United States civilians

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/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-50)

Black and white photographic print of wedding reception for Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi at the American Club in Tokyo, Japan. Six individuals standing behind a table featuring a cake, flowers and candles, (from left): Olinda Saito (bride), Raymond Funakoshi (groom), unidentified, Olinda Saito’s mother, Olinda Saito’s sisters Aki Saito and Yoshi Saito. Shiuko Sakai, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-50/

img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-391)

Black and white photographic print of eleven unidentified male military personnel on the left side of the image marching in the front of row of a group, with the blurred shoulder of an unidentified person in the right foreground, during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-391/

img Acadia Arriving at Port of Yokohama (ddr-one-2-297)

Black and white photographic print of Port of Yokohama taken from aboard the Acadia at arrival, depicting approximately 12 unidentified individuals standing on balcony. Inscribed on the back: "17 Dec 46."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-297/

img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-310)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified individuals in an outdoor crowd, with a woman in the foreground carrying a child on her back and a man in a student's uniform with stand-up collar looking at the camera on the right side of the image.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-310/

img Shiuko Sakai (ddr-one-2-255)

"Brown tinted photographic print of Shiuko Sakai in a black blazer standing outside with four unidentified women seated on a bench in the background. Inscribed on back: "APR 53/YASUKUNI JINJA." Stamped on back in ink: "THIS IS A/KODACOLOR PRINT/MADE BY/EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY/T.M. REGIS.U.S. PAT. OFF./Week of June 1953/II."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-255/

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