July 22, 1944 (Saturday)
At Tokyo Station, we (Quiambao and I) took the 5:25 p.m. train for Hakone, to spend the weekend as guests of Miss Yuriko Gō. It… Read More »July 22, 1944 (Saturday)
Leocadio de Asis
July 21, 1944 (Friday)
Went shopping at the Imperial Hotel and bought books at Kyōbunkan: Japan Year Book, 1943-1944, History of Japanese Education and Kanji Dictionary. Presented to Ambassador… Read More »July 21, 1944 (Friday)
July 20, 1944 (Thursday)
Dai-Nippon Biiru Kaisha (Great Japan Beer Company). This afternoon went on kengaku to one of the biggest beer factories in Japan. This company produces “Asahi,”… Read More »July 20, 1944 (Thursday)
July 19, 1944 (Wednesday)
At 9:45 this a.m. today, exactly one year ago, we arrived in Tokyo Station—one year of pleasant and unpleasant experiences in the Land of the… Read More »July 19, 1944 (Wednesday)
July 18, 1944 (Tuesday)
Dropped in at the Embassy at 3:00 this p.m. to type a letter of request to the Ambassador. We are trying to negotiate a loan… Read More »July 18, 1944 (Tuesday)
July 17, 1944 (Monday)
Had exams in school. We were told to write in Nippongo the workings of a police outpost in Japan. With Baroness Tōgō. After class this… Read More »July 17, 1944 (Monday)
July 15, 1944 (Saturday)
Visited the Nagasakis this p.m. Failed to take the exams at the Kodokan because of my sprained knee. Sison and Duque did, and I think… Read More »July 15, 1944 (Saturday)
July 14, 1944 (Friday)
Counsellor Lavides left for Fukuoka this morning on his way to the Philippines. I entrusted to him the two pearl rings which I bought at… Read More »July 14, 1944 (Friday)
July 13, 1944 (Thursday)
At Baron Masuda’s Place. Tonight I visited Maning Laurel who is boarding at Baron Masuda’s home at Kojimachi. He just left the hospital this morning… Read More »July 13, 1944 (Thursday)