July 22nd, 1946
Could not sleep right away after retiring for the night last night——had been laundering a pair of socks which I plan to use tomorrow when… Read More »July 22nd, 1946
Tokyo
July 18th, 1946
The night has been rather pleasant——there was a slight breeze blowing through the windows, and there being no more mosquitoes, slept rather well, though woke… Read More »July 18th, 1946
July 17th, 1946
Night was warm & suffocating. Suffered a lot on a/c of heat during the whole night—fortunately the mosquitoes had disappeared—but must have over exercised yesterday… Read More »July 17th, 1946
28th August 1945
Overhead the planes were roaring past, flight after flight, so low that the identification letters and numbers on the stately bombers could be read with… Read More »28th August 1945
27th August, 1945
Tomorrow the first invading conqueror in Japan’s history will land from the skies on Atsugi airfield. How do the Japanese feel? What do they think… Read More »27th August, 1945
26th August, 1945
The weather has postponed entry of the Americans into Japan. The first detachments were scheduled to land today with the formal surrender ceremony set for… Read More »26th August, 1945
25th August, 1945
American fighters flew low over Tokyo throughout the day. Most of the Japanese on the streets did not look up. One or two however shook… Read More »25th August, 1945
24th of August, 1945
The train I took today was full of soldiers being deployed or demobilized. They seem to be in excellent spirits; they wore brand-new uniforms, which… Read More »24th of August, 1945
23rd August, 1945
A heavy storm raged all last night and it was still pouring this morning. Will the Japanese take it as a sign of the displeasure… Read More »23rd August, 1945