Palauan Children Under Japanese Rule: Their Oral Histories
Mita, Maki (2009). Palauan Children Under Japanese Rule: Their Oral Histories (Report). Osaka: National Museum of Ethnology. p. 12.
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Abstract: The text “Palauan Children Under Japanese Rule: Their Oral Histories” consists of various personal narratives that recount the experiences of Palauan children during the Japanese occupation. It offers insights into the daily lives and challenges faced by these children under colonial rule.
The accounts detail experiences during American attacks, where individuals sought refuge and instances of casualties like Japanese soldiers Mr. Nishino and Mr. Saito. The narratives discuss education under Japanese influence, with individuals like Rubak Lawrence Terago Sr. describing school experiences where Japanese was enforced as a language and expressions of loyalty to Japan were practiced. Stories of daily life, such as fishing and interactions with the Japanese, highlight social and economic activities. For instance, some narratives describe working with the Hachimaru troop to distribute food and collect fish [11]. There are also mentions of semi-barter economies where money’s utility was minimal due to limited commodities. The text includes personal anecdotes that reveal the adaptation and resilience of children during this era, such as learning various trades, navigating emotions during bombings, and familial relationships influenced by the colonial context.
Contains the oral histories of children from the following Palauan families: Akitaya, Albedul, Antonio, Asanuma, Belesam, Debesol , Etumae, Franz , Giraked, Ierago , Ilengelkei, Iyar, Katosang, Kawai, Kazuma, Kazuo, Kingzio , Kintaro , Kitalong , Kloulubak, Kyota, Kyota, Lluul, Maidesil, Matsutaro, Mellil, Miyashita, Mokol, Morei, Nagano, Ngirametuker, Ngirasechedui, Ngirmang, Ngotel, Ngotel, Oikang, Oiterong, Oiterong, Oiterong, Oiterong , Rebuluud, Rechebei, Rechebei, Rechelulk, Remoket, Rengechel, Rengiil, Sugiyama, Tabelal, Tahemaremaho, Techong, Telams, Tellei, Toribiong, Towai, Ueki, and Watanabe,
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ISBN: 9784901906722 MAG: 631460072 OpenAlex: W631460072 CorpusID: 211492421
