September 7, 1945, Friday
Yesterday I began to pack. Everybody was surprised as they knew that I had also become a pessimist. I told them we were going before… Read More »September 7, 1945, Friday
Yesterday I began to pack. Everybody was surprised as they knew that I had also become a pessimist. I told them we were going before… Read More »September 7, 1945, Friday
I wrote a letter to my wife, congratulating her on the occasion of her birthday on September 9. How painful! This is the first time… Read More »September 6, 1945, Thursday
We seem to have been forgotten, not only by the Americans but also by our own government, and even by our most intimate friends. Is… Read More »September 5, 1945, Wednesday
According to the radio, the occupation of Japan by the American Army was proceeding smoothly. The General Headquarters was established in Yokohama. MacArthur lives at… Read More »September 4, 1945, Tuesday
General Yamashita, the Japanese Commander-in-Chief in the Philippines, surrendered with thousands of his men in Baguio in the presence of Lt. Gen. Wainright. He was… Read More »September 3, 1945, Monday
Big day. Historical Day. The surrender document of Japan was signed on board the Missouri, a 45,000 ton dreadnaught, in Tokyo, by Foreign Minister Shigimatsu… Read More »September 2, 1945, Sunday
I am sick. I have fever and eruptions cover my whole body. How I remember my wife and children! How I miss their loving care!… Read More »September 1, 1945, Saturday
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can… Read More »August 31, 1945, Friday
Taruc and Alejandrino left this morning. It is reported that there is terrible inflation in Manila. Prices, especially of foodstuffs, are very high. Rice, for… Read More »August 30, 1945, Thursday