Complex sentence: Asada (1996:66-71) Following the defeat of Japan, the restaurant became an office for the settlement of remaining affairs of the Navy and a hotel for interpreters, and in October 1945, it was designated as a restaurant for American military personnel.
Split into simpler sentences: Asada (1996:66-71) After the defeat of Japan, the Japanese restaurant became an office for the settlement of remaining affairs of the Navy and a hotel for interpreters. In October 1945, it was designated as a restaurant for American military personnel.