United States civilians

img Mt. Aso Crater (ddr-one-2-203)

Black and white photographic print of steam rising from the crater.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-203/

img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-506)

Black and white photographic print of trees in foreground, lake and small bridge in middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-506/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-176)

Black and white photographic print of Aya Taketomi standing outside wearing a scarf and holding grass with tree branches in background. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/KARUIZAWA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-176/

img Phoenix Hall (ddr-one-2-438)

Black and white photographic print of Phoenix Hall exterior in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-438/

img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-66)

Black and white photographic print of netting, octopus and two fish on the boat's deck. 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.” This image depicts the octopus that Shiuko Sakai (the donor) caught. Inscribed …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-66/

img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-112)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito sitting in the snow. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/ MIYOKO/HILL DOWN TO STATION."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-112/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-628)

Black and white photographic print of Toshiaki seated on a stone (Shiuko Sakai's first cousin twice removed).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-628/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-447)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals on the stairs at Todai-Ji temple in Nara.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-447/

img Visit to Lake Chuzenji (ddr-one-2-502)

Black and white photographic print of view from Lake Chuzenji looking down on the valley. Inscribed on back: "25 May 47/Looking down into valley"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-502/

img Sacred Hearts Bazaar (ddr-one-2-4)

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified young girls seated on the ground eating food sold at the Sacred Hearts Bazaar in Tokyo. Inscribed on back: "21 SEPT 49/SACRED HEARTS BAZAAR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-4/

img Sailing with Jan Satow (ddr-one-2-244)

Black and white photographic print of Jane Satow, a friend of the donor, wearing a swimsuit and sitting on the edge of a sailboat at an unknown location.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-244/

img Train Ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-567)

Black and white photographic print of blurry fields in foreground and Mt. Fuji rising above haze in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-567/

img Matsuzakaya Department Store (ddr-one-2-242)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo’s Matsuzakaya department store with artwork adorning the exterior wall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-242/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-596)

Black and white photographic print of Torii gate, submerged in water, visible from Itsukushima Shrine.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-596/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-270)

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito’s house outside of Tokyo with seven individuals standing or seated around dining table. From left: Olinda Saito seated, Olinda’s boyfriend Raymond Funakoshi (standing), unidentified Japanese athlete (seated), unidentified woman, Olinda’s youngest sister Aki Saito (standing), Tami Okamura (seated) and Olinda Saito’s mother (seated). Olinda was a Japanese citizen …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-270/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-557)

Black and white photographic print of view of interior grounds from a Fujiya Hotel room. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-557/

img Mt. Aso Crater (ddr-one-2-204)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing at the rim of the crater with steam rising from behind.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-204/

img Woodblock Print Demonstration (ddr-one-2-399)

Black and white photographic print of woodblock print demonstration with crowd of unidentified individuals present during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is seated on the right side of the image wearing dark coat, and Yo Tagiri is seated to Shiuko’s right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-399/

img Tokyo Central Train Station (ddr-one-2-345)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo central train station with unidentified individuals walking toward the station. Inscribed on the back: "SEPT 47 TOKYO CENTRAL STATION."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-345/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-161)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta and Shiuko Sakai standing outside with pole on the right side of the image. Inscribed on back: "AUG 50/SHINJUKU GARDENS."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-161/

img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-190)

Black and white photographic print of sign on window that reads “Shiroike Jigoku.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-190/

img Visit to Sacramento (ddr-one-2-709)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara holding a jacket and standing at the Sacramento State fairgrounds with building in background. Inscribed on the back: "4 SEP 49/SACRAMENTO STATE FAIR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-709/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-49)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at American Club in Tokyo, Japan, with (from left): Col. Stewart, unidentified, Mrs. Stewart, Capt. Waddington, Lt. Downs, unidentified, unidentified, Olinda Saito (bride), Capt. Humphries, Shiuko Sakai, Maj. Bach, Lt. Zuretti, unidentified, Maj. Dickie, unidentified, Mrs. Bach, and Capt. Townsend. Shiuko …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-49/

img Catching Octopus on the "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-65)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on boat and holding an octopus with a stick. 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: "ABURA-TSUBO 12 JUNE 49/S. & THE …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-65/

img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-661)

Black and white photographic print of Taeko Sakai, daughter of Ataru Sakai (Shiuko Sakai’s cousin), wearing traditional clothing and headdress with flowers. Inscribed on the back: "Taeko 1952."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-661/

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