This page will be constantly updated with more resources as we deem necessary. Currently the best option for finding something is to use ctl+F to open the finder and search for a KEYWORD or document title. Hopefully in the future we will be able to have a searchable table. It is also not mobile friendly at this time.
| Document Title | Archive/ Publisher | Period | Publication Date | Brief Description | Link | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shashin Shuho | JACAR | 1938-1944 | Various | Weekly pictorial journal that was published by the Cabinet Intelligence Department | https://www.jacar.go.jp/english/shuhou-english/shiryo.html | Visual, Magazine, Home Front, Daily life |
| Siberia Intervention Photobooks | SRC | 1918-1923 | Various | Official photobooks from Japanese Siberian Intervention | http://srcmaterials-hokudai.jp/siberia_photo.html | Visual, Siberia, Unit Album |
| Taisho/Early Showa Photobooks | SRC | 1920-1930 | Various | Photobooks depicting Pre-War Japan | http://srcmaterials-hokudai.jp/um.html | Visual, Home Front, Daily Life |
| Russo-Japanese War Collotype Plates | Military Survey Department | 1904-1905 | July 1905 | The Russo-Japanese War, Taken by the Photographic Department of the Imperial Headquarters, Army Parts 1-23, Tokyo, publisher - K. Ogawa, agents - Kelly & Walsh, "Copyright 1904, by The Military Survey Department," | http://www.baxleystamps.com/litho/ogawa/ogawa_russo-jp_collo.shtml | Visual, Russo-Japanese War, Official History |
| Tsingtao Campaign Book | NDL | 1914 | 1915 | Taisho 3rd year Japanese-German campaign photo album | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/966600 | Visual, WW1, Official History |
| HANDBOOK ON JAPANESE MILITARY FORCES | HyperWar Foundation | 1941-1944 | 1 October 1944 | single publication the broad outlines as well as pertinent details of the organization, equipment, and training of the Japanese Army prepared by the US Army Intel | https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Japan/IJA/HB/index.html#index | Doctrine, Organization |
| Imperial Japanese Arny and Navy Uniforms and Equipment | Nakata Shoten | 1860-1945 | 1975 | Nakata's pictoral dictionary to Japanese and Navy uniforms | https://archive.org/details/ImperialJapaneseArnyAndNavyUniformsAndEquipment | Visual, Uniforms, Reproductions |
| Indochina Official Magazine Article | N/A | 1941 | 29 July 1941 | Brief article on Japanese invasion of Indochina in 1941 | http://cb1100f.b10.coreserver.jp/redcross_jilyugunkangofu.html?fbclid=IwAR3Umvku8GQ3SIsvll2em-9tazMqwMpAFQ3NHWiuuKsZ9qYtXwf7Wkf0Ut8 | Official History, Indochina, Visual |
| Personal Docs Bag | Blog | n/a | n/a | Blog examining the contents of the personal documents bag | https://ima.goo.ne.jp/column/article/3733.html | Visual, Equipment |
| Rikusentai Archive | rikusentai.net | 1920-1945 | n/a | Digital Archive of Japanese Navy units | https://en.rikusentai.net/ | Visual, Navy, Navy Ground Forces |
| Army Uniform Revision for 1938 | JACAR | 1938 | 1938 | Doc outlining the regulation changes for the type 98 uniform system | ref: A03022207099 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Revised Standards for Clothing and Accessories | JACAR | 1938 | May-July1938 | Doc outlining add'l regulation changes for other equipment for the type 98 system | ref: C01001561600 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Revised Regulations for Cloth Pack (Tako Pack) | JACAR | 1938 | 1938 | Regulation changes for the Tako Pack | ref: C01001681100 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Revisions to Hotweather Equipment 1941 | JACAR | 1941 | 1941 | Regulation changes for hotweather equipment 1941 | ref: C14010236600 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Outline for conducting Hotweather Area Operations | JACAR | 1941 | 1941 | Outlines hotweather area operations SOP, logistics, and doctrine | ref: C14010237400 | Doctrine, Organization |
| Revision to Hotweather Equipment 1942 | JACAR | 1942 | 1942 | Revision to hot weather equipment 1942 | ref: C12120648800 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Type 3 Uniform Regulation | JACAR | 1943 | Oct 1943 | Introduction of Type 3 symplified uniform system | ref: A03022866799 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Meiji 45 Regulation | JACAR | 1912 | 1912 | Meiji 45 Uniform Regulation Change | ref: A13100019000 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| SP Record Source | n/a | n/a | n/a | Various records recorded on a period vinyl | Sp Record Collection | Music |
| Military Blog | Blog | n/a | n/a | Blog dedicated to examining various repros available in Japan and overseas to determine best quality | https://nihonmasamasa.militaryblog.jp/ | Gear, Reproduction, Uniform, Photo |
| Uniform Maintenance Manual | NDL | 1918 | 1918 | Taisho 7 handbook regarding maintenance on uniform items | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/933003 | Gear, Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Army Exercise Handbook | NDL | 1922-1945 | 1922 | Handbook showcasing the various exercises and fitness routines of an average conscript | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/965114 | Fitness, Visual |
| Army Visual Handbook for Basic Knowledge | NDL | 1939-1945 | 1939 | Handbook covering the basic knowledge expected of an average conscript, ranging from drill, regulations, basic tactics, and more | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1462364 | Drill, Fitness, Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Uniform Visual Regulations for below NCOs | JACAR | 1943-1945 | 1943 | A field handbook with a hand-drawn visual guide on how to wear uniforms if you are below NCO rank from the 38th Manchurian garrison | ref: C13010766800 | Regulation, Uniform, Visual |
| Chemical Munitions and Arms Recovered in China | Cabinet Office | n/a | n/a | Article showcasing some of the various chemical arms and munitions recovered in China, as well as a small introductory article to go over some of the chemical munition types produced by the Japanese military | https://wwwa.cao.go.jp/acw/heiki.html | Chemical, Munition, Photo |
| Military Life Internal Affairs | NDL | 1917 | 1917 | A compendium compiling all the roles within an Army barracks, as well as the day to day duties of everyone within the Army barracks (Includes the army uniform regulations which dictates the equipment to wear depending on your formation) | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/956251 | Administrative |
| Army Organization Update | JACAR | 1940-1945 | 1939 | Organizational chart of the Army organization for the 1940 organziational formation update. Includes the regulation strength and disposition of officers and enlisted allowed in different types of formations | https://www.jacar.archives.go.jp/aj/meta/listPhoto?LANG=default&BID=F2006083120382198043&ID=M2006083120393198253&REFCODE=C01004570500 | Doctrine, Organization, Regulation |
| Equipment count chart (Aside from Schools) | JACAR | 1940-1945 | 1940 | Equipment chart of the Army for the 1940 organziational formation update. Includes all the issued (non-private purchase, and therefore non-officer) equipment nominally for different types of formations | https://www.jacar.archives.go.jp/aj/meta/listPhoto?LANG=default&BID=F2006083121061402981&ID=M2006083121064803075&REFCODE=C01004910100 | Doctrine, Organization, Regulation |
| Japanese Military Cook Book | NDL | 1937-1945 | 1937 | Army cook book going over the various recipes made in a field kitchen setting | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1454902 | Cooking, Recipe |
| About Medals and Awards | NDL | n/a | 1938 | Regulations regarding medals and awards, its sequences and how to wear them in different circumstances | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1437561 | Regulation, Uniform |
| Manual of the Type 96 Light Machine Gun | JACAR | 1938 | 1938 | A manual about the type 96 light machine gun and its related equipment, including regulation ammunition load | https://doi.org/10.11501/1245207 | Gear, Visual, Manual |
| References for Tactical Exercises: Rifle, Grenade Discharger, Light Machinegun, Volume 1 | NDL | 1938 | 1938 | A reference for Tactical movements and weapon employment including picture guides. | https://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/1438699 | Gear, Doctrine, Visual |