22nd August, 1945
Today I went walking by the imperial palace. It was almost evening and one week after the promulgation of the rescript on peace, but there… Read More »22nd August, 1945
Adolf Hitler
10th May 1945
As the last breached wall of Hitler’s Reich crumbled and collapsed, Japan peered through the choking cloud of rumor, report, glimmering hope and thickening despair… Read More »10th May 1945
7th May 1945
For the past four days the Japanese government and press have mourned for Hitler and his Reich, Mussolini and his Republic. In the afternoon of… Read More »7th May 1945
3rd May 1945
“Is it true that Hitler has been killed?” asked our maid this morning. I told her that it was only a rumor but that it… Read More »3rd May 1945
July 27, 1944
A highly exciting week? What with His Nibs (did I mean Hitler?) reported dead, the high mortality among Jap generals, rumors flying about with the… Read More »July 27, 1944
December 17-23, 1941
Life went on in the Battery. On 17 December, I wrote Ottly a letter which she received in March. On 18 December, I had a… Read More »December 17-23, 1941
September 3, 1939
This evening we have been listening to broadcasts of Chamberlain’s speech stating that Great Britain was at war with Germany. After months and months of… Read More »September 3, 1939