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Original Pre-WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy poster featuring the light cruiser KINU (Nagara-class). Printed in the early Showa period, this piece includes a portrait of. Symbol of the Imperial Household. Large format and rare surviving example of naval promotional or commemorative prints from the 1930s. About the Cruiser KINU. She served extensively throughout the Pacific. Philippine invasion operations (1941). Dutch East Indies operations (1942). Guadalcanal “Tokyo Express” transport missions. Numerous escort and supply operations in New Guinea and the Bismarck Sea. Sunk in October 1944. During the Leyte Gulf operations. A warship known for its wide operational range and heavy wartime service. Portrait of Emperor Hirohito, gold Chrysanthemum Seal. Creases, age toning, minor stains. 380 × 296 mm. A valuable display piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy history, warship memorabilia, and pre-WW2 prints. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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This item is an official, non-commercial photo album compiled by the Imperial Japanese Army 5th Division Headquarters, based in Hiroshima, during the period of the Siberian Intervention. The photographs document the activities of the 5th Division between August 1919 and July 1920, including military operations, troop movements, logistics, encampments, transportation, and daily life in Siberia and the Russian Far East. This album was not intended for public sale and was produced as an internal military record. As a result, surviving copies are limited, and such albums are rarely encountered on the open market today. What Was the Siberian Intervention? Japan, Britain, the United States, France, and other Allied powers. (Japan deployed the largest force). Siberia and the Russian Far East (primarily east of Lake Baikal). Officially to assist the evacuation of the Czechoslovak Legion and stabilize the region after the Russian Revolution; Japan also pursued its own strategic interests. Deployment of troops, occupation, security operations, and logistics. Japan dispatched over 70,000 soldiers, remaining in Siberia even after other Allied forces withdrew, before ultimately evacuating under international pressure. About the Imperial Japanese Army 5th Division. The 5th Division was one of Japan’s long-established standing divisions, headquartered in Hiroshima. It participated in major conflicts including the Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, World War I-era operations, and the Siberian Intervention. During the Siberian campaign, the division was responsible for operations and long-term deployment under severe climatic conditions. The division was later reorganized and ultimately dissolved with the disbandment of the Imperial Japanese Army in 1945. About This Album. This album is not a commemorative or propaganda publication in the modern sense, but rather a documentary military record created by the unit itself. Infantry, cavalry, artillery, and logistics units. Field operations and troop formations. Railway transport and supply activities. Encampments and winter conditions. Officers and unit group photographs. Its value lies in its documentary and historical significance as a primary source. Size & Condition. 27 × 39 cm. Visible wear, edge damage, and binding deterioration consistent with age. Condition does not detract from research or reference value. A rare non-commercial primary source documenting the Imperial Japanese Army’s Siberian operations through the lens of a single division. Appealing to collectors and researchers of military history, early 20th-century geopolitics, and archival photography. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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This is a complete personal document set belonging to a former Imperial Japanese Army Lieutenant, dating from the early Showa period (1930s). All documents are original, authentic, and named, forming a rare first-hand historical archive of a single officer’s life and career. What is included. Full name (real individual). Enlistment as a volunteer soldier. Commission as an officer. Final rank: Lieutenant (Imperial Japanese Army). This is an official document that clearly shows how one individual became a commissioned officer. Military Service Record. The service record details. Promotion through enlisted ranks. Commission as Second Lieutenant. Assignments and service periods. It allows the viewer to trace a complete military career from enlisted man to officer. Driver’s License with Photograph. Included is an early Showa-period Japanese driver’s license featuring. Unlike medals or battlefield relics, this set preserves the personal administrative history of an individual officer, a category of material rarely surviving intact. Such personal archives were often lost due to wartime destruction, making this an exceptionally rare survivor. Ideal for collectors, historians, or museum reference collections. Shows age-related wear, stains, and creases. All items are original and unaltered. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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Original 1939 (Showa 14) guidebook. Used for an official school trip. By students of the. Sendai Imperial Japanese Army Cadet School. What does “school trip” mean here? Not a leisure or sightseeing trip. In prewar Japan, especially within military institutions, a “school trip” referred to a. Designed to train discipline, endurance. Geographical awareness, and group conduct. For Army Cadet Schools, such trips functioned as. What was the Sendai Army Cadet School? The Imperial Japanese Army Cadet Schools were. Established to educate boys selected to become future Army officers. Limited number of schools nationwide. Early military discipline and ideological education. Direct pipeline to higher military academies. Because of this system. Original materials actually used by cadets are scarce. Especially items documenting daily training and organized movement. (including coastal cities such as Hakodate and Sapporo). Detailed timetables, routes, lodging points, and maps. Clearly structured in a military, time-controlled format. This is not merely a booklet, but a. The mindset of Japan’s wartime preparatory system. Upper part of the cover. Multiple original maps and route documents are inserted. No major missing pages; contents remain readable. Please review all photos carefully due to the age of the material. An authentic prewar Japanese military education artifact. Imperial Army cadet training material. Dated 1939, just before full wartime escalation. Strong appeal to collectors of military, education, and social history. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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What: A 1937 (Showa 12) supplement to Shonen Club by Kodansha, vividly illustrating the Russo-Japanese War’s decisive Battle of Tsushima (Battle of the Japan Sea). Filled with dramatic color spreads, fleet charts, heroic episodes, and military songs, it was produced as clear wartime propaganda to inspire loyalty in young readers. When: Covers the battle of May 27-28, 1905. Published 32 years later in 1937, as Japan entered the escalation of the Sino-Japanese conflict. Where: The naval battle was fought in the Tsushima Strait, where Admiral Togo’s Combined Fleet defeated Russia’s Baltic Fleet. Why: To pass on the national victory myth to the next generation, reinforcing the Navy’s prestige and patriotic sentiment. 1937 marked the rise of militarism and mass propaganda campaigns through magazines, posters, and songs. 19×27cm, 48 pages, richly illustrated. Includes panoramic battle scenes, fleet deployment maps, and text aimed at youth. Condition: aged paper, wear, foxing, edge fray; intact and readable (see photos). A rare survivor of 1930s Japanese militarist culture-valuable both as children’s media and as a window into wartime propaganda. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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This is a commemorative medal for the 15th Infantry Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army’s participation in the Sino-Japanese War. The ring at the top is detached. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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This is a commemorative medal for the 15th Infantry Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army’s participation in the Sino-Japanese War. The ring at the top is detached. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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This extremely rare photo album documents a pivotal moment in modern Japanese history-the final provincial tour of Crown Prince Hirohito (later Emperor Showa) before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne. Conducted in May 1926, just months before Emperor Taisho’s death, this tour to Okayama Prefecture symbolized not only continuity of imperial tradition, but also the coming of a new era. At only 25 years old, Hirohito was already serving as regent due to his father’s failing health. His travels across Japan were carefully observed by both the Japanese public and political elites, as they represented the emergence of a new national figurehead during a time of rapid modernization and political uncertainty. This particular album-privately published in Okayama-features. Hirohito’s visit to the prestigious Sixth High School (a key feeder to Tokyo Imperial University). Ceremonial appearances at Kibitsu Shrine and Okayama Castle. Photographs of cheering crowds, imperial motorcades, and students saluting the Crown Prince. Exceptional candid shots reflecting imperial pageantry and authority. As Emperor Showa, Hirohito would later reign through Japan’s most tumultuous era-spanning militarization, war, defeat, and postwar reconstruction. This album offers an intimate look at the young man who would become the longest-reigning monarch in Japanese history and one of the most complex political figures of the 20th century. Publisher: Kiriyama Photo Studio, Okayama. 15 × 22.5 cm. Condition: Wear, staining, and aging present. Please examine images carefully. A rare and historically significant artifact. Ideal for collectors of prewar Japan, imperial memorabilia, or Hirohito-related history. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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This is an original commemorative postcard set issued for the Special Grand Fleet Review of October 1919 (Taisho 8), held by the Imperial Japanese Navy. ? What was the 1919 Grand Fleet Review? The Fleet Review was a national ceremony where the Emperor inspected the Imperial Navy’s warships. The 1919 review took place shortly after Japan emerged as one of the victorious powers of World War I, expanding its influence in the Pacific and proudly displaying its naval strength to the world. Post-World War I Japan: Japan gained international prestige, securing mandates over former German territories in the South Pacific. Taisho Democracy Era: At home, democratic movements were growing, while the navy remained a symbol of power and national pride. Imperial Ceremony: The Fleet Review was not just a military display but also a state ritual linking the Emperor, the armed forces, and the people. ? About this Item. Complete set of 8 color-printed postcards featuring Imperial Japanese Navy warships and portraits of the Emperor and admirals. Includes original stamps and postmarks dated October 1919, adding strong authenticity. Over 100 years old, preserved in very good antique condition. ? A rare chance to own a piece of naval and imperial history, marking Japan’s rise as a major maritime power after World War I. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).

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Original Imperial Japanese Navy photo album documenting the training and graduation of 4th Class Engine Room Sailors (Kikanhei) at the Kure Naval Training Corps (Kure Kaheidan) in January, 1936 (Showa 11). About the Kure Naval Training Corps. Kure Kaheidan was one of Japan’s four major naval recruit training bases, along with Yokosuka, Sasebo, and Maizuru. Located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Kure was the home of the Kure Naval Arsenal, which built the legendary battleships Yamato and Nagato. All new recruits to the Imperial Navy underwent basic training here-covering discipline, drill, seamanship, gunnery, signaling, and engineering-before joining the fleet. About Engine Room Sailors (Kikanhei). Engine room sailors were the technical backbone of the fleet, responsible for maintaining and operating boilers, turbines, and generators-the “heart” of a warship. As 4th Class trainees, they began their service at the lowest rank, learning steam and mechanical systems through practical exercises in the engine room. Scenes of the enlistment ceremony and first day of training. Physical and drill exercises, marksmanship, and engineering instruction. Photos of boiler and machinery training. A visit to the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy (Etajima). Recreation and morale events. Each section is accompanied by original period captions, vividly illustrating the strict yet proud life of Imperial Navy recruits before the Pacific War. The front cover board is torn, and some pages with text show creases or tears. Photographs remain clear and well-preserved overall. Considering its age (nearly 90 years old), the condition is good for display or research. A highly valuable prewar Japanese Navy artifact, documenting the training of the men who powered the fleet from below decks. An authentic “engine room view” of the Imperial Navy before the Pacific War. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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