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FACING DEATHLast Writings of Japanese Special Attack Corps Members
This two-volume work contains writings of over 400 Japanese men, most in their late teens and early twenties, who died during the final ten months of World War II in what non-Japanese people call suicide or kamikaze attacks.
The letters, diary entries, and poems were written after assignment to the Special Attack Corps, which had the mission to carry out sure-death attacks to sink Allied ships. Many writings include typical militaristic and patriotic expressions popular during the war, but the selected writings also provide insights into the men's thinking, emotions, and concerns as they confront impending death. Most writings appear in English for the first time.
This work has been catalogued by the United States Naval History and Heritage Command, and archived in their library. It has also been archived in the library of the National Tokkotai Memorial Association of Japan.
Farlander Magazine - Edition 1 'Wanderer'Edition 1 of our informally scheduled, anthological magazine. Featuring writers and artists from across the globe, published in both English and Japanese.
Farlander is an informally scheduled, anthological magazine aiming at releases in the start of spring and autumn, with contributions drawn from collaborating writers, artists, photographers, commentators and critics. It’s designed to capture creative perspectives and new ideas, and invigorate the reader on the turn of the season.
The scope is wide, and edition themes broad. This edition for example presents literary and artistic works related to the concept of the ‘Wanderer’.
To encourage a depth of analysis, contributions are drawn from all over the globe. Farlander enjoys a particularly strong relationship with Japanese contributors, and is published in both Japanese and English in acknowledgement of this fact.
If this publication energises you, it should. If it doesn’t, read it again while running.
Thank you to the contributors, to whom we owe everything, and thank you to the readers, for rewarding their efforts.
Please note: The version available for download by default has been compressed to 100mb to ensure serviceability across a range of internet connection speeds. If you’d like to request a less compressed version, please feel free to contact us so this can be arranged.
Me and Yukio MishimaA Fanmade Anthology Celebrating 100 Years Since His Birth
In honour of Yukio Mishima's 100th birthday, an anthology of sincere fan contributions have been compiled that individually convey their unique perspectives, and appreciation for this enigmatic person. As varied and distinctive as the readers themselves, the essays in this book capture the myriad dimensions of Mishima's multifaceted personality. These works, which come from Japan and other countries, demonstrate the lasting influence Mishima has on people from many walks of life. Readers can better appreciate Mishima's impact as a writer and as a symbol of artistic and philosophical expression because each work is private and personal.
Note: Each entry is presented in both English, and Japanese. This is an unofficial fan anthology.
Cycles
OF RETURNTime Spent ‘Running Upwards’
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Anadromous (adjective)
anad·ro·mous
1. The migration of aquatic species, particularly fish, from the sea into fresh water to spawn.
2. From the greek anadromos, (ana - 'up' and dromos - 'running') meaning 'running upward'.
”In June 2024 I bought my first camera, a Nikon F3. Shortly thereafter, I began to take photos almost every day. What most photos showed were frequent returns to my old home, Byron Bay, punctuated by brief intermissions in my temporary new home, Brisbane, and my older-yet home, Sydney. Like a salmon drawn to its spawning pools, as often as I can, I have 'ran upwards' towards home.”
- Dalamar Charles Derofe-Gallant
All of the photos contained in this book have been taken on the same camera, on film. None have been post-processed, with scans almost entirely completed by Bayou Film, in Byron Bay.