This is an original photo set of the military funeral ceremony held by the Imperial Japanese Army on January 22, 1941, in Kyoto, Japan, before the outbreak of the Pacific War. The event took place at the Otani University Athletic Field and was dedicated to the war dead of the "Kamigyo Area" (North Kyoto District).
"Funeral Ceremony Photo of Kamigyo Area for Fallen Soldiers - January 22, 1941 - Otani University Athletic Field". The photos show soldiers, civilians, and military officials gathered for the solemn funeral ritual. This set is a rare pre-Pacific War artifact documenting the atmosphere of wartime Japan just months before the Pacific War began. Such pre-war military ceremonial records are hard to find today. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers - Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.