-36/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-627)

Black and white photographic print of ferry docking in Miyajima with lamp pole on the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-627/

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