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img Beach at Ama No Hashidate (ddr-one-2-70)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai, seated on a sandy beach in swimsuits. An unknown army officer is squatting next to them with trees in background at Ama No Hashidate, Japan.

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img Visit to Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (ddr-one-2-515)

Black and white photographic print of sacred stable of Toshogu Shrine (“three monkeys temple”) with (from left) Hugo Paus, a Dutch correspondent, Ella Thomas and Shiuko Sakai with their backs to camera looking into a sacred horse stable.

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img Woodblock Print Demonstration (ddr-one-2-398)

Black and white photographic print of a woodblock print demonstration at an art studio during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is sitting on the right of the man with cap in the foreground, Yo Tagiri is sitting next to Shiuko, and there is a group of unidentified individuals present. A woman in …

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img Aboard Acadia (ddr-one-2-295)

Black and white photographic print of passengers aboard Acadia en route to Japan. Passengers are on deck smiling for camera: (from left) unidentified man, Shiuko Sakai wearing life vest, unidentified man kneeling down, and Ella Thomas wearing life vest.

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img Heidi and Shiuko (ddr-one-2-340)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara and Shiuko Sakai standing outside on a tiled surface at unknown location, likely near the Imperial Palace moat, with unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on the back: "Jan 47."

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img Hibiya Park (ddr-one-2-129)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a headscarf and a long coat, standing outside next to snowman at Hibiya Park in Tokyo. Inscribed on the bottom of the photograph in green ink: "15 Feb 1951- Tokyo."

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img Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-218)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai wearing a black coat, white headscarf and holding a snowball outside in the snow in front of low fence with a building (possibly Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel) and tree in background.

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img Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita (ddr-one-2-551)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Tami Okamura, Shiuko Sakai, and Gratten, seated together at the Fujiya Hotel grounds. Inscribed on the back: "30 May 47/ON A SWING BY/SWIMMING POOL/FUJIYA HOTEL/GRET ME TAMI."

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img Roosevelt Recreation Center (ddr-one-2-675)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Yo Tajiri in white swimsuit, Peggy Pedlo, Shiuko Sakai, and Betty Whaley seated in front of white fence at pool at Roosevelt Recreation Center in Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "2 Aug 47/Roosevelt Rec."

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img Ueno Train Station (ddr-one-2-103)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Raymond Funakoshi, an unidentified man, Tami Okamura (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) at Ueno train station in Tokyo on the way to Niigata Ken ski resort. Inscribed on back: "15 JAN 53/UENO STATION/"HIKIAGESHA"."

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img Visit to Okiuramura Village (ddr-one-2-620)

Black and white photographic print of long walk through mountains in Oshima-Gun to Heidi Okihara’s relatives’ home in Okiuramura village. Shiuko Sakai is walking and turning to look back at camera while unidentified individuals in background, probably Heidi’s relatives, lead them.

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img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-680)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Bessie Matsuoka, Kiku Shimazaki, and Shiuko Sakai seated on deck lounge chairs aboard “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July '49/USAT SULTAN/ME KIKU BESSIE."

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img Park Hotel (ddr-one-2-330)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Aya Taketomi (wearing headscarf), Shiuko Sakai, and Ella Thomas standing in front of the Park Hotel. Photograph taken so the tops of the women's heads are cut off. Inscribed on the back: "Dec 46."

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img Woodblock Print Demonstration (ddr-one-2-399)

Black and white photographic print of woodblock print demonstration with crowd of unidentified individuals present during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is seated on the right side of the image wearing dark coat, and Yo Tagiri is seated to Shiuko’s right.

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img Aboard USNS General Daniel I. Sultan (ddr-one-2-678)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara, Bessie Matsuoka, and Shiuko Sakai (kneeling) on deck of ship “Gen. Daniel I. Sultan” en route to San Francisco from Japan. Inscribed on the back: "July '49/USAT SULTAN/TO SAN FRANCISCO/BESSIE HEIDI/ME."

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img Visit to Karuizawa (ddr-one-2-167)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Anna Kim (standing on rock), Jane Lim (seated), and Shiuko Sakai (seated) outside. Anna Kim was former WAC (Women’s Army Corps) from Hawaii and one of Donor’s friends whom she met in Japan. Inscribed on back: "11 Nov 51/Karuizawa/ANNA JANE/LIM."

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img Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-120)

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing on outdoor deck at Fujiya Hotel. Inscribed on the back: "SEP 50/FUJIYA." 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 military and civilian personnel used the facilities.

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img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-153)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi Ushijima and daughter Junko seated on rock in front of river. Inscribed on back: "at Nikko/Junko & I (Look old?)/1962 aug. -." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

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img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-152)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi Ushijima’s children (from left) Junko and Rika squatting and standing in front of a chicken coop. Inscribed on back: "Junko/Rika/at Shosen-kyo." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor guard.

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img Seated on Rock Wall (ddr-one-2-425)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta (standing), and Tami Okamura seated on rocks in front of a rock wall 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: "TAMI YO ME/ATAMI …

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img Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-149)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi Ushijima's children (from left) Rika and Junko, with Rika sitting on the hood of an automobile. Inscribed on back: "My baby's/Junko (14 age)/rika (2)/1961." Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was working there as a floor …

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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 Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-124)

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Shiuko Sakai, May Ideta and Tami Okamura standing outside at the Fujiya Hotel's grounds with trees in background. Inscribed on back: "SEP 50/ GREENGATE VILLA GARDEN/FUJIYA." 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 Takahashi Family Portrait (ddr-one-2-150)

Black and white photographic print of Yoko Takahashi Ushijima and her second husband seated in their home outside of Tokyo. Donor stated that both Yoko and her husband worked as dentists. Inscribed on back: "Husband & I/37.4" Shiuko Sakai, the donor, met Yoko around 1947-1948 when Donor was billeted at an all-female hotel and Yoko was …

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img Sukiyaki at Miyoko Hotel (ddr-one-2-106)

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

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