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| Mamoru Shinozaki |
February 1942
It is the eighth day since the Sook Ching operation began. It is very saddening to see many innocent lives being taken away. However, i feel relieved that some lives were saved by the personal safety passes that i gave. Life is tragic for the people. Everyday i see people getting beaten up by the Kempeitai just because of minor mistakes such as not being able to bow 45 degrees to them. Some people do not even dare to go out of their house lest they get beaten up. Many people have broken families due to the Sook Ching operation. Whenever I walk pass the civilians, I can see the sadness from their eyes. I feel that I could have done more to help the people and hence, save more lives. I played the role of mediator between the people and the Kempeitai. To help the people, I advised them on how to avoid trouble from the military, and procured extra food and medicine for many.
September 1945
Today the British came back to Singapore. The British wanted to charge me with war crimes. However the people stood up for me and hence the charge was wavered. I feel very grateful to the people's kindness.
June 1975
Today, I revisited Singapore to promote my book, Syonan, My Story: The Japanese Occupation of Singapore. This book tells about the activities i had done during the Japanese occupation. As a demonstration of local affection, the people warmly welcomed me back. I am touched and happy.
Credits
Information:
Changi Chapel Museum
http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1686_2010-07-26.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrender_of_Japan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-war_Singapore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
Pictures:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Shinozaki
https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=sook+ching&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IMyOU471C8KgkQWu0YDYAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667
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| Sook Ching Operation |
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| Memorial Plaque at Changi Beach |
September 1945
Today the British came back to Singapore. The British wanted to charge me with war crimes. However the people stood up for me and hence the charge was wavered. I feel very grateful to the people's kindness.
June 1975
Today, I revisited Singapore to promote my book, Syonan, My Story: The Japanese Occupation of Singapore. This book tells about the activities i had done during the Japanese occupation. As a demonstration of local affection, the people warmly welcomed me back. I am touched and happy.
Credits
Information:
Changi Chapel Museum
http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1686_2010-07-26.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrender_of_Japan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-war_Singapore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
Pictures:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Shinozaki
https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=sook+ching&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IMyOU471C8KgkQWu0YDYAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667
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