March 6, 1942
Msgr. Paul Taguchi, recently consecrated Bishop of Osaka, arrived. He is the most active, influential and prestigious Japanese ecclesiastical figure in the whole empire. He… Read More »March 6, 1942
Juan Labrador
March 5, 1942
There is a full moon tonight. The usual crackling of guns and rifles is not being heard, nor the voices of the Japanese. Not even… Read More »March 5, 1942
March 4, 1942
Yesterday morning, several planes flew in perfect formations of nine. At one time, they all joined in one formation, flying very low. I counted more… Read More »March 4, 1942
March 3, 1942
Last night, armored cars and tractors made a terrifying noise. It was as if a whole regiment were marching and making noise with drums and… Read More »March 3, 1942
March 2, 1942
Yesterday, Sunday, the Tribune carried an article by Fr. Gregorio S. Tsukamoto on the Gospel for the day. I suppose it was the sermon he… Read More »March 2, 1942
February 28, 1942
I left a gap in my diary. I stopped writing for a while, partly because of fear, partly because of lack of interest. I was… Read More »February 28, 1942
February 21, 1942
In accordance with yesterday’s proclamation, I went to the Normal School, where the offices of the Ministry of Instruction are located, to present the books… Read More »February 21, 1942
February 20, 1942
The papers announced the reopening of classes. General Y. Hayashi, Chief of the Japanese Military Administration, (now they are starting to give out the names… Read More »February 20, 1942
February 19, 1942
The newspapers reported that the Asakura Special Mission—something like the Japanese Constabulary—decided to designate five other offices for the issuance of residence certificates. The police… Read More »February 19, 1942