Essay praising writer Higuchi by convicted militarist unearthed

Essay praising writer Higuchi by convicted militarist unearthed

Undated photo shows the prominent female writer Ichiyo Higuchi. An essay first published in 1942 by convicted Japanese military police officer Masahiko Amakasu expresses admiration for Higuchi and is evidence of "the relationship between literature and fascism in Japan," according to a literary critic who recently unearthed it in a rare publication. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Essay praising writer Higuchi by convicted militarist unearthed

Essay praising writer Higuchi by convicted militarist unearthed

Photo taken Nov. 3, 1926, by Japan Telegraphic Communication Co. shows convicted military police officer Masahiko Amakasu (C) attending a press conference in Tokyo to discuss his killing of anarchists. An essay first published in 1942 by Amakasu expresses admiration for the prominent female writer Ichiyo Higuchi and is evidence of "the relationship between literature and fascism in Japan," according to a literary critic who recently unearthed it in a rare publication. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

A mother and her children (the Amakasu family)

A mother and her children (the Amakasu family)

This is a family portrait. Although the image is unclear, the boys in the back seem to be wearing kimono and hakama trousers. The kimono styles indicate that the photograph was taken during summer.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐73‐0]

Two children (Amakasu brothers)

Two children (Amakasu brothers)

Two children are sitting on a chair in a Western-style room. Although the photograph is rather unclear, the child on the left seems to be wearing a kimono with a children's sash while the one on the right is wearing Western-style clothing.==Date:1944, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐64‐0]