United States civilians

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-488)

Black and white photographic print of the Hozu River rocky shoreline, with boat pole visible on the left side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-488/

img Family and Neighbors in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-13)

Black and white photographic print of Chic, a friend of the donor’s family from Seattle, standing in front of a building, holding a baby, and surrounded by over a dozen unidentified children from his Tokyo neighborhood.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-13/

img Visit to Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-90)

Black and white photographic print of Nori standing on a sandy beach with her hand on her hat. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-90/

img On the Roof of the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-321)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai and Sgt. Wray standing in front of lantern on roof of NYK building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-321/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-272)

Black and white photographic print of six individuals at Olinda Saito’s house posing at dining room table: from left- Shiuko Sakai, Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura, Olinda’s mother and an unidentified woman. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-272/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-656)

Black and white photographic print of a warehouse where soy sauce is made with daughter-in-law of Shiuko Sakai’s aunt standing in center of frame.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-656/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-471)

Color photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and two unidentified boys feeding a deer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-471/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-552)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated in a folding chair by the swimming pool at Fujiya Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "15 Aug 47/Fujiya Hotel."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-552/

img View from NYK Building (ddr-one-2-344)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo central train station in distance taken from NYK building window with a bus parked in lot that Shiuko Sakai would take to Park Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "24 May 47/Tokyo Station from office window/route 2 busses we ride."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-344/

img Yasukuni Shrine (ddr-one-2-252)

Black and white photographic print of Yasukuni Shrine grounds and cherry trees with unidentified individuals walking away from camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-252/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-138)

Black and white photographic print of a snowy street with buildings in the background and an unknown individual walking in the street.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-138/

img Couple Painting at a Lakeshore (ddr-one-2-9)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified girl and man painting in watercolor on the lakeshore.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-9/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-408)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on snow-covered steps at Hibiya Park.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-408/

img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-60)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes, Tami Okamura, Lt. Col. Glenn and Olinda Saito seated on a boat with ships on right side of image and in background. 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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-60/

img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-197)

Black and white photographic print of a statue in the middle of hot springs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-197/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-180)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai sitting in her room at the Park Hotel that she shared with Tami Okamura and one other woman, decorated with a Christmas tree and bed in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-180/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-581)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and Harue Toyoji's children in their village. Back row, left to right: Shiuko Sakai and Taeko Toyoji; front row left to right: Samaye Toyoji and Takako Toyoji.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-581/

img Takahashi Family Skiing (ddr-one-2-148)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi and daughter Junko standing on skis outside in snow. Inscribed on back: "4 Jan 57/Jun." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-148/

img Meeting with Navajo Woman (ddr-one-2-706)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara with a Navajo woman in unknown location standing in front of “Indian Building.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-706/

img Meiji Art Museum (ddr-one-2-355)

Black and white photographic print of the Meiji Art Museum from across the street. Inscribed on back: "DEC 48/MEIJI ART MUSEUM."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-355/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-440)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman standing to the left of a post in front of fish-shaped gong. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-440/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-465)

Black and white photographic print of a woman carrying a baby on her back standing adjacent to the lantern base.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-465/

img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-591)

Black and white photographic print of Itsukushima Torii in left background with lanterns and tree in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-591/

img Visit to Smaller Falls in Nikko (ddr-one-2-507)

Black and white photographic print of Smaller Falls.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-507/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-612)

Black and white photographic print of Kawaguchi garden with unidentified man standing in front of house and holding a baby (relatives of Shiuko Sakai).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-612/

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