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img Nisei soldier painting a sign (ddr-densho-114-154)

Original caption: Pfc. Taka Oka, Nisei Japanese sign-painter for the Allied translator and interpreter section, General Headquarters, Allied Powers in the Pacific, Tokyo, Japan, prepares a sign announcing the weekly dance. He is from Seattle, Wash., and a member of the Allied occupation forces in Japan. 9-3-46.

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img Japanese American special agent (ddr-densho-107-9)

When this photo was taken, Roy Matsumoto was a special agent for the 441st CIC Det. GHQ Allied Forces, Japan. He is in Korakuen Park, Koishigawa, Tokyo, Japan. The photo was taken by Mrs. Motoko Manabe, who was the wife of Mr. Ryoichi Manabe, former Japanese Consul General at Hankow, China.

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img Japanese man shaping a glass bowl (ddr-densho-299-48)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-2856. 23 April 49 / Manufacturing glassware in Japan: / One of the oldest and highly skilled / employees at Hoya Glass Factory, / Tokyo, Japan, uses a pair of shears / to trim off surplus glass as he care- / fully styles a bowl. / Photographer - Girard / Photograph by U.S. …

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img International Military Tribunal (ddr-densho-397-129)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building". \n\nTwo servicemen pose by a sign outside War Ministry Building that reads "International Military Tribunal Far East". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img International Military Tribunal (ddr-densho-397-128)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building".\n\nTwo servicemen pose by a sign outside War Ministry Building that reads "International Military Tribunal Far East". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Reparation of machinery (ddr-densho-397-162)

The caption in the photo album reads "Col Allen, Capt. Cross, Dr. Cotner, and two Keio Grads about to enter WHSE [warehouse] where machinery is stored Nov. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Reparation of machinery (ddr-densho-397-163)

The caption in the photo album reads "Dr. Cotner and Keio Grads look thru documents concerning machines belonging to Keio Univ until JPSE navy took over Sendai". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

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img Portrait of Shizuki Itahara and unidentified boy (ddr-ajah-6-506)

Caption below photo: At left is Shizuka Itahara, first born child of Yoshio Itahara and Hama Komatsu. He remained in Hiroshima, Japan when is parents immigrated to Alameda, CA., in 1902. Shizuka's American born sister (1914) was Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara. Younger boy is unknown. Photo taken in Hiroshima, Japan, circa 1920s

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vh Susumu Iwasaki Interview (ddr-manz-1-63)

Nisei male. Born June 18, 1927, in Terminal Island, California. Grew up in Terminal Island before being removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II. Joined the Military Intelligence Service, working as an interpreter in Japan during the U.S. occupation. Married in Japan and eventually returned to California.

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vh Rose Ito Tsunekawa Interview (ddr-jamsj-2-13)

Nisei female. Born July 9, 1930, in Salinas, California. Grew up in Salinas, where father ran a successful farm. In 1941, moved with family to Japan. Remained in Japan during World War II and worked as an interpreter. After the war, returned to the United States and presently lives in California.

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img Shizuto Kawamura and three sons sitting on beach (ddr-ajah-6-10)

Caption below photo: Kawamura family at Enoshima, a popular resort area in Japan, circa 1950. They moved from Alameda, CA., to Japan after shout was hired as an engineer at a Tokyo steel mill. He could not find a job in engineering in America. Names identified: George, Seigi, Shizuto, Jiro

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doc Letter and note to Yuri Tsukada from Wak Domoto (ddr-densho-356-600)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her sister Wakako Domoto. Wak writes her first weeks back in California after her trip to Japan. Included in the envelope was a note that appears to detail Wakako's itinerary during her trip to Japan. It is unclear if it was written by Wakako.

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 63 (July 28, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-130)

"442nd Feat Wins Japan Praise" (pg. 1), "JACL-ADC Sees Winning of Struggle to End "Limited Passport' Issue" (pg. 1)

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doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 64 (July 31, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-131)

"U.S. May Use Japan as Base" (pg. 1), "ADC Acts to Secure Enactment of Addition to Claims Bill" (pg. 1)

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doc Two articles with photos regarding New York Japanese Consulate employee (ddr-njpa-4-786)

1940 article title: "Moriwake Here today Enroute to Orient"; 1941 article title: "E. K. Moriwake Back From Trip to Japan."

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img Performance of The Mikado (ddr-densho-299-206)

Caption: "The Mikado played in Japan for the first time. The operetta would have been considered sacrilegious before / the occupation."

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doc Invitation (ddr-densho-335-145)

An invitation to a dinner hosted in honor of Yosuke Matsuoka, chief delgate of Japan to the League of Nations.

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doc Juyo Matsuoka's passenger inspection card (ddr-densho-390-10)

Passenger inspection card for Juyo Matsuoka, on a voyage from Japan to the United States aboard the S.S. Persia Maru.

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img Asama Maru (ddr-densho-357-638)

Visitors to Japan on the Asama Maru sign a group photograph for Reverend Tansai Terakawa (front row, seventh from right).

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img Hajime Date (ddr-ajah-6-376)

Caption below photo: Hajime Date, of Alameda, CA. He was born in japan on December 27, 1878. photo circa 1930s

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doc Business card (ddr-densho-424-1053)

H. Kodama, Professor of Psychology, Japan Women's University. Handwritten on front: Henri's father's Chicago contemporary. Information on back in Japanese

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doc Card from Mrs. H.W. Jones and response from Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-424-810)

Asking for more information about the tour to Japan for her mother. Response from Tomoye Takahashi with details about rip

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img Portrait of Joseph Grew (ddr-njpa-1-550)

Caption on reverse: "Joseph C. Grew, Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of State, formerly U.S. Ambassador to Japan. 1942."

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img Band portrait (ddr-densho-359-86)

Masaru Okano poses with his clarinet for a portrait. He lived in Japan from 1923-1933, finishing middle school there.

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doc Scene the Pictorial Magazine Vol. 2 No. 8 (December 1950) (ddr-densho-266-25)

Selected article titles: "The melting pot bubbles" (p. 16), "Strip Tease occupies Japan" (p. 20), "Japanese house--phooey!" (p. 46).

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