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img Eruption of Mount Aso (ddr-densho-299-175)

Two photos. One of the eruption as seen from MacArthur's plane. The other of Ted Akimoto's head peeking out from the cockpit of the plane.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-175/

img Scenic view with mountain in the background (ddr-densho-299-210)

Caption: "Scenic view on the road to Nikko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-210/

img Japanese roadway (ddr-densho-299-136)

Picture of a road that runs parallel to a river with some traffic on it.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-136/

img Sadao Araki testifying on his own behalf during the trials (ddr-densho-299-157)

Caption: "Sadao Araki, Former war minister, minister of supreme war council, education minister / became the first of 25 to testify on his own behalf."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-157/

img United States and Japanese soldiers looking at confiscated equipment (ddr-densho-299-2)

Caption on reverse: "More / confiscated / and captured / equipment."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-2/

img Forrested road to Nikko (ddr-densho-299-217)

Caption: "On the road to Nikko"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-217/

img Japanese forces signing the surrender treaty (ddr-densho-299-97)

Caption: "General Douglas MacArthur puts his signature on the document."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-97/

img Koreans welcoming American troops (ddr-densho-299-108)

Caption: "In Korea, the populace await the arrival of American troops at the end of the war."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-108/

img Firefighter demonstration in Tokyo with new equipment (ddr-densho-299-168)

Caption: "Thrilled with gifts of modern firefighting equipment, firefighters give a demonstration to / the populace of downtown Tokyo."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-168/

img Farmers learning about the land reform laws (ddr-densho-299-194)

Caption: "Farmers at a meeting where they learn about the land reform laws which were enacted for / their benefit."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-194/

img Eruption of Mount Aso (ddr-densho-299-174)

Caption: "Mount Aso erupts and we get to use General MacArthur's plane to photograph it."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-174/

img Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-79)

Hand written letter from Robert to Ted. Typed copy is object ddr-densho-299-80. Letter discusses Robert's return to the company, Ted's potential promotion, and Robert's night out at a bar.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-79/

img Japanese political demonstrations (ddr-densho-299-137)

Caption: "On May 1st demonstrations re permitted as a sign that democracy is at work."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-137/

img Monk calling others to prayer (ddr-densho-299-223)

Caption: "Centuries of calling monks to prayer have worn a groove in the fish."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-223/

img Aerial view of a large crowd gathered in the streets (ddr-densho-299-151)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-151/

img Japanese farmer with his ox working in the fields (ddr-densho-299-177)

Caption: "Oxen are ideal for work in the muddy fields."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-177/

img Generals Eisenhower and Eichelberger (ddr-densho-299-186)

Two photos. Caption: "General Eisenhower and General Eichelberger Commanding General 8th Army" Hand written note: "Photos I took / of the top / generals."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-186/

img Japanese woman dressed for a festival (ddr-densho-299-179)

Caption: "Festival kimono but no wig."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-179/

doc Letter from Robert Ikari to Ted Akimoto (ddr-densho-299-81)

Letter regarding Robert's time in Italy, his interactions with the Partisans, Ted's sister Margaret, and Fred Dobena's regards. Transcription only, no original letter.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-81/

img Judges of the Tokyo war crimes trials (ddr-densho-299-162)

Caption: "Judges representing the many allied powers listen to the attorneys for the prosecution / and defense."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-162/

img Ted Akimoto taking a photograph (ddr-densho-299-144)

Caption: "Our cameras were bulky 4x5 Speed Graphics. Nothing was automatic. You took a wood film holder / which held one piece of film on each side, placed it in the back, pulled out a slide, put in a flash bulb, / figured out your exposure and cocked the shutter, set the f stop, focused and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-144/

img Showing of Tannhauser to promote culture and the arts (ddr-densho-299-203)

Caption: "Somehow, sung in Japanese 'a lot seemed to be lost in translation' as a friend said. They also / presented Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticanaand Carmen."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-203/

img Emperor Hirohito in his rail car (ddr-densho-299-192)

Caption: "Emperor Hirohito in his imperial rail car. The first time he took a trip out of Tokyo by rail. The / time I made the muddy tracks on the Imperial red carpet."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-192/

img The remains of Hiroshima (ddr-densho-299-130)

Caption: "Hiroshima. One bomb. Unbelievable destruction. You could go into a building and by looking at the scorch marks on the walls, could tell exactly where the bomb went off."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-130/

img A Japanese officer after surrender (ddr-densho-299-4)

Caption on reverse: "Officer in / charge of one / detachment of / returning soldiers."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-299-4/

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