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…
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…
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,…
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."
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…
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.
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]."
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."
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]."