United States civilians

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 …

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-558)

Black and white photographic print of Chic (Toyoji?) holding a child in his neighborhood, with his kids and other neighborhood kids around. Inscribed on the back: "6 APR/CHIC & KIDS."

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img Shiuko Sakai at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-80)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai (center) and two unidentified individuals standing outside next to a pulley at Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "AMANOHASHIDATE OCT 49/MA."

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-305)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified men walking in foreground and streetcar in background. Inscribed on back: "Dec 46."

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img Visit to Okayama (ddr-one-2-672)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified girl in white dress standing in front of large stone object and lantern.

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img Visit to Maizuru (ddr-one-2-94)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man fishing on dock. Inscribed on back: "MAIZURU OCT 49."

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img Joe's Jeep (ddr-one-2-421)

Black and white photographic print of Joe Hashizaki’s jeep 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: "Atami/TAMI & I IN JOE HASHIZAKI'S JEEP/(MARY JANE'S HUSBAND)."

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img Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-414)

Black and white photographic print of Chizu Kameda standing on a sidewalk in Tokyo.

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-286)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai on deck of ship Acadia en route to Japan.

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img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-123)

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (turning to face camera) and Capt. Jayson Har seated on the Fujiya Hotel's patio. Inscribed on back: "FUJIYA SEP 50/CAPT JAYSON HAR & TAMI." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both …

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-601)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing with Toshiaki, Shiuko's first cousin twice removed, with an unidentified crowd and torii in background.

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img Konishi Hotel in Nikko (ddr-one-2-510)

Black and white photographic print of Ella Thomas 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 Asuka-en Nara (ddr-one-2-276)

Large black and white photographic print of a statue in repose with a sunburst behind its head. On obverse is stamped: "Photo. Asuka-en/Nara Japan" Photograph is in a folder in back of photo album.

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img Visit to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-621)

Black and white photographic print of scenery from walk to Okiuramura village in Oshima-Gun.

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-595)

Black and white photographic print of house with lantern and small tree in foreground and bridge in middle ground leading to house. This is where Shiuko Sakai lived in 1930 at age seven. To walk to her aunt’s house she would cross bridge, climb hill, and then descend. Shiuko Sakai's family home had a shop on …

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img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-118)

Black and white photographic print of the Main Building and Dining Room exteriors at the Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Main Building and Dinning Room'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshia Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and …

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img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-62)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Hughes and Lt. Col. Glenn operating the sails. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "15 JUNE 49/TOKYO BAY/ON THE "TARTAN"/COL "SNAP …

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img Visit to San Francisco (ddr-one-2-694)

Black and white photographic print of Heidi Okihara standing on cable car.

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img New Year's at Gokoku-ji Temple (ddr-one-2-6)

Black and white photographic print of a young woman, dressed for the New Year's celebration, carrying a baby on her back and holding a small dog, with two unidentified boys in background. Inscribed on back: "2 JAN 49/GOKOKUJI/ZOSHIGAYA."

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img Visiting Nara (ddr-one-2-467)

Black and white photographic print of a sign reading “Portlait Photos of Pictures."

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img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-169)

Black and white photographic print of tree-lined road in Karuizawa.

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img Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-61)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Lt. Col. Glenn, Shiuko Sakai and Olinda Saito seated on a boat with a ship in background. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on …

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img ATIS Parade Outside NYK Building (ddr-one-2-394)

Black and white photographic print of unidentified people walking in different directions with several vehicles in the middle ground and trees in background, during ATIS (army translation intelligence service) parade near NYK building in Tokyo.

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img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-107)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, David Funakoshi, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at a table. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Akakura hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine. …

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img Visit to Miyajima Island (ddr-one-2-613)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified female Kawaguchi relative of Shiuko Sakai walking in park area of Miyajima.

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