Repatriated Japanese during/after World War II

[Tokyo Shoe-Shine Boy]

Does anybody know of a book or other source that discusses the reception Japanese and people of Japanese descent received upon landing in Japan after forced repatriation? I seem to recall reading somewhere that there were many incidents of people being regarded as traitors to Japan, but I don't recall where I read it. Any info would be helpful and gratefully received.

Regards to all,
TSSB

 

[bexchurnside]

Does anybody know of a book or other source that discusses the reception Japanese and people of Japanese descent received upon landing in Japan after forced repatriation? I seem to recall reading somewhere that there were many incidents of people being regarded as traitors to Japan, but I don't recall where I read it. Any info would be helpful and gratefully received.
Regards to all,
TSSB

I like to know when many Japanese Isseis repatriated during WWII, how were they accepted back home? In WWII era, anti-foreign sentiment existed like never before, and how would they endure speaking absolutely no English, when it was illegal? How would those who came to USA as youngsters cope with their lack of fluency in the Japanese language? Today, I am sure people would be understanding, but how about back then?

 

[jonathancameron]

That was the general sentiment, but Prime Minister Tojo at the time decided to use them to become commissioned officers, to fight against USA. Prime Minister Tojo found that these Issei Japanese who were forced to return were not spies for the US, as being deported from the USA was sufficient evidence that they were not welcomed in the US and were not allowed to be made US citizens. The anger of the Issei were then allowed to be used to get back at the US troops by becoming a translator decoder for the Imperial Japanese Forces. Their presence was also requested by the Germans and Italians to fight against the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. These Isseis Imeperial Japanese who helped the Germans and Italians fight against the Nissei Americans were considered Kempei gun, to help fight against the Japanese who betrayed their own Emperor on the grounds of treason. Few IJN even obtained dress of the 442nd RCT and the 100th Battalion dress to kill allied forces.

 

[jonathancameron]

Does anybody know of a book or other source that discusses the reception Japanese and people of Japanese descent received upon landing in Japan after forced repatriation? I seem to recall reading somewhere that there were many incidents of people being regarded as traitors to Japan, but I don't recall where I read it. Any info would be helpful and gratefully received.
Regards to all,
TSSB

I do know. While it is true that English was known as Tekiseiyogo, the return of the Issei by deportation by the US, and not being allowed to become citizens of USA nor Canada was sufficient proof that they will be all but too happy to fight against the Allied forces who only mistreated them.
Japan knew full well that the allied forces interned and treated Japanese as prisioners. Japan even commissioned some as officers and sent them on espionage. There was also a documentry of one fellow who was sent to aid germans in fighting against the 442nd RCT being a Kempei gun of IJN.
They also helped teach English to soliders who needed to spy on the British. Singapore, Hongkong, etc were British colonial positions where their even less than perfect English was proven to be an asset. Some were told that their duty will enable their relatives who are imprisioned back home to be free.