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[Shinpachi]

Two restored Ki-43s at the Kawaguchiko Museum.
Hat off to the museum owner Mr. Nobuo Harada.

Source: https://article-image-ix.nikkei.com...focalpoint&s=803727ddfbaa6369a9e9fc0b579efcdc

 

[Wurger]

 

[SaparotRob]

Nice! Now if only someone can find and restore a B3N or a D3A.
Beautiful shot.

 

[Shinpachi]

A Nakajima C6N Myrt seems to be under restoration by Mr. Harada.
IIRC, he could be around 80 now. I only wish his longer life.

Source: 河口湖・飛行舘の公開始まる！ - FROM EDITOR・・・・・

 

[Shinpachi]

IJN minesweepers detonate Dutch gift off Surabaya in July, 1943.

 

[Capt. Vick]

I bet that guy couldn't get life insurance

 

[Shinpachi]

IJN minesweepers in action at the mouth of the Musi River near Palembang on February 17, 1942

Source: 大東亞戰爭海軍作戰寫眞記録. 1 - 国立国会図書館デジタルコレクション

 

[Wurger]

 

[ARTESH]

I really wonder about education in Japan ... For instance, English language and History books ...

 

[Shinpachi]

Interesting question, ARTESH.
From my own experiences for decades, I don't think situation is much different from our neighbors, China and Korea.
Educated people can speak English but they dare to speak Japanese even in the overseas like this PM Kishida.
As for our history class or books, I find less exaggeration than our neighbors at least.

Kishida at COP26

 

[Gnomey]

Good stuff shinpachi!

 

[Snautzer01]

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[Shinpachi]

Japanese people pledge loyalty to the emperor on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack in 1942.
I'm feeling this kind of atmosphere in the ongoing pandemic, like "Let's wear a mask to fight!"

 

[vikingBerserker]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

 

[Shinpachi]

Occupation of Hong Kong proudly introduced to the Japanese people in September 1942.

In my old memory, people in Hong Kong were not necessarily friendly to Japanese as old enemies even in the 1990s. I had some bitter experiences as a business man there because they gave full trust to UK and China.

 

[ARTESH]

And I think that they are still same , even today???

 

[Shinpachi]

And I think that they are still same , even today???

No idea but they said "We need Japanese help!" during the battle with Beijing two years ago.
Probably, younger guys are more friendly than ever but looks too late IMO.

 

[N4521U]

Occupation of Hong Kong proudly introduced to the Japanese people in September 1942.

In my old memory, people in Hong Kong were not necessarily friendly to Japanese as old enemies even in the 1990s. I had some bitter experiences as a business man there because they gave full trust to UK and China.

I was on the Yorktown in Hong Kong in '63.
Walking down a not so well traveled street there were British women on the opposite side.
I was in USN dress blues and never heard such language directed at me while in uniform!!!!

 

[nuuumannn]

Two restored Ki-43s at the Kawaguchiko Museum.
Hat off to the museum owner Mr. Nobuo Harada.

Terrific museum, wanted to go the last time I was in Japan, but it was closed. Note the Mitsubishi G4M fuselage in the first image. Harada has restored a few A6Ms, two of which are on display in the museum. Apparently he has a fine collection of cars as well.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots!