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In "Memories of Youth Turned to Ashes," Okubo Michiko explains how a U.S. bombing raid on her hometown destroyed her memories of her youth. This account is published in "Senso: The Japanese Remember the Pacific War "which is a collections of letters…

In "Hand Like a Maple Leaf," Okubo Michiko describes her experience of a U.S. incendiary bombing raid in Japan during World War II. This account is published in "Senso: the Japanese Remember the Pacific War" which is a collections of letters sent to…

In "A Boy's Lonely Death on a Broiling Street," Ozawa Namiyo describes seeing a starved teenager die on the streets in Japan during World War II. This narrative is published in "Senso: The Japanese Remember the Pacific War" which is a collections of…

"Throwing Stones at Korean Children" is a personal account by Sasaki Fumiko who was a child during World War II in Japan. She describes how as a child, she participated in throwing stones at and chasing away Korean children who were living in Japan.…

"Labeled Sixth Rank for Being Bad" is a personal account by Sato Rakuro published in "Senso: The Japanese Remember the Pacific War." Originally, this personal account was a letter to the editor of the "Asahi" Newspaper in Japan between 1986-1987. The…

"Pupils' War Experience Noted in My Diary" is a personal account by Shimizu Mitsuo that records events of World War II on the Japanese homefront in the Spring and Summer of 1945. This account is published in "Senso: The Japanese Remember the Pacific…

"Doesn't Seem Too Bad" is a personal account written by Shirai Naruo, who was a child during World War II in Japan and discusses the effects of U.S. incendiary bombing tactics on Japanese cities. This account is published in "Senso: The Japanese…

"When I Made Balloon Bombs" is a personal account by Takamizawa Sachiko who was a child during World War II in Japan. She describes how she made balloon bombs at her public school in Japan during World War II. These balloons were designed to float…