Japanese Showa School Boys Military Recruits Photograph Vtg Black White PH167 travel Below that

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Some characters: 南洲神社 Nanshu shrine

42 cm wide x 27 cm long

This is an antique Japanese Buddhism Jodoshinshu sect collection of letters "Gobunsho or Ofumi

Japanese Showa School Boys Military Recruits Photograph Vtg Black White PH167 travel Below thatVintage Japanese Army Reserve Photograph This is an original vintage Showa era commemorative photograph of a group of schoolboys with what appears to be teachers and military officers in black and white. They stand next to the imperial rising sun flag at the steps of a temple. In the lead up to WWII, schools began including military education in the curriculum to prepare graduating boys for service. They often wore partial military uniforms as well.