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).
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Togo Heihachiro Memorial Book (1935). A rare large-format commemorative book dedicated to one of Japan’s most legendary naval figures. Title: “Sekai no Togo Gensui” (The World’s Marshal Togo). Published: March 7, 1935 (Showa 10). This book was compiled one year after Admiral Togo’s death (1934). Making it a true memorial volume, not just a biography. Who Was Admiral Togo? Admiral Togo Heihachiro was the commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the. He led Japan to victory in the Battle of Tsushima. Defeating the Russian Baltic Fleet. Because of this achievement, he became internationally known as. ? “The Nelson of the East”. This book represents how Japan chose to remember Togo after his death. It is not simply a historical record. It is a posthumous tribute shaped by the national mindset of pre-WWII Japan. Inside you will find. Memorial essays such as “Memories of Marshal Togo”. Rare photographs of naval officers and historical moments. Warships and battle-related imagery. Documents, calligraphy, and archival materials. Poems and commemorative writings honoring Togo. This book captures a unique moment in history. ? The transformation of a real naval officer into a national symbol. All preserved in one volume. Large format book approx. 31.3 × 23 × 6.5 cm. Shows age: stains, toning, wear. Structurally solid and readable. Please check photos for details. This is not just a book about a man. It is a book about how a nation chose to remember him. A rare opportunity to hold a piece of pre-war historical narrative in your hands. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
This book is an educational manuscript published in 1935 by the Imperial Japanese Navy Staff College, based on the posthumous writings of Vice Admiral Kiyokawa. It was used as a teaching outline (“lecture plan”) for senior naval officers in training, offering a structured way to study how wars begin, not just how they are fought. Who was Vice Admiral Kiyokawa? Vice Admiral Kiyokawa served in the Imperial Japanese Navy and was involved in naval education and strategic studies. This volume reflects his analytical approach and was compiled after his death for institutional use. Published in 1935, roughly 30 years after the Russo-Japanese War, this book comes from a period when Japan was reassessing earlier conflicts while facing growing international tension. The Navy Staff College emphasized learning from past diplomatic and strategic decisions, rather than glorifying combat. What makes this book notable. Official Imperial Japanese Navy educational material. Focuses on strategy and historical analysis, not propaganda. Shows how Japan’s naval leadership studied past wars as lessons. Rare example of pre-World War II military education. Publisher: Imperial Japanese Navy Staff College. Complete, no missing pages. Overall solid condition for its age. (Please refer to photos). A valuable primary source for collectors interested in naval history, military education, or pre-WWII Japan. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Japanese historical photo book published in 1936 (Showa 11), revised second edition, titled. And the Sacred Battleship. The book was issued by the Mikasa Preservation Society, an organization established to preserve and commemorate Battleship Mikasa as a national historical symbol following the Russo-Japanese War. Battleship Mikasa was the flagship of Admiral Togo during the Battle of Tsushima (1905), one of the most decisive naval victories of the modern era. After the war, Mikasa became a symbolic relic of Japan’s emergence as a naval power, and preservation efforts were supported by naval officers, historians, and the public. This publication reflects how pre-war Japan officially remembered, documented, and revered naval history, particularly the figure of Admiral Togo and the legacy of Mikasa. Official portrait photographs of Admiral Togo Heihachiro. Photographic records of Battleship Mikasa (exterior and interior views). Images of naval officers and related historical figures. Textual accounts and interpretations of the Russo-Japanese War. Documentary-style photo layout typical of early Showa-era historical publications. This is not a modern reprint, but an original pre-war publication intended as a commemorative and educational historical record. About the Mikasa Preservation Society. The Mikasa Preservation Society was founded to protect Battleship Mikasa as a historic warship and national monument. Books published by the society are considered semi-official historical materials, rather than private commercial publications. Overall aging consistent with an item published in the 1930s. Foxing, toning, minor stains, and edge wear present. A red ownership stamp is visible (see photos). Note: copies were originally issued without stamps; please judge condition based on images. Despite age-related wear, the book remains complete and suitable for research or collection. A valuable primary-source style photo book documenting how Imperial Japan commemorated naval history and wartime leadership in the pre-World War II era. Collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy materials. Researchers of the Russo-Japanese War. Naval history and early 20th-century military photography collectors. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).