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img Visiting Asa's Home (ddr-one-2-377)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) May Ideta, Tami Okamura, and Asa seated on floor at low table in Asa’s house.

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img Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-642)

Black and white photographic print of Shunya, Shiuko Sakai’s paternal uncle, seated on floor.

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img Konishi Hotel in Nikko (ddr-one-2-509)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on railing of Konishi Hotel balcony in Nikko, with trees in background. Inscribed on back: "25 May 47/Konishi Hotel/Nikko."

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img Fourth of July Parade (ddr-one-2-413)

Black and white photographic print of Fourth of July parade in 1949 in Tokyo, with unidentified military marching band in street and large buildings on the left side of the image. Inscribed on the back: "4 July '49."

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img Puppet Show at Gekijo Theater (ddr-one-2-183)

Black and white photographic print of a puppet show (Bunraku) with three unidentified male puppeteers holding dolls. Inscribed on back: "BUNRAKU/TOKYO GEKIJO/OCT '47/(PUPPET SHOW)."

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img Visit to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (ddr-one-2-515)

Black and white photographic print of sacred stable of Toshogu Shrine (“three monkeys temple”) with (from left) Hugo Paus, a Dutch correspondent, Ella Thomas and Shiuko Sakai with their backs to camera looking into a sacred horse stable.

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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.

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-232)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man in a black suit and hat facing the right of the image with large buildings in the background.

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

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

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img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-137)

Black and white photographic print of unknown individuals walking on a snowy street.

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img Heidi's Cousin (ddr-one-2-368)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara’s cousin standing outside near a gate.

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img Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-192)

Black and white photographic print of hot springs.

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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.

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img Golfing (ddr-one-2-677)

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

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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."

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

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

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