Former Imperial Japanese Army Kempeitai Captain Impressions from Prison 1927
Amakasu is historically known for his involvement in what is commonly called the “Amakasu Incident, ” a murder case that occurred during the chaos following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, which devastated Tokyo and the surrounding metropolitan area. The incident remains one of the most controversial events of the period, symbolizing the tension between state power, the military police, and civil society during a national emergency. After serving his prison sentence, Amakasu left Japan and later became the director of the Manchurian Film Association (Man’ei) in Manchukuo. During this period, he occupied a highly unusual position, being involved in cultural propaganda while also being associated with the darker side of Manchurian politics, including allegations of involvement in the opium and drug trade under the Japanese military system. This book records Amakasu’s personal reflections written during his imprisonment, offering rare insight into the mindset of a key historical figure directly involved in one of prewar Japan’s most infamous incidents. The slipcase is present and in relatively good condition, which is uncommon for this title. There is some age-related foxing on the page edges. Please refer to the photos for details. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).