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Pagoda
Photograph of two United States Army servicemen in front of the pagoda at Hōryū-ji, Japan, circa 1945-1952. Typed caption in margin: "Pagoda." Typed caption on verso: "The Pagoda originated in India in a remote age, and was introduced into Japan…

Sojiji Temple
Photograph of a temple building at Sōji-ji near Yokohama, Japan circa 1945-1952. Typed caption in margin: "Sojiji Temple." Typed caption on verso: "No information can be gathered on this Temple, however, it has it's [its] definite purpose as do all…

Fujiyama
Photograph of Mount Fuji taken from an unidentified village, Japan circa 1945-1952. Typed caption in margin: "Fujiyama." Typed caption on verso: "Mt. Fuji: -- Officially, the annual Fuji climbing season begins between July 5-10 & closes Sept 10,…

[Aerial view of city]
Oblique aerial photograph of an unidentified city, likely in Japan, circa 1945-1952. Stamped on verso: "United States Air Force Photo. 158th Liaison Squadron. Official."

Torii or Shrine Gate and Stone Lanterns on Miyajima
Photograph of Miyajima on the island of Itsukushima, Japan, showing waterside lanterns and the torii gate, circa 1945-1952. Typed caption on margin: "Torii or Shrine Gate and Stone Lanterns on Miyajima or 'Shrine Island', Inland Sea." Typed caption…

[Stinson L-5 Sentinel and Mount Fuji]
Dye-transfer photograph of a Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft in flight near Mount Fuji, Japan, circa 1945-1952. The plane bears United States Air Force markings.

[Envelope with airplane sketch]
Envelope addressed to Lloyd R. Lyckman at the Dai-ichi Hotel in Japan, circa 1945-1952. Includes a sketch of an airplane flying past Mount Fuji.

[Military ships in Tokyo Bay]
Photograph of military ships in Tokyo Bay, Yokosuka, Japan. circa 1945-1952. A Japanese battleship is visible behind a large pole in the bay.Inscription on verso: "Fleet in Tokyo Bay at Yokasuka [Yokosuka]."

[Military ships in Tokyo Bay]
Photograph of military ships in Tokyo Bay, Yokosuka, Japan. circa 1945-1952. A Japanese battleship is visible behind a large pole in the bay.Inscription on verso: "Tokyo Bay. Jap battleship in back of pole."

[Servicemen posing with crashed Martin PBM-5 Mariner]
Photograph of servicemen posing with a crashed Martin PBM-5 Mariner flying boat, Yokosuka, Japan, circa 1945-1952. Handwritten captions identify the men by first name or nickname.Inscription on verso: "Jig-6 on the ramp. Yokasuka [Yokosuka]."
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