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Soldier in front taking a picture of this building. Building unknown. Cars passing on the street.

The grill was a popular spot for soldiers to go to socialize. Soldiers shown at the front of the grill in the grass, in leisure activity.

Image was scanned in separate parts and restitched using Adobe Photoshop.

Massive rocks at the tide pools.

Inside the court chambers.

Image was scanned in two parts and stitched using Adobe Photoshop.

The front Japan's National Diet building.

Image was scanned in two parts and stitched using Adobe Photoshop.

A bridge through the valley. Stream running underneath a bridge.

Note: Original image was scanned in two parts and put sticked with Adobe, Photoshop

View of the forest from the road. Three individuals walking towards lumber manufacturing factory at end of road.

Overlooking the river and surrounding buildings.

Unknown building in Japan. Many civilians walking about.

While watching American troops parade in Tokyo during observance of Fourth of July, a Japanese child waves the stars and stripes while perched on his father's back for a better view.

Crowds gather as General MacArthur leaves Dai Ichi Building, Tokyo:
General MacArhtur is greeted by a large crowd as he leaves his headquarters in Tokyo, on the historic day of the Japanese people's Celebration of the Promulgation of the New…

British Navy marches during 4th of July celebrations. Units of the British Navy passed in review before Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Douglas MacArthur during 4th of July Independence Day Ceremonies held at the Imperial Palace Plaza, Tokyo, Japan.

British Commonwealth Occupation Forces troops march during Independence Day Ceremonies.

British Commonwealth Occupation Forces marched along with United States troops during 4th of July Independence Day Ceremonies held at the Imperial Palace…

Portrait of General Douglas MacArthur.

"Mrs. [Jean] MacArthur and Arthur MacArthur view parade held in the Imperial Plaza, Tokyo, Japan, commemorating Independence Day. Arthur's arm was broken recently in an accident at a Tokyo ice rink."

"Fireman uniform of 1870-1939 with combination fire ax and pinch bar. Item is in a collection of Metropolitan Fire Station, Tokyo, Japan."

Small man-made caves at the bottom of rock.

Cloth making machine.

The Central Mint of the Japanese Government. American soldiers in front keeping guard.

WPA-45-63274 written on the side

Man in front is carrying an elderly man on his back off the ship. Others descending from the ship after him.

Works Public Adminstration image, written on image, WPA 45-62560.

Line of Japanese American schoolgirls waiting to board the train (arriving in the distance).

On side of image, ( Works Progress Administration) WPA-45-62533

American soldiers doing some shopping at Japanese store.

Two identifiers written on image: REC- XXIV-CORPS-45-00172 and WPA-45-61999.

Unknown Causcasian soldiers at a table, looking at documents.

American soldiers holding the tail of plane. Written on side of image, WPA-45-62891k.

Exploring an abandoned Japanese temple. Written on the image: WPA-45-63099 and REC I XXIV Corps-45-00592.

U.S. Navy officer cleaning out a Japanese ship. Japanese flag still raised on the mast of ship.

Written on the image border, WPA-45-61610.

"Typical scene in Japan. Japanese buildings in ruins. Rubble everywhere." Photograph is focused on a single building standing, but gutted. Written on the border of the image is WPA-45-63278.

Japanese missile heads on the floor of a warehouse, other items visible in background. Written on the border of the image, WPA-45-63693.

The Imperial Hotel facade with wet ground. some vehicles are visible, possibly military. Written on back WPA-45-62926.

Unknown Japanese building. Written on the back WPA-45-62926.

Entrance to a Japanese temple or shrine. Two Japanese statues guarding entrance. Written on border of image WPA-45-63655.

Wall of crates. Man checking one crates labels. Written on border of photograph, WPA-45-63247.

Soldiers watching the raising of the flag. Flag unidentified. Written on image border, WPA-45-70072 (copy).

Airplane hangar. Three different sized planes docked. Works Progress Administration photograph, identifier written on border, but not visible.

American soldiers exiting the subway station in Japan. Written on the border, WPA-45-62898.

Barracks. Tall poles in the field by the streets. Written on the border of the image, WPA-45-63578.

Japanese residential town. Sign pointing left for "IIZAKA." A mother walking with young children. Written on the border of the photograph, WPA-45-62710.

Table of American soldiers watching two Japanese dancers. Four Japanese musicians playing instruments for dancers. Written on boarder, Works Progress Administration identifier, WPA-45-60779.

All-boys Korean school. Classroom of young boys and teacher. Korean writing on chalkboard. Photograph is likely a Works Progress Administration image.

Japanese farmers drying out grains on bamboo mats. Works Progress Administration identifier on border.

Written on the back, "Boom- munition decoy- Pacific. "Black smoke rising from middle of ocean.

U.S. military tank truck. Officer on the right looking it over.

Chemistry class at an all-boys school. Likely a Works Progress Administration photograph.

Confiscated torpedo launcher. Written on side of the photograph is an identifier for Works Progress Administration identifier, WPA-45-63587.

Japanese American women military officials receiving their orders. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier on border.

US Army trucks. Side of one truck has written, "Hold, Tech. Intell." Works Progress Administration photograph identifier is illegible on the border.

Showa Dori building in Tokyo, Japan. Works Progress Administration identification number on the border of the photograph: WPA-AS-62900.

Japanese bunker. Factory in the background. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier written on the border; WPA-45-61991.

American mechanics working on fallen plane. Works Progress Administration photograph identified as WPA-45-62890.

Destroyed half of Japanese town. Other Japanese stores and buildings in tact across the street. Works Progress Administration identifier on the border of the photograph: WPA-45-63716.

Reading the "Grand Cabaret: The International Club" billboard. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier in the border: WPA-45-62901.

Damaged buildings on the river bank. Works Progress Administration (WPA) identifier on the image boarder: WPA-45-63700.

Currency exchange office. Works Progress Administration identifier on boarder: WPA-45-62897.

Taking inventory of captured Japanese machine guns. Works Progress Administration (WPA) photograph identifier on the border of the image, but illegible.

Dai-Ichi Hotel and surroundings- a few days after VJ Day (Victory over Japan) Day,

Wrecked Japanese tank on the side of the road. Works Progress Administration photograph identifier on image border: WPA-45-61771. Additional identification on the image- Signal Corps and "Bates 17123403."

Abandoned Japanese army barracks. Works Progress Administration identifier on image border: WPA-45-63886.

Disarmament of Japanese forces. Abandoned and damaged Japanese tanks with smoke rising. Likely Works Progress Administration photograph (WPA).

Street view of Tokyo PX building.

Soldiers driving through the snow in military snow truck.

Vehicles in snow.

Joe Chino's GHQ PX Critical Item Card. Issued by William B. Johnson. Item is blue in color. Postal Exchange Card number 005071.

Joe Chino's friend, Frank. Frank wrote on photo, "Pal Joe, Buddy Forever, Frank." Frank is standing in his military uniform and helmet, in front of a tent in a woodlands area.

[Joe Chino] standing in front of statue. Statue of man riding horse.

Joe Chino (on right) with an unknown man in front of brick wall.

Joe Chino (on right) with unknown woman.

Joe Chino (on right) with unknown man.

Joe Chino (on far right) with friends. Ready to be shipped out. Standing next to railroad tracks (railroad cars in background).