WWII Imperial Japanese Army Calligraphy Manual Book Military Spirit Training

  
"Farewell to Youth - A Soldier's First Step into War". This is an original WWII Imperial Japanese Army ceremony manual, titled.

"Military Ceremony Farewell Speech and Greetings". Issued in 1941 (Showa 16), this pocket-sized booklet was given to young men upon enlistment in the Imperial Japanese Army. It contains formal speech templates and ceremonial phrases used during military departure rituals - when families, friends, and local leaders gathered to say farewell. What makes this piece truly special is the handwritten dedication inside, dated Showa 16, with the name and unit of the recruit.

This transforms the book from a standard issue manual into a personal relic - the very copy held by a young man on the day he left civilian life behind. The content reflects Imperial Japan's wartime values: discipline, honor, sacrifice, and national duty. The soldier must act as the embodiment of the Emperor's will. To serve is glory; to fall is honor. Reveal the mindset into which these men were indoctrinated. Condition: Shows signs of wear, tear, and aging - all adding authenticity. The cover features a sakura blossom and crossed rifles, iconic of Imperial Army symbolism.

This is not just paper - it's a turning point in one man's life, frozen in time. Own a Piece of History.