United States civilians

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-55)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. From left: unidentified seated individual, Olinda Saito (bride), Tami Okamura, Lt. Zuretti, May Ideta. Shiuko Sakai, the donor, organized this wedding party for Olinda Saito, with whom she worked at the U.S. army language …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-55/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-126)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on a bridge.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-126/

img Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-78)

Black and white photographic print of ocean with trees in the foreground at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-78/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-227)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman emptying an unknown substance onto a screen over a large bowl with four unidentified onlookers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-227/

img Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-701)

Black and white photographic print of landscape and small building with sign reading “Jorgensen.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-701/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-384)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Asa, Shiuko Sakai, and Aya Taketomi dressed in kimonos and standing in front of Asa’s house with two bowls on ground and shadows of lattice work.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-384/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-603)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing between a tree and a lantern in Miyajima.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-603/

img Visit to Kegan Falls in Nikko (ddr-one-2-504)

Black and white photographic print of Kegan Falls visible in the distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-504/

img USNS General Daniel I. Sultan Arriving at San Francisco Port (ddr-one-2-684)

Black and white photographic print of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands taken from aboard the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan.” Inscribed on the back: "July 49/GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-684/

img On the Way Home from the Atami Hotel (ddr-one-2-420)

Black and white photographic print of the ocean and a beach on the journey back to Tokyo from a visit to the Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on back: "ON WAY HOME FROM ATAMI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-420/

img Glamor Shot in Wig (ddr-one-2-261)

Black and white photographic print of a Nisei soldier's wife who accompanied Shiuko Sakai to a film studio after a hair and makeup demonstration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-261/

img Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple (ddr-one-2-26)

Black and white photographic print of Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in Uji, with water pond in foreground and three unidentified people sitting on the pond's bank on the right side of the image. Inscribed on back: "17 APRIL 49/PHOENIX HALL/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-26/

img Visiting Aya's Home (ddr-one-2-380)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Asa, Tami Okamura, Aya Taketomi, and May Ideta standing in front of Aya’s house wearing kimonos. Asa and Aya were sisters. Inscribed on back: "22 Feb 47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-380/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-680)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bessie Matsuoka, Kiku Shimazaki, and Shiuko Sakai seated on deck lounge chairs aboard “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July '49/USAT SULTAN/ME KIKU BESSIE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-680/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-464)

Black and white photographic print of three unidentified children in front of a wooden gate. Inscribed on the back: "Mar 47/Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-464/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-602)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s Kawaguchi relatives (five adults and three children) posing for camera near Mimori restaurant. Mrs. Mimori, Shiuko’s maternal cousin, is standing on far left holding a baby.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-602/

img Outside the Imperial Palace (ddr-one-2-341)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing under a tree on grass next to Imperial Palace moat with palace in background. Inscribed on the back "Jan 47."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-341/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-395)

Black and white photographic print of white guard hut with unidentified male military personnel standing and holding rifle to the right of the hut, during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-395/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-404)

Black and white photographic print of Hibiya Park landscape with pond and trees. Inscribed on the back: "4 July 49/ HIBIYA PARK."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-404/

img Takahashi Family Skiing (ddr-one-2-147)

Black and white photographic print of Junko "June" Takahashi wearing skis and seated on snow. Inscribed on back: "4 Jan 57/Junko." 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-2-147/

img Korean Doll (ddr-one-2-265)

Black and white photographic print of photo of a Korean doll in Shiuko Sakai’s room at the Osaka hotel. Shiuko purchased the doll in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-265/

img Visiting Hongwanji in Kyoto (ddr-one-2-472)

Black and white photographic print of exterior of Hongwanji in Kyoto. Inscribed on back: "Kyoto."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-472/

img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-441)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-441/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-132)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man walking on a snowy sidewalk.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-132/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-135)

Black and white photographic print of snow covered cars with a round sign sticking out of the snow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-135/

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