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doc Three notes (ddr-densho-468-170)

Sequence of three handwritten notecards with reflections on World War II based on experience visiting Japan in 1939-1940.

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img School outing group photograph (ddr-densho-359-40)

Students pose for a group photograph with a sign in Japanese. Masaru Okano lived in Japan from 1923-1933.

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doc Scene the International East-West Magazine Vol. 6 No. 8 (August 1955) (ddr-densho-266-77)

Selected article titles: "The Bussei Review" (p. 16), "Knitting Styles from Japan" (p. 18), "The Hinomoto Library" (p. 24).

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doc Scene the Pictorial Magazine Vol. 2 No. 1 (May 1950) (ddr-densho-266-18)

Selected article titles: "Mountain-top memorial" (p. 15), "Pacific melting pot" (p. 17), "America goes to Japan" (p. 61).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-266-18/

doc Postcard from Bernard Leach and Soetsu Yanagi To Mr. Takahashi, likely Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-102)

Travelling in Japan, consider the crafts movement the most active of the day. Photo of ceramic plate or bowl.

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doc Letter from Tami (Tomoye) Takahashi to Don Philippi (ddr-densho-422-94)

Sorry to hear things are not going well, encourages him to go to Japan. Includes some advice about business

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img Sakichi Sayama, a sailor on the Hikawa Maru (ddr-densho-432-163)

Caption in album: "March 26 to April 7, 1935 / On Hikawa Maru / From Japan / Sakichi Sayama / April 7, 1935."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-163/

doc Olla Sugar Co. legal document (ddr-densho-1007-940)

Labor contract between Olaa Sugar Company and Haruemon Miyashita and his wife, who were immigrants to Hawaii from Japan.

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 43, No. 24 (December 14, 1956) (ddr-pc-28-50)

Selected article titles: "Semi-Gov't Japan Agency to Step Up Temporary Farm Laborers Program" (p. 1), "Annual immigration quota for Japan may be raised to 563" (p. 1), "Urge middle ground in current textile, quota controversy" (p. 2), "Tokyoite answers Keyes Beech's article on Japanese indifferentism to communism" (p. 2), "Marysville fetes Japan farm laborers" (p. 3), …

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doc Article regarding Mineo Osumi and Ferdinand Foch (ddr-njpa-4-1788)

Article (incomplete) [translation]: "Foch, who was the French Army General of the Allied Forces, visited the training fleet of Japan, which stopped at a port in Marseilles after the war in Europe. He praised the navy of Japan as the great power of East Asia in front of the young officers..."

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doc Pacific citizen, Vol. 77, No. 23, (December 7, 1973) (ddr-pc-45-48)

Select article titles: "U.S. Judge Rules 3-1 Ration for S.F. Police Dept." (p.1); "Calif. Legislature: Reappointment Settled" (p.1); "'Gambare!', Bannai Urges Nisei" (p.1); "Returned Land from U.S. Military in Japan to Be Converted into Parks" (p.5); "Geologist Says Japan Emerged from North Coast" (p.6).

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doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 95, No. 6 (August 6, 1982) (ddr-pc-54-31)

Selected article titles: "Japan Revision of WW2 History Angers Neighbor Asian Nations" (pp. 1, 6), "Congressional Subcommittee Approves $300,000 for CWRIC" (pp. 1-2), "Justice Dept. Says Japan Firms 'Conspired' to Raise Prices" (p. 1), and "From the Frying Pan: Time to Bury the 'Secrecy Myth' of MIS" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-54-31/

doc Pacific Citizen, Whole No. 2,227, Vol. 96, No. 7 (February 25, 1983) (ddr-pc-55-7)

Selected article titles: "Mansfield says 1983 will be a crucial year for U.S., Japan" (p. 1), "Autoworkers leery of GM-Toyota pact" (p. 1), "Obscene caller targets Asian women" (p. 3), "U.S.-Japan: What's JACL's Role?" (p. 5), "Man angry over JA redress creates a stir at JACL's HQ" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-55-7/

img Nisei interpreter questioning a witness (ddr-densho-114-137)

Original caption: 2nd Lieutenant Fred A. Suzawana of El Monte, Calif., Nisei Japanese interpreter for the international prosecution section, of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, Tokyo, Japan, questions Mr. Isao Fujita (left), a witness for the prosecution, in the War Ministry Building, Tokyo, Japan. 9-3-46.

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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 Soldiers in transport truck (ddr-densho-397-371)

The caption in the photo album reads "Like a captured German general on his way to PW camp ... on my way to work". Takashi Matsui is in the foreground. 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 Soldiers pose by desk (ddr-densho-397-292)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lt Ringler Co Col 187th Glider 11th A/B Div and his Mess Sgt CO I, Nichiro Bldg, Hakodate Feb. '47". 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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-63/

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