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img Visit to Okimura Island (ddr-one-2-657)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s aunt’s daughter-in-law standing in front of house.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-657/

img Friends in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-352)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and Florence Tsuneishi smiling for the camera outdoors, each holding a purse. Inscribed on the back: "8:00 A.M./May 47/Florence Tsuneishi & I."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-352/

img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-406)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai in a white headscarf and dark coat standing in the snow at Hibiya park in front of Imperial Palace moat.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-406/

img Takarazuka Park (ddr-one-2-200)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai sitting cross-legged outside on stone at Takarazuka Park in Osaka with a building in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-200/

img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-543)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on a bridge in the Fujiya Hotel's tea garden. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/IN FRONT OF FUJIYA HOTEL."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-543/

img On the Roof of the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-322)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Sgt. Wray standing in front of lantern on roof of NYK building, with Yo Tajiri holding a black purse and Sgt. Wray’s arm around her.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-322/

img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-634)

Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Kawaguchi (Shiuko Sakai’s maternal cousin) holding unidentified grandchild.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-634/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-383)

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 sliding door partially visible in left foreground. Asa and Aya were sisters.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-383/

img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-151)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi Ushijima’s daughter Rika seated on toy horse with automobile in background. Inscribed on back: "Aru natsu no hi ni/ gare-ji de/Rika (2)/ 1962.Aug. [Translation from Japanese: In the garage on a summer's day]." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-151/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-434)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri and Shiuko Sakai standing next to a statue in Kyoto. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/S. SAKAI/&/Yo TAJIRI."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-434/

img Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-576)

Black and white photographic print with a large building in left middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-576/

img Visiting Kasuga Shrine in Nara (ddr-one-2-460)

Black and white photographic print of Kasuga shrine in Nara. An unidentified man has his back to the photographer in middle ground.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-460/

img Shinjuku Gardens (ddr-one-2-157)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) unidentified woman wearing hat and May Ideta in print skirt at Shinjuku Gardnens with Japanese lantern shown in upper left hand side of image. Inscribed on back: "AUG 50/SHINJUKU GARDENS."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-157/

img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-92)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified person (left) sitting on a dock with Kay Fujikado, while Kay is fishing. Inscribed on back: "MAIZURU OCT 49."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-92/

img Visit to Ueda (ddr-one-2-179)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yoshiko Saito and Aki Saito wearing dark coats and standing in front of a car, Olinda Saito’s sisters, who accompanied Olinda and Shiuko to Ueda. 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-2-179/

img Visiting Kyoto (ddr-one-2-436)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing in front of Yamanaka Art Studio in Kyoto, with three unidentified individuals in the background. Inscribed on the back: "Kyoto, Japan/1 March 1947/Shiuko Sakai/Yamanaka Art."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-436/

img Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-477)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara standing next to sign with katakana (printing) that reads “paradise.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-477/

img Visit to New York (ddr-one-2-705)

Black and white photographic print of Mr. Jorgensen standing with (from left) Mrs. Jorgensen and Shiuko Sakai seated on lounge chair

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-705/

img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-136)

Black and white photographic print of a snow covered electric street car.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-136/

img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-382)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and May Ideta with hands clasped in front, dressed in kimonos and standing in front of Asa’s house. Inscribed on back: "22 Feb 47/M-2/T-2."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-382/

img Visit to Midori (ddr-one-2-582)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated behind Harue Toyoji’s children (from left) Takako Toyoji, Sahaye Toyoji, and Taeko Toyoji on the grass in their village.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-582/

img Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-519)

Black and white photographic print of Matsushima, with water in foreground and temple in distance. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-519/

img Visit to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-597)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai’s Kawaguchi relatives in Miyajima seated in front of Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. Shiuko Sakai is seated second from left, Mrs. Kawaguchi is seated center, and Shiuko's maternal cousin is seated second from right. Other individuals are unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-597/

img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-372)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Aya Taketomi and Asa standing in front of a door outside the Park Hotel. Aya was at the hotel trying to generate business for a dressmaker by taking measurements. Aya and Asa were sisters.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-372/

img Wedding Reception of Olinda Saito and Sgt. Raymond Funakoshi (ddr-one-2-57)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-57/

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