An official photograph of Puyi during his time as Emperor of Manchukuo. Source: Public Domain
A photograph of Emperor Puyi (far right) in Japan during an official visit. Although he was nominally the sovereign of Manchukuo, he was still expected to obey orders from the Emperor of Japan. Source: Public Domain
A photograph of Kishi Nobusuke, the “Monster of Manchukuo” who instituted slave labor, profited from illicit opium trade, and lived a lavish, wild lifestyle with his ill-gotten gains. Source: Public Domain
A photograph of Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro in his military regalia. He was responsible for passage of the General Mobilization Law, which allowed the Japanese government to conscript jobless people into working for the war economy. Source: Public Domain
A photograph of a propaganda banner sponsored by the Spiritual Mobilization Movement which reads, “Luxury is our Enemy!” Source: Public Domain
A photograph of Japanese women working on building warplanes after being conscripted by the General Mobilization Law. Source: Public Domain
A photograph of Japanese women organizing food distribution as part of their duties as members of the tonarigumi, or “neighborhood association.” Source: Public Domain
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