Title: "Pamphlet Reveals Japan Underground," Seattle Times, 1/21/1944, (ddr-densho-56-1012)
Densho ID: ddr-densho-56-1012

Pamphlet Reveals Japan Underground

HELENA, Mont., Jan. 21.--A Japanese pamphlet found by an American paratrooper on Kiska indicates the existence in Japan of an underground--opposed to the militarist party and desirous of peace--John Ogata, Japanese language expert said here yesterday.

The pamphlet, translated by Ogata, condemned Japanese participation in the war, pointing out that it was caused through the traitorous action and blindness of Jap militarists and had resulted in lower living standards, higher taxation and death of the majority on the battlefields.

The pamphlet reminded the Japanese that twice during the past four years the Emperor had condemned militarism. It questioned the nation's disobedience to his wishes.