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![Christmas decoration (ddr-densho-397-265)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/49/b5/49b5f509663a16a0f72fc61cd2449dd2.jpg)
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Christmas decoration (ddr-densho-397-265)
Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Sumo Wrestling (ddr-densho-397-121)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/a2/53/a2531328109a8a8c5bf30c495eace431.jpg)
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Sumo Wrestling (ddr-densho-397-121)
Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Japan from the air (ddr-densho-397-214)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/50/83/50830ada2d64ba6c0a98d7be22d34a1a.jpg)
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Japan from the air (ddr-densho-397-214)
Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![USO show (ddr-densho-397-298)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/da/35/da359e455cff7e9cfcdcfc1915a13a13.jpg)
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USO show (ddr-densho-397-298)
Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![A street in Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-197)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/f8/42/f8420a1d1679eb055814099a7d9860e6.jpg)
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A street in Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-197)
Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Sapporo Station Street (ddr-densho-397-196)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/08/d4/08d44985242e7d236c030ee91d36a60d.jpg)
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Sapporo Station Street (ddr-densho-397-196)
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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Narrator Takashi Matsui
Kibei male. Born January 20, 1917, in Hood River, Oregon. Lived in Seattle, Washington, before being taken to Japan by mother at the age of three. Completed elementary through high school in Japan. Returned to Seattle at seventeen years of age. Continued education in United States. Drafted in 1942 and was an instructor for the Military …
![Nisei soldier with American flag (ddr-densho-397-337)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/c9/c3/c9c35656357736f72f68cdd450c77825.jpg)
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Nisei soldier with American flag (ddr-densho-397-337)
The caption in the photo album reads "Spot on jaw appears on negative". Takashi Matsui poses with the United States flag. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Ships (ddr-densho-397-276)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/96/47/9647e9f9d3b2565341547e70f912768e.jpg)
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Ships (ddr-densho-397-276)
Ships in Hakodate Harbor. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Soldiers in front of repatriation center (ddr-densho-397-368)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/c7/50/c750586a288bdeb565225eea4b9b25d5.jpg)
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Soldiers in front of repatriation center (ddr-densho-397-368)
The caption in the photo album reads "In front of my office Hakata Repat Center Mar '47". Takashi Matsui stands on the right. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Four men (ddr-densho-397-146)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/de/f2/def26613752589b5e12367bd9cb4f772.jpg)
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Four men (ddr-densho-397-146)
Four men pose for the camera. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-356)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/79/b1/79b195880ed6bc050c3f9146a061cddf.jpg)
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Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-356)
Repatriates disembarking from the 'Unzen Maru'. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-357)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/8e/a5/8ea58e6152d37105f2e8326ea41930ac.jpg)
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Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-357)
Repatriates disembark from the 'Unzen Maru'. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-359)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/42/fc/42fcbe16ccdb94ce6446cc1823c459a0.jpg)
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Repatriates arrive in Japan (ddr-densho-397-359)
Repatriates disembark from the 'Unzen Maru'. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Soldiers in front of repatriation center (ddr-densho-397-369)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/91/dc/91dc01ff8850093ec8a6a3aa61ed1687.jpg)
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Soldiers in front of repatriation center (ddr-densho-397-369)
The caption in the photo album reads "Chief of Examination Section gets his orders. Mar '47". Takashi Matsui is on the left in the overcoat. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Refueling airplane (ddr-densho-397-205)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/be/0c/be0cfd4cb2a7c69b209d02a4139f8796.jpg)
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Refueling airplane (ddr-densho-397-205)
The caption in the photo album reads "refueling". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Nisei soldier poses with Christmas float (ddr-densho-397-259)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/fa/45/fa453dbd098eba2e57a492dc52588c9a.jpg)
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Nisei soldier poses with Christmas float (ddr-densho-397-259)
Takashi Matsui's poses in front of a Christmas parade float. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II..
![American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-171)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/26/e6/26e62e04b5c07cf18ab8c0c0f9860fc8.jpg)
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American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-171)
The caption in the photo album reads "MG Capt". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Entrance to general's residence (ddr-densho-397-268)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/fa/7f/fa7f11175d0d771499195f719c8131ee.jpg)
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Entrance to general's residence (ddr-densho-397-268)
The caption in the photo album reads "The Entrance". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Dai-Ichi Seimei Building (ddr-densho-397-254)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/9b/ff/9bff82f46d69f4faa508191bfa5a719d.jpg)
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Dai-Ichi Seimei Building (ddr-densho-397-254)
The caption in the photo album reads "Daiichi Bldg". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Soldier poses by sign (ddr-densho-397-180)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/7e/8c/7e8c5c160ed921d9563707a0f9039cc3.jpg)
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Soldier poses by sign (ddr-densho-397-180)
A soldier poses by a sign that reads "Sapporo". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Kabuki Theater (ddr-densho-397-120)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/a8/8e/a88e2c141950c2127eb1b91843fab4df.jpg)
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Kabuki Theater (ddr-densho-397-120)
The caption in the photo album is in Japanese. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Airplane taxing for take off (ddr-densho-397-222)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/a2/02/a202a11d413f8270bbf02535669b0d89.jpg)
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Airplane taxing for take off (ddr-densho-397-222)
The caption in the photo album reads "Tokyo bound". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-173)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/b1/de/b1de6bd13bd22e2ba25cb009e225cf35.jpg)
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American soldier with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-173)
The caption in the photo album reads "Col. Allen". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.
![Dai-Ichi Seimei Building (ddr-densho-397-253)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/73/24/7324890d9654b1699ee8171fc5606b2f.jpg)
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Dai-Ichi Seimei Building (ddr-densho-397-253)
The caption in the photo album reads "Daiichi Bldg". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.