American service man holding Japanese good luck flag (yosegaki hinomaru)

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Ozaki Family Collection

Photograph of an American service man holding up a Japanese flag covered in writing. These flags are known as yosegaki hinomaru or good luck flags and were covered in messages from friends, family and neighbors wishing the safety of the Japanese solider who was deploying.

1942-1945

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Densho

Courtesy of William and Hana Ozaki, Densho

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