Recent content by Shinpachi

A turtle evolves. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ik1d-WzH3Ps

IJA 14th Army for the 16th division gave up attack against Bataan on February 8, 1942. Commander was dismissed immediately. Awaiting reinforcements by 4th division and 22nd flight group from China front, Japanese troops in Philippine had nothing to do for almost two months. 4th division...

An elephant which has the longer ivories. Name: Bon Location: Kanazawa Zoo Date: August 26, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lxuoc8Zh48

In 1982, the museum's owner Nobuo Harada who was probably born in 1940 explained why he founded the museum - "We Japanese people lost the war but should be proud of what we developed and manufactured in the history. We had better pay more attention to leaving these historical heritage." He made...

Yes, they are restored airworthy. Saiun 11 https://ameblo.jp/tonymae1/entry-12815358235.html

I hoped so too :smile: https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/3089664/blog/45358838/

Unexpected bloodshed in Bataan. After occupation of Manila in early January 1942, Imperial GHQ ordered 48th division and 5th flight group to shift toward DEI immediately as they thought that Philippine campaign was almost over. They estimated the number of Joint U.S.-Filipino Army retreated...

I have found out an interesting place near the Lawson shop for Mt. Fuji :smile:

Thanks Gents :smile:

Captured P-40 at Clark Field in January 1942. I did not notice that this was a P-40 :) Source: History of Showa-era (一億人の昭和史・日本の戦史 8・太平洋戦争 2)(Dec.1978)

Diameter is 40cm and weight is 15kgs. Made by Herend Japan:) https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/201905080000446.html

Hungary's trophy in 2019. https://mainichi.jp/articles/20190509/k00/00m/050/142000c https://x.com/sumokyokai/status/1132881884302569473

Trophy seems to represent each country's culture. In the case of UAE on November 26, 2017 https://x.com/sumokyokai/status/935340754691506177

This is normal way for the safety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfZqTEIxh7g&t=60s

44-yo Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hideki Murai lifts a 40kgs(88lb) Sumo trophy by himself. Usually a staff helps. Hideki Murai gives Oonosato a championship trophy on May 26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHkuHp-H5OM&t=180s