Okinawa Island (Japan);Japan--History--Allied occupation, 1945-1952;

Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Hilly uplands, partly Regosols from calcareous clays and partly Reddish Brown Lateritic soils from limestones, lying north of Rykom, as seen from guest house hill. The near road is largely on Regosols which have a few tilled patches and much grass. Quonset huts are a monitoring station."

Quonset huts used for offices of the Ryukyus Command (RYKOM). Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Slightly different view of the quonset shown in G116."

Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "The lounge, some ornamental plantings, and view to the south from Ryukyus Guest House, Okinawa. Banana plants at corner of lounge and the Sawtooth ridge part of the Japanese defense line against horizon."

Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "The quonset huts used for offices of the staff of the Ryukyus Command, with parade ground beyond to right and Post Exchange and a few tombs to left."

Quonset hut chapel of the Ryukyus Command (RYKOM). Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "The quonset hut chapel at Rykom as seen from the grounds of the Ryukyus Guest House, Okinawa."

Description provided by photographer Roy Simonson reads: "Sleeping quarters and part of the grounds of the Ryukyus Guest House, Okinawa. Most of the quonsets are sleeping rooms, but those to right include kitchen, dining room, and lounge."