United States civilians

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-95)

Black and white photographic print of four unidentified village children standing and seated on the street in front of buildings. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-95/

img USNS General Daniel I. Sultan Arriving at San Francisco Port (ddr-one-2-685)

Black and white photographic print of taken aboard the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” of a tugboat in the San Francisco Bay with the city in background to left and part of the Golden Gate Bridge in background to right. Inscribed on the back: "SAN FRANCISCO July 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-685/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-593)

Black and white photographic print of Mimori Restaurant with trees in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-593/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-640)

Black and white photographic print of an island and ocean taken on the way back from Okimura/Kurokamijima. Inscribed on the back: "25 APR 47/ON WAY BACK FROM/OKIMURA/KUROKAMIJIMA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-640/

img Tami Okamura at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-67)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing on a path in front of bushes with shoulder bag at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANO HASHIDATE 30 JUNE 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-67/

img Acadia Leaving Port of Seattle (ddr-one-2-279)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, leaving Seattle harbor with three ships in view.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-279/

img Visit to Nikko (ddr-one-2-498)

Black and white photographic print of tunnel in distance, taken from a cable car. Inscribed on back: "25 May 47/On Cable to Lake Chuzenji."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-498/

img Hiroshi Yoshida's studio (ddr-one-2-397)

Black and white photographic print of crowd walking to art studio of Hiroshi Yoshida, a well-known printmaker in Tokyo, during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is pictured wearing a dark coat, and Yo Tagiri is walking on Shiuko Sakai’s left. Inscribed on the back: "Jan 47/Red Cross Tour- Art Studio"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-397/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Honolulu (ddr-one-2-282)

Black and white photographic print of voyage on ship Acadia from Seattle, Washington, to Japan, arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor with view of ocean and land in far distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-282/

img Hanaya Hotel (ddr-one-2-171)

Black and white photographic print of paved road and Hanaya Hotel in Ueda. Donor took this trip with friend Olinda Saito. Olinda was a Japanese citizen whose father was Japanese consul in Sao Paolo, Brazil, before WWII. He returned to Japan before WWII began. Donor met Olinda when Olinda began working as librarian at Detachment S, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-171/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-648)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified child, possibly a paternal relative of Shiuko Sakai, standing with small bicycle and rock wall in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-648/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-604)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Kawaguchi (Shiuko Sakai's cousin) holding grandson Toshiaki (Shiuko's first cousin twice removed) next to a tree with two lanterns in background. Inscribed on the back: "Nov 47/Mrs. K. & Toshiaki."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-604/

img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-170)

Black and white photographic print of creek with large tree in left middle ground and bridge in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-170/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-58)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Tami Okamura, Olinda Saito (bride, standing), Shiuko Sakai, Aki Saito, unidentified, Yoshi Saito, unidentified, Heidi Okihara, remaining individuals unidentified. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-58/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-600)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai with unidentified Kawaguchi relatives (three adults and three children) standing next to a lantern with a Torii gate in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-600/

img Painting Sensei (ddr-one-2-181)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Noguchi standing in her garden holding her dog Mariko. 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-2-181/

img Hiroshi Yoshida's studio (ddr-one-2-402)

Black and white photographic print of art studio visitors drinking tea. A man in a light colored jacket is seated in the foreground with his back to the camera. Unknown whether this is art studio tour or lecture by Hiroshi Yoshida.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-402/

img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-73)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a swimsuit and seated in the sand with trees and hills in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-73/

img Easter Sunday (ddr-one-2-207)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Ray Funakoshi in uniform with hat and Olinda Saito, standing outside in front of building on Easter Sunday. This photograph was taken before they married. 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-2-207/

img Ernie Pyle Theater (ddr-one-2-208)

Black and white photographic print of building with “Ernie Pyle” sign on top and a car in the foreground. Inscribed on back: "Sep 1953/Tokyo."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-208/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-298)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama terminal taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, with “HQ. 2nd Major Port” sign visible. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 17, '46/Yokohama."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-298/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-456)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai by incense burner at top of staircase at Todai-Ji temple in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-456/

img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-103)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Raymond Funakoshi, an unidentified man, Tami Okamura (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) at Ueno train station in Tokyo on the way to Niigata Ken ski resort. Inscribed on back: "15 JAN 53/UENO STATION/"HIKIAGESHA"."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-103/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-530)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Peggy Pedlow, Yo Tajiri, and Mr. Chang (a Chinese correspondent) standing on dock in Matsushima (likely), with three unidentified boys standing to their left in background and an unidentified man standing further to their left in background. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-530/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-493)

Black and white photographic print of a boat with roof along Hozu River with four unidentified individuals standing nearby in river and one unidentified woman standing on shore.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-493/

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