United States civilians

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-490)

Black and white photographic print of Hozu River as bend in river approaches, with unidentified pole man partially visible on the left side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-490/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-570)

Black and white photographic print of Hiroshima leveled after the bombing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-570/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-549)

Black and white photographic print of a swimming pool at the Fujiya Hotel with two unidentified women on the left. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/FUJIYA AT MIYANOSHITA/SWIMMING POOL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-549/

img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-650)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai's aunt (married to her paternal uncle, Shunya) squatting next to one of her grandchildren who is holding a small bicycle.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-650/

img Docked Boat at Hakodate Bay (ddr-one-2-17)

Black and white photographic print of Hakodate Bay with two unidentified men in foreground, docked boat on right, bridge in middle-ground, and mountain in background, taken during Donor's trip with May Ideta and Tami Okamura. Inscribed on back: "SEPT 48/HOKKAIDO/ONUMA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-17/

img Golfing (ddr-one-2-677)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai holding club at golf course in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-677/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-220)

Black and white photographic print of Tokyo's landscape covered in snow with pond and tree branches in foreground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-220/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-544)

Black and white photographic print of the Fujya Hotel's tea garden, featuring waterwheel. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/FUJIYA AT MIYANOSHITA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-544/

img Visiting Todai-Ji Temple in Nara (ddr-one-2-458)

Black and white photographic print of the exterior at Todai-Ji temple in Nara. Inscribed on the back: "Nara."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-458/

img Ski Trip to Mt. Miyoko (ddr-one-2-109)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man standing next to post in the snow. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-109/

img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-142)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi and oldest daughter Junko. Inscribed on back: " '56/ YOKO USHIJIMA." 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-2-142/

img Ski Trip to Ike No Daira (ddr-one-2-97)

Black and white photographic print of ski slopes with numerous unidentified skiers and May Ideta skiing on far right. This trip was Shiuko Sakai, the donor's, first time skiing. Inscribed on back: "IKE NO DAIRA."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-97/

img Shiuko Sakai at Kasuga Shrine (ddr-one-2-35)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai, wearing a coat and headscarf. She is standing next to lanterns, on tour of Kasuga Shrine in Nara, with an unidentified man in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-35/

img Kamakura Buddha Statue (ddr-one-2-256)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified individual taking Shiuko Sakai’s photograph in front of Kamakura Buddha statue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-256/

img Farming Rice (ddr-one-2-127)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-127/

img Drying Squid (ddr-one-2-14)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man seated on the ground in front of a fence, drying and stretching squid on mats. Image was taken during Donor's trip with May Ideta and Tami Okamura to Hakodate. Inscribed on back: "HAKODATE SEPT 48."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-14/

img Mt. Aso Crater (ddr-one-2-202)

Black and white photographic print of a crater rim with numerous unidentified people at the edge of rim in the distance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-202/

img Shimbashi Station (ddr-one-2-235)

Black and white photographic print of Shimbashi Station. Inscribed on back: "Sep 1953/Shimbashi Station"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-235/

img Tea at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-82)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Kay Fujikado and Nori seated at a table with a teapot and cups at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT '49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-82/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-308)

Black and white photographic print of street vendor with clothing for sale.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-308/

img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-679)

Black and white photographic print of Bessie Matsuoka seated on deck lounge chair and writing aboard “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July 49/USAT SULTAN BESSIE."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-679/

img Seated on Rock Wall (ddr-one-2-425)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta (standing), and Tami Okamura seated on rocks in front of a rock wall on way home from Atami Hotel. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: "TAMI YO ME/ATAMI …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-425/

img Visiting Hozu River (ddr-one-2-487)

Black and white photographic print of a boat with unidentified individuals riding Hozu River rapids.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-487/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-587)

Black and white photographic print of pagoda in distance and Shinto shrine.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-587/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-93)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Kay Fujikado, standing on a dock, and Shiuko Sakai, kneeling on a dock with fishing pole in her hand. Inscribed on back: "OCT 49/MAIZURU."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-93/

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