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Group photograph (ddr-densho-395-32)
img Group photograph (ddr-densho-395-32)
A group of men, women, and children pose on a grassy lawn. Some of the men are wearing matching hats. Seiso Bitow in on the front row, eighth from the right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-32/
Group photograph at a dinner (ddr-densho-395-33)
img Group photograph at a dinner (ddr-densho-395-33)
Men and women, with ribbons pinned to their lapels, stand behind banquet tables. Seiso Bitow is on the back row, second from the right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-33/
Group of men outside the Japanese Cultural Community Center (ddr-densho-395-105)
img Group of men outside the Japanese Cultural Community Center (ddr-densho-395-105)
A group of men in suits pose for a photograph outside the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Washington. Seiso Bitow is standing on the second row, first from the right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-105/
Members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce pose with a parade float (ddr-densho-395-109)
img Members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce pose with a parade float (ddr-densho-395-109)
Members of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce pose with a parade float. The float holds men and women dressed in period costume, depicting the Kamakura period. Seiso Bitow stands in front of the float, fifth from the left. Accompanying materials state that Seiso was the head of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Hiroshima Organization (Seattle …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-109/
Japanese Methodist Church choir (ddr-densho-395-87)
img Japanese Methodist Church choir (ddr-densho-395-87)
The Japanese Methodist Church choir poses in their robes. Kimiko Bitow is standing on the back row, fourth from the right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-87/
Seiso Bitow and others stand on the deck of a Japanese naval ship (ddr-densho-395-85)
img Seiso Bitow and others stand on the deck of a Japanese naval ship (ddr-densho-395-85)
A group of men and one woman stand on the deck of a Japanese naval ship. Seiso Bitow stands on the front row, fourth from the right.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-85/
Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-9)
img Bride and groom (ddr-densho-395-9)
A bride and groom pose for the camera in their wedding attire. The groom wears black tie attire. The bride holds a large bouquet of roses and ferns.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-9/
Portrait of a man (ddr-densho-321-1317)
img Portrait of a man (ddr-densho-321-1317)
Caption: "To Mas / Yo' Buddy, Jan / Jan Taira / 1947."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-321-1317/
Portrait of Umeyo Sakagami (ddr-densho-328-394)
img Portrait of Umeyo Sakagami (ddr-densho-328-394)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-328-394/
Portrait of a baby (ddr-densho-328-46)
img Portrait of a baby (ddr-densho-328-46)
Caption on front: "Bessie Yonetani."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-328-46/
Woman with three children (ddr-densho-355-891)
img Woman with three children (ddr-densho-355-891)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-355-891/
Remnants of Nezu Shrine (ddr-densho-381-87)
img Remnants of Nezu Shrine (ddr-densho-381-87)
Caption: Remnants of the well known Nezu Shrine Jan.28,1945 (Shoshitsu seru meisatsu Nezu Gongen. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijuhachi nichi)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-87/
Burned bodies of Seiji and Kenji Nakayama (ddr-densho-381-108)
img Burned bodies of Seiji and Kenji Nakayama (ddr-densho-381-108)
Caption: 55. Top. NAKAYAMA, Seiji-4 years old Bottom/NAKAYAMA,Kenji -29 years old
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Destroyed buildings in Hongo Ward (ddr-densho-381-99)
img Destroyed buildings in Hongo Ward (ddr-densho-381-99)
Caption: 46. Scene of the area struck by a bomb in Hongo Ward, Kumagome, Sakashita cho,22 banchi.Mar.3,1945 (Hongo Kumagome Sakashita cho nijuni banchi.Saki hibaku genjo.Showa niju nen sangatsu mikka)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-99/
Stack of newspapers about Tokyo bombings and responses to the bombings (ddr-densho-381-116)
img Stack of newspapers about Tokyo bombings and responses to the bombings (ddr-densho-381-116)
Caption: Air raids as depicted by the Yomiuri Hochi,Mainichi Shimbun Asahi Shimbuns,and others. Following are examples of captions carried by these newspapers. 1. 130 B-29's recklessly bomb Tokyo early yesterday morning 2. Enemy planes attack Tokyo at low altitude 3. Aiding of sufferers discussed in extraordinary cabinet meeting 4. Premier urges sufferers to arise and strike …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-116/
Political cartoon and a propaganda letter from Tatsushi Nakayama, prisoner of war (ddr-densho-381-117)
img Political cartoon and a propaganda letter from Tatsushi Nakayama, prisoner of war (ddr-densho-381-117)
Caption: Contrary to Japanese propaganda I was really surprised at the unexpected kind treatment I received. Especially a thorough going treatment for the wounded gave me the impression that his could be done only in your country that is proud of a highly advanced materialistic civilization. The kindness by the crew expecially the surgeon and medics …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-117/
Smoke-filled street view of Sukiyabashi (ddr-densho-381-78)
img Smoke-filled street view of Sukiyabashi (ddr-densho-381-78)
Caption: 24. Looking in the direction of Sukiyabashi from the front of the Asahi Shimbum Building. 1500 hours.Jan. 27, 1945 (Asahi Shimbun mae yori Sukiyabashi homen wo nozomu. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi, gogo sanji)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-78/
Bodies of bombing victims at Yurakucho station (ddr-densho-381-110)
img Bodies of bombing victims at Yurakucho station (ddr-densho-381-110)
Caption: 29. 3 corpses of those who met death as a result of ill-starred bombing at Yurakucho station. Jan.27,1945 (Fuko bakudan no gisei to naru Yurakucho eki no zan shitai.Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-110/
Rainy street view of the Kandabashi area (ddr-densho-381-68)
img Rainy street view of the Kandabashi area (ddr-densho-381-68)
Caption: 13. Desolate cold rains descends around the Kandabashi area. Nov. 30, 1944 (Reiu shosho taru Kandabashi fukin. Showa juku nen juichi gatsu sanju nichi)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-68/
Burned bodies of bombing victims at a street corner (ddr-densho-381-100)
img Burned bodies of bombing victims at a street corner (ddr-densho-381-100)
Caption: 47. Burnt corpses embraced at one corner of a road in Honjo.Mar. 3 1945. (Doro no ikkaku ni atsumarite ai idaku shoshitai. Honjo nite .Showa niju nen sangatsu mikka)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-100/
Flight of mother and child during bombing (ddr-densho-381-83)
img Flight of mother and child during bombing (ddr-densho-381-83)
Caption: 29. Flight of mother and child during enemy bombing 1500 hrs. Jan. 27, 1945 (Teki mobaku no uchi ni nege mado oyako zure. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi. Gogosanji
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-83/
Propaganda letter about Greater East Asia Suicide Troops (ddr-densho-381-118)
img Propaganda letter about Greater East Asia Suicide Troops (ddr-densho-381-118)
Caption: Up to the present, the military leaders of Japan have reverantly remarked that the Greater East Asia Suicide (Shock) Troops were composed of hand picked men and their objective was to replinish the damages inflicted on Japan and eventually expel the Allied Forces from the Pacific. You have been coaxed along with the impression that …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-118/
San Sui Ro in flames (ddr-densho-381-85)
img San Sui Ro in flames (ddr-densho-381-85)
Caption: 31. San Rui Ro in the midst of inflammation. 1600 hours. January 27, 1945 (Ensho chu no SanSui Ro. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi, Gogo yoji)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-85/
Destroyed buildings in Kojimachi ward (ddr-densho-381-73)
img Destroyed buildings in Kojimachi ward (ddr-densho-381-73)
Caption: 18. Actual devastation scene in the vicinity of Kojimachi Ward, Yurakucho,1chome 14 banchi Jan. 27, 1945
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-73/
Razing flames in Ginza (ddr-densho-381-81)
img Razing flames in Ginza (ddr-densho-381-81)
Caption: 27. Razing flames in the vicinity of Ginza 4 chome 1530 hrs. Jan. 27, 1945 (Ginza yon chome fukin no moka. Showa niju nen ichigatsu nijushichi nichi)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-81/
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