August 1, 1945 Wednesday
Today has been declared a legal holiday to commemorate the death anniversary of Pres. Quezon. This is a very fitting tribute, Pres. Quezon will pass… Read More »August 1, 1945 Wednesday
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October 3,1944 (Tuesday)
Waking up early this morning at 5:00, we proceeded to the offices of the Japan Airways, just a few blocks away from our Yamaume Hotel… Read More »October 3,1944 (Tuesday)
October 2, 1944 (Monday)
Waking up early at 5:00 this morning, we started to get ready for our flight home. All dressed up, I weighed 73 kilos (i.e., 13… Read More »October 2, 1944 (Monday)
October 1, 1944 (Sunday)
Still in the train on the way to Fukuoka. Missed mass and communion. Our train has been delayed 3 hours, and we nearly passed Hiroshima… Read More »October 1, 1944 (Sunday)
September 30, 1944 (Saturday)
Woke up at 5:00 and heard the 6:30 o’clock mass at St. Sofia’s. The Nagasakis were there, too, to pray for my safe return home.… Read More »September 30, 1944 (Saturday)
September 29, 1944 (Friday)
Lunch at the Daitōa Ministry at Daitōa Kaikan. Received lacquer cigarette set as gift. Despedida Visits. Said goodbye to the Masudas, Maruyamas, Nagasakis, Fr. Hoebbels… Read More »September 29, 1944 (Friday)
September 28,1944 (Thursday)
Despedidas. Dropped in at the Takamines to attend a despedida lunch. Tonight attended a small but very enjoyable party at the Gōs, Yuriko wore evening… Read More »September 28,1944 (Thursday)
August 2, 1944 (Wednesday)
General Cleaning. Today is “general cleaning day” in all Tokyo. Cleaned my room, shined my shoes, and washed my clothes the whole morning. After a… Read More »August 2, 1944 (Wednesday)
August 1, 1944 (Tuesday)
Woke up this morning early for our trip to Kamakura, exactly one hour from Tokyo Station. Hachimangū Shrine. A police officer in plainclothes from the… Read More »August 1, 1944 (Tuesday)