Japanese and other magazines during the war "Kokumin Sannensei" 1941 New Year Special Edition
The Japanese Army provided "rations" to celebrate New Year's and other occasions, and other considerations were given to creating a festive atmosphere on the front lines.
There were also canned alcoholic beverages to provide comfort to soldiers.
There were also canned alcoholic beverages to provide comfort to soldiers.
Mickey and Popeye were also mobilized to fight.
In the picture, Mickey is wearing a Japanese Army uniform and Popeye is wearing a Japanese Marine Corps uniform.
In pre-war Japan, the popularity of Mickey Mouse, Popeye, and Betty Boop was so strong that not only pirated cartoons and goods were produced, but even as the military color became stronger, there were New Year's cards with Mickey on a Japanese tank, and goods with Mickey and Popeye dressed in Japanese military uniforms were proudly displayed.
In the picture, Mickey is wearing a Japanese Army uniform and Popeye is wearing a Japanese Marine Corps uniform.
In pre-war Japan, the popularity of Mickey Mouse, Popeye, and Betty Boop was so strong that not only pirated cartoons and goods were produced, but even as the military color became stronger, there were New Year's cards with Mickey on a Japanese tank, and goods with Mickey and Popeye dressed in Japanese military uniforms were proudly displayed.