![Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 24, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-109)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/ef/69/ef69ebd0d80826414a4cb1c72e26334d.jpg)
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U.S. soldiers in front of Italian hotel (ddr-densho-201-206)
U.S. soldiers in front of a building whose sign reads "Albergo," or "hotel" in Italian.
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-119)
Black and white photographic print of hotel room with two beds at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower left corner: "'Bed Room.. Hollyhock'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa Japan." 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 …
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Northwest Enterprise article: "Lessors, Custodians Close Japanese Apartment, Hotel Rooms to Negro" (ddr-densho-35-163)
Full headline: "Lessors, Custodians Close Japanese Apartment, Hotel Rooms to Negro. U.S. Evacuates Seattle Japanese; Lessors, Custodians Evacuate Negroes."
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-122)
Black and white photographic print of interior lobby at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Ocean View Parlour'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." 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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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-121)
Black and white photographic print of building at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "Pavilion Chrysanthemum (Kikuka So)/Fujiya Hotel. Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." 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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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-117)
Black and white photographic print of cars parked in front of a bridge with the Fujiya Hotel in background. Printed in the lower left corner: "'Entrence'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." 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 …
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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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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-118)
Black and white photographic print of the Main Building and Dining Room exteriors at the Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Main Building and Dinning Room'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshia Spa, Japan." 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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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-123)
Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura (turning to face camera) and Capt. Jayson Har seated on the Fujiya Hotel's patio. Inscribed on back: "FUJIYA SEP 50/CAPT JAYSON HAR & TAMI." 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 …
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Two men leaving hotel in Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-179)
The caption in the photo album reads "Dr + Capt leaving Daido Hotel for Jeep". 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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Imperial Hotel (ddr-densho-397-98)
The caption in the photo album reads "Part of Imperial Hotel Note - [the] Spring. 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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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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Former hotel in Matsushima (ddr-densho-397-157)
The caption in the photo album reads "Formerly a hotel, now the residence of CG IX Corps in Matsushima". 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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Streets of Sapporo (ddr-densho-397-190)
The caption in the photo album reads "Cold Sapporo ... Woman wrapped in blanket walks by Grand Hotel; USPO yonder". 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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Two men at dinner (ddr-densho-397-142)
The caption in the photo album reads "Yano and a National". \n\nThe two men are at a sukiyaki party at Shibuya's Yaesu Hotel. 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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Fred Shiosaki Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-190-2)
Father's work upon immigration to the U.S.: railroad laborer, hotel busboy
This interview was conducted as part of a project to capture stories of the Japanese American community of Spokane, Washington. Densho worked in collaboration with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
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Shiuko Sakai Interview (ddr-manz-1-128)
Nisei female. Born 1923 in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle where parents operated a hotel. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to live and work in New York, then worked for several years in Japan for the U.S. occupation forces. Returned to …
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Daily Press Review, Vol. VII, No. 11 (ddr-densho-156-300)
Article titles: "Jap Found in Hotel Room"; "Relocation of Japs Filmed"; "Clerics Score Jap Relocation"; "Kurusu on Anti-Japanese Land Law"; "Musicians from Minidoka on Program"; "Young American Japs Joining U.S. Army"; "Japanese to Work on Railroad"; "Japanese Women Talk at Garden Club"; "Executive Tells of Hunt Center"; "Letters from the People."
Narrator Shiuko Sakai
Nisei female. Born 1923 in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle where parents operated a hotel. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp to live and work in New York, then worked for several years in Japan for the U.S. occupation forces. Returned to …
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George Hara Interview (ddr-one-7-3)
Nisei male. Born January 12, 1925, in Portland, Oregon, where parents ran a hotel business. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp early to attend college in Ohio. Was drafted into the Military Intelligence Service and served in Japan during the U.S. occupation. Returned …
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Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4362 (September 15, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-73)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Get Indian's Praise: Japanese Americans Crack GIS Says Washington Man"; "Japanese Americans Need Lodging in N.Y."; "Tule Lake Mess Hall Destroyed by Fire"; "The Romance of a Better World. Based Upon You and 'The Other Fellow'"; "Glance Forward!!"; "Kalifornians' Nisei Bowlers Dance Set for Midland Hotel, Sept. 22"; "Commander of Nisei Unit …
Narrator George Hara
Nisei male. Born January 12, 1925, in Portland, Oregon, where parents ran a hotel business. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp early to attend college in Ohio. Was drafted into the Military Intelligence Service and served in Japan during the U.S. occupation. Returned …
![Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 24, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-109)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/59/b2/59b24f9093990e1bb2c4c280f571d9bf.jpg)
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Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, September 24, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-109)
A letter from Makoto Okine who is probably stationed in Italy as a U.S. military soldier to his father, Seiichi Okine in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. He describes his vacation, staying in a hotel and eating at a restaurant. He states that he has not had a chance to sleep in a bed with sheets …
Narrator Kaz T. Tanemura
Male, Issei-han. Born April 27, 1928, in Japan. As an infant, came to the U.S. where parents had previously immigrated. Family ran a hotel in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After the war, returned to Seattle, finished high …
Narrator Seiko Edamatsu
Nisei female. Born July 18, 1919, in Seattle, Washington. Spent childhood in Seattle's Nihonmachi (Japantown) where parents ran the U.S. Hotel. Attended Bailey Gatzert Grade School and Washington Junior High School before moving to North Seattle with older siblings to operate a produce stand. Graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937 and worked as a waitress …
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