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img Byodo-in Temple (ddr-one-2-27)

Black and white photographic print of Byodo-in temple in Uji. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/PHOENIX HALL/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-27/

img Dancers on Stage (ddr-one-2-34)

Black and white photographic print of approximately 12 dancers on stage. Inscribed on back: "KAMOGAWA ODORI/17 APRIL 49/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-34/

doc Envelope of Shoho Fujiie photographs (ddr-njpa-5-1094)

Caption on front [translation]: "Teacher at a women's school in Hawaii, former principal of Waimanalo school. Graduated from Kyoto Kumagaya University."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-5-1094/

img Photograph and article regarding Colbert Kurokawa and family (ddr-njpa-4-351)

Article title: "Sons of Former Honolulans Attend School in Kobe"; Photo caption: "FORMER HONOLULANS IN KYOTO: Above are Colbert N. Kurokawa, former Honolulan, who is now in charge of the Kyoto branch of the Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai and lecturer at Doshisha university, and his family. Left to right are Mrs. Kurokawa, Dorsey Naoji, 13, Philip Kenzo, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-351/

img Group of men on boat (ddr-densho-326-164)

Caption: Kyoto October 26 / Hozu Gawa /Gang on the River boat / Tokio / Mr. Ogasawara / Terry / Joe / Kai / Ray / Link / Matsu / Yakki / Keichi / (illegible)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-326-164/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi addressed to "Distaff" (ddr-densho-424-934)

Details about samples of calendars and cards, is in Moji and heading to Kyoto, hopes his leg injury means he will have to cut the trip short.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-424-934/

img People walking on stone walkway (ddr-densho-426-1392)

Inscription on back: at Takao near Kyoto / Some shot! / Used extra contrast #5 paper. Part of a set of photos included with object ddr-densho-410-356

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1392/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi addressed to "Distaff" (ddr-densho-422-185)

Details about samples of calendars and cards, is in Moji and heading to Kyoto, hopes his leg injury means he will have to cut the trip short.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-185/

img Florence Denton (ddr-njpa-1-167)

Caption on reverse: "Meet the American 'Mayor' of Kyoto. Tokyo - Often dubbed the Mayor of Kyoto, Miss Florence Denton, American missionary-school marm, has Japan's ancient capital at her command. Half a century of servicce to Doshisha University of that city has brought her this unique recognition. Miss Denton who came to Japan from Pasadena, California, …

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img Nagoya factory workers (ddr-densho-357-521)

Nagoya factory workers visit Kyoto. Tansai Terakawa (right) holds Hiroko Terakawa and Reverend H. Terakawa crouches down on the left. Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Kay in Japanese clothes, Hiroko."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-521/

img Photo album (ddr-densho-357-565)

This photo album with a black cover is tied with green string and contains 50 pages with 73 photographs. The bulk dates of the photographs are circa 1933-1934. The label taped to the front reads: "Hanako Terakawa, Kyoto Japan, April 10, 1934."\n\nThe album contains photographs from the Terakawa family's extended two-year stay in Kyoto, Japan, including …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-565/

img Road trip (ddr-densho-378-1137)

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a car on the side of the road looking out at the scenery. Inscribed on the back is "Arashiyama in Kyoto" in Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-378-1137/

img Moto Matsui, the Kyoto University president and another man (ddr-njpa-4-822)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Moto Matsui, Kyodai president, Doctor of Science."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-822/

img Toy Sale (ddr-one-2-8)

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified seated man with a hat selling toys during a holiday, with three unidentified children watching the man. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/MARUYAMA PARK/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-8/

img Henri Takahashi walking by temple (ddr-densho-426-1389)

Note on back: Taken in Kyoto. Throw this away for it is a terrible print. I'll have better ones printed later. Part of a set of photos included with object ddr-densho-410-356

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-426-1389/

img Celebration of the enthronement ceremony for Emperor Showa in Kyoto (ddr-densho-293-2)

Caption on front [translation]: “Celebration of the enthronement of the Emperor [Showa] November 10, 1928.”

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-293-2/

img Portrait of a Japanese princess (ddr-njpa-4-1406)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "(Tokyo) March 22, 1939. On April 2nd [?] will be married to Prince Hitsuki Nijo on a good day. She came to Tokyo from Kyoto on the 22nd. The photo is a closer look at [?]."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1406/

img Clipping regarding Eiko Maeda, an international women's assocation leader (ddr-njpa-4-986)

Caption on front [translation]: "Eiko Maeda. 1. International Women's Assocation Councilor; 2. Kyoto; 3. July 1897; 4. Kyoto, Domei-Sha Girls' School; 5. Kobe, Kamitsutsui, 6th chome, 4-1; 6. Nagauta music, Japanese music, Western music; 7. As the International Women's Association Councilor and a member of the Kobe Women's Club, she is active in different relations with …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-986/

img Kosho Otani in military uniform, saluting another officer (ddr-njpa-4-1640)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Lieutenant Otani welcomed by [?]. Kasho Otani, who belongs to the Nishi Honganji sect, received an honorable call. He arrived in Kyoto with his wife and daughter at 8 a.m. on the 4th. The photo was taken at Tokyo Station."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-njpa-4-1640/

img Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple (ddr-one-2-26)

Black and white photographic print of Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple in Uji, with water pond in foreground and three unidentified people sitting on the pond's bank on the right side of the image. Inscribed on back: "17 APRIL 49/PHOENIX HALL/KYOTO."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-2-26/

doc Passenger's check no. 130998 (ddr-csujad-55-2237)

Passenger's check including reservation and meal ticket for train travel from Kyoto, Japan to Kokura, Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2340

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2237/

img Geisha girl (ddr-csujad-11-165)

A photograph of a Japanese geisha in Kyoto, Japan. From page 59 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_59_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-165/

img Trip to Japan (ddr-csujad-42-244)

A photograph of a tour group to Japan. It was taken during the visit at Chion'in, Kyoto Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_10_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-244/

doc Orders from Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, Office of Commanding General to Masako Adachi, August 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2235)

Orders for Masako Adachi to report to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. Includes departure and arrival stamp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2338

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2235/

doc Orders from Headquarters 24th Infantry Division, Office of Commanding General, to Masako Adachi, August 9, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2236)

Orders for Masako Adachi to report to the American Consul in Kyoto, Japan. Includes travel approved stamp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2339

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2236/

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