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img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-189)

Black and white photographic print of sign reading “Umi Jigoku” with a tree trunk behind the sign.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-189/

img Olinda Saito's House (ddr-one-2-275)

Black and white photographic print of seven individuals seated around a table, including Tami Okamura on the far left and the rest unidentified. Image is shared on one print with ONLC 5554 (dd-one-2-274).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-275/

img Akakura Hotel (ddr-one-2-105)

Black and white photographic print of Akakura hotel with snow-covered roofs and mountains in background. Donor stayed at the Akakura Hotel in a room with a mountain view. Inscribed on the back: "18 Jan 53/VIEW OF MIYOKO-ZAN & ASKAURA HOTEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-105/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-649)

Black and white photographic print of Okimura’s shore, taken from aboard a boat. Paternal relatives had a house near the shore, close to boat dock, where Shiuko Sakai stayed for a few days.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-649/

img Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-332)

Black and white photographic print of Ueno Park pagoda with four lanterns in foreground and an unidentified child.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-332/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-611)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara seated on the railing of a second floor balcony at Kawaguchi home in Miyajima with buildings in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-611/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-225)

Black and white photographic print of a building with numerous unidentified individuals in front.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-225/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-38)

Black and white photographic print of the Shinjuku Gardens, building with pond in foreground and unidentified individuals on far side of pond.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-38/

img USNS General Daniel I. Sultan Arriving at San Francisco Port (ddr-one-2-682)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara and Shiuko Sakai standing onboard the “Gen. Daniel T. Sultan” before disembarking at San Francisco. Inscribed on the back: "July 49/SAN FRANCISCO POE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-682/

img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-104)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals waiting to board the train at Ueno Station in Toyko.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-104/

img Yoko Takahashi (ddr-one-2-144)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi standing outside with “Dear Shiuko” printed in ink at top of image and "Yoko 47/4/12" on bottom right. 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-2-144/

img Visit to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (ddr-one-2-516)

Black and white photographic print of the main entrance to Toshugo Shrine compound, with unidentified individuals in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-516/

img Farming Rice (ddr-one-2-128)

Black and white photographic print of three unidentified laborers working in a rice paddy field.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-128/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-535)

Black and white photographic print of river on approach to Fujiya Hotel at Miyanoshita outside Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/Miyanoshita."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-535/

img View from Matsuzakaya Department Store (ddr-one-2-239)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo from the roof of Tokyo’s Matsuzakaya department store with view of a large building with a curved façade on the left side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-239/

img Train Ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-569)

Black and white photographic print of Hiroshima in distance with transmission line in upper foreground. Inscribed on the back: "47/HIROSHIMA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-569/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-262)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai's face.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-262/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-313)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified woman in kimono walking next to young woman in black, with man wearing mask behind them and streetcar in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-313/

img View of Hakodate Bay from Hakodate Mountain (ddr-one-2-18)

Sepia-toned photographic print of Hakodate Bay with ships in bay, town in foreground, taken from Hakodate Mountain. Inscribed on back: "SEPT 48/TOWN OF HAKODATE + BAY/BERONA 2" [In Japanese].

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-18/

img Konishi Hotel in Nikko (ddr-one-2-512)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Hugo Paus (a Dutch correspondent), Ella Thomas, and Yo Tajiri near sign that reads “Konishi Hotel Bekkan.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-512/

img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-296)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers on deck are an unidentified woman seated in deck chair with Ella Thomas standing by chair, wearing plaid shirt.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-296/

img Kamakura Buddha Statue (ddr-one-2-23)

Black and white photographic print of a crowd in front of a large Kamakura Buddha statue with building gable visible on the right side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-23/

img Visit to Otaru (ddr-one-2-720)

Black and white photographic print of Otaru seascape. Inscribed on the back: "OTARU'S SCENIC GRANORUR."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-720/

img Group of Unknown People (ddr-one-2-165)

Black and white photographic print of seven unidentified individuals outside with umbrella in left background and building roof in right background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-165/

img Boat Trip to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-619)

Black and white photographic print of seascape taken during boat trip from Yamaguchi to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun, with two unidentified individuals’ silhouettes in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-619/

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