Japan’s World War II Orphans Tell Their Inspiring Tales Of Resilience And Recovery
The Last Celebration
Taught to treat their wartime rulers essentially like gods is the reason why the nation staged a massive imperial celebration with all the pomp and color. Hoshino walked out of the noodle shop her folks owned in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood to witness the spectacle. There were throngs of people waving Rising Sun Flags.
The highlight was a decorated tram that clanged by the streets decked out with banners glorifying the emperor. Other banners communicated the occasion’s theme, and it was all about celebrating the nation’s expansion and prosperity under the emperor’s stewardship. One year after the event, Japan breached Pearl Harbour.
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