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Records of the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey, Entry 43 USSBS Transcripts of Interrogations and Interrogation Reports of Japanese Industrial, Military, and Political Leaders, 1945-1946 2007 9

USSBS Transcripts of Interrogations and …USSBS Transcripts of Interrogations and Interrogation Reports of Japanese Industrial, Military, and Political Leaders, 1945-1946 米国戦略爆撃調査団日本産業・軍・政治指導者尋問記録

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Page 1: USSBS Transcripts of Interrogations and …USSBS Transcripts of Interrogations and Interrogation Reports of Japanese Industrial, Military, and Political Leaders, 1945-1946 米国戦略爆撃調査団日本産業・軍・政治指導者尋問記録

Records of the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey, Entry 43

USSBS Transcripts of Interrogations and Interrogation Reports of

Japanese Industrial, Military, and Political Leaders, 1945-1946

米国戦略爆撃調査団日本産業・軍・政治指導者尋問記録

国立国会図書館憲政資料室

2007年 9月作成

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凡 例

1. Interrogation No. 順に配列した。番号がないものは、尋問実施課別に年月日順に配列した。

2. 各記述中の末尾のUSB以下はマイクロフィルムの掲載箇所を意味する。例えば、

USB-12 R1: 0486-0494 ならば、憲政資料室分類名 USB-12のマイクロフィルム、ロール番号1、コマ番号484-494に掲載されていることを意味する。複数表示されている場合は、複数個所に同一の報告書が掲載されている。

3. 被尋問者の氏名(略歴・肩書)の漢字表記は、名簿類、社史等で特定された場合に掲載した。

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Interrogation No. 1 Annex B

USB-12 R5: 0242-0245

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

ManpowerMr. Kawai, Kazuo, Editor, Nippon Times; Mr. Togasaki, Kiyoshi, Managing Editor, Nippon Times; Mr. Kudo, Foreign Editor, Mainichi; Mr. Koitabashi, Foreign Staff, Mainichi

河合一雄(Nippon Times主筆)、他

Newspapers offices26 Sept 1945 (Interviewed 24 Sep 1945)

Note:       No publication

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 2

USB-12 R5: 0962-0964

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

ManpowerMr. Miwa, Juso, Tokyo Attorney

三輪寿壮

Marunouchi, 3 Chome, 6 Banchi29 Sep 1945

Note:       No publication

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-1-

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Interrogation No. 3

USB-12 R1: 0486-0494 USB-12 R5: 0057-0065USB-12 R7: 1138-1144

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

ManpowerKameyama, Koichi, Vice Minister of Welfare and Head of Labor Section since February 1945

亀山孝一(厚生次官)

Meiji Building2 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 4

USB-12 R1: 0207-0209 USB-12 R4: 0876-0882USB-12 R5: 0066-0068 USB-12 R7: 1145-1147

Aircraft Division

Japan Steel Structural Co, Funabashi Plant, Production DataIshiori, Yonekichi, Plant Manager

At the Funabashi Plant30 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-2-

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Interrogation No. 5

USB-12 R5: 0510-0513 USB-12 R7: 1148-1149

Advanced Echelon Far East Air Forces

Japan's Decision to SurrenderPrince Konoye, Fumimaro

近衛文麿

Tokyo5 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 6

USB-12 R7: 0368-0374 USB-12 R7: 1150-1156

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of MidwayCaptain Amagai, Takahisa, Imperial Japanese Navy

天谷孝久(ミッドウェー海戦時、航空母艦「加賀」航空士官、1945.6教育本部第2課長)Tokyo6 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-3-

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Interrogation No. 7

USB-12 R1: 0047-0058 USB-12 R7: 0585-0589USB-12 R7: 1157-1161

Civilian Defense Division

1. Population Control and Statistics, 2. Labor and ManpowerMr. Tatebayashi

館林三喜男(1941.9防空局業務課長、1942.11防空局指導課長、1943.4警保局警務課長、1943.11-1945.8警保局警備課長)

Meiji Building1 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 8

USB-12 R1: 0059-0066 USB-12 R6: 0173-0185USB-12 R6: 0781-0804 USB-12 R7: 1162-1174

Civilian Defense Division

1. Population Control and Statistics, 2. Operation and Damage Reports, 3. Chemicals (Gas Warfare)Mr. Odachi, Shigeo

大達茂雄(1943.7東京都長官、1944.7-1945.4内務大臣)

Meiji Building4 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-4-

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Interrogation No. 9

USB-12 R1: 0476-0477 USB-12 R3: 0405-0409USB-12 R7: 1175-1176

Electric Power Division

Electric PowerMr. Arai, Shosi, President, Japan Electric Generation and Transmission Co. (Nippon Hassoden K.K.) Interrogation conducted upon his own petition.

新井章治(日本発送電株式会社総裁)

Economic and Scientific Section, GHQ4 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 10

USB-12 R1: 0001-0012 USB-12 R7: 0706-0740USB-12 R7: 1177-1187

Office of Chairman

1. General, 2. Coke, Iron & Steel and Misc.Admiral Toyoda, Teijiro (IJN)

豊田貞次郎(1941.7外務大臣、1941.12日本製鉄社長、1945.4軍需大臣)Tokyo5 Oct1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-5-

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Interrogation No. 11

USB-12 R5: 0215-0238 USB-12 R7: 1188-1197

Naval Analysis Division

Hiryu (CV) at the Battle of MidwayCapt Kawaguchi, Susumu, Imperial Japanese Navy

川口益(ミッドウェー海戦時、飛龍飛行長)

Meiji Building10 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 12

USB-12 R6: 0805-0811 USB-12 R7: 1198-1200

Office of Chairman

(no subject)Shiina, Etsusaburo

椎名悦三郎(1943.11軍需省総動員局長、1945.4軍需次官)

Tokyo6 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-6-

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Interrogation No. 13

USB-12 R1: 0493-0495 USB-12 R7: 0000-2USB-12 R7: 1201-1203

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

ManpowerSuehiro, Gantaro, Imperial University Law Professor, labor specialist and member of Board of Wage Control

末弘厳太郎(東京帝国大学法学部教授、中央賃金委員会委員)

Imperial University8 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 14

USB-12 R1: 0496-0500 USB-12 R6: 0004-8USB-12 R6: 0415-0425 USB-12 R7: 1204-1208

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Man Power (Students)Omura, Seiichi, Assistant to Education Ministry[sic]; Nakane, Hideo, Student Labor Specialist, Education Ministry

大村清一(文部次官)、中根秀雄(文部省)

Education Ministry8 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-7-

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Interrogation No. 15

USB-12 R1: 0210-0218 USB-12 R5: 0598-0606USB-12 R6: 0426-0426 USB-12 R7: 0134-0142USB-12 R7: 0824-0832 USB-12 R7: 1209-1216

Basic Materials Division

Coal Production, Distribution, Consumption and Control,Taguchi, Y., Chief Engineer, Coal Section, Fuel Bureau; Uyemura, Kogoro, Chief Director, Coal Control Association; Kunisaki, M, Vice President, Japan Coal Co. 

植村甲午郎(石炭統制会理事長)、国崎真推(日本鉱業副社長)

Dai Ichi Building (GHQ)5 Oct 1945 (Kunisaki, Separately Oct 8)

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 16

USB-12 R1: 0219-0226 USB-12 R3: 0888-0895USB-12 R4: 0690-0697 USB-12 R5: 0514-0532USB-12 R7: 1217-1224

Basic Materials Division

Iron and Steel Control OrganizationFujii, Heigo, Director of Iron and Steel Control Association; Hosoi, T., Chief of Iron and Steel Section of Mining Bureau, Commerce and Industry Ministry; Yamada, Tadayoshi, Chief of Pig Iron Section, Iron and Steel Control Association: Shibashi, K., Manager, Production Department, Iron and Steel Control Association; Tomiyama, E., Director of Iron and Steel Association; Koshi, T., Director of Iron and Steel Control Association; Kurose, G., Chief of Distribution Section, Iron and Steel Control Association

藤井丙午(鉄鋼統制会理事)、細井富太郎(商工省鉱山局鉄鋼課長)、山田忠義(鉄鋼統制会)、芝崎邦夫(鉄鋼統制会)、富山英太郎(鉄鋼統制会)、他

Economic and Scientific Section, GHQ8 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-8-

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Interrogation No. 17

USB-12 R1: 0725-0727 USB-12 R4: 0862-0868USB-12 R7: 1225-1226

Oil and Chemical Division

Control of Japan's Chemical IndustryMr. Ishikawa, Ichiro, President of the Chemical Industry; Mr. Katsura, Takeshi, Director of CICA and Secretary to Mr. Ishikawa

石川一郎(化学工業統制会会長)、桂皋(同理事)

Meiji Building10 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 18

USB-12 R1: 0339-0340 USB-12 R7: 1116-1118USB-12 R7: 1227-1229

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Electrical Equipment Control AssociationYasukawa, D., President of the Association

安川第五郎(電気機械統制会会長)

Office of Control11 Oct 1945 Association

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-9-

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Interrogation No. 19

USB-12 R1: 0341-0345 USB-12 R4: 0017-0019USB-12 R6: 0546-0550 USB-12 R7: 1230-1232

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interrogation of the Control Association for Precision ToolsMr. Saito, President of Association; Mr. Hara, Former President of Association Directors of Association

原清明(前精密機械統制会会長)

Office of Precision Tool Control Association11 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 20

USB-12 R1: 0344-0345 USB-12 R4: 0053-0057USB-12 R7: 1233-1234

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Outline of Precision Tools Control Association's Functions, and Availability of StatisticsS. Hara, Former President of Odaka KK, in Osaka. Head of Control Association 1942-1944.

原清明(前精密機械統制会会長)

Office of Control Association for Precision Tools11 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-10-

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Interrogation No. 21

USB-12 R1: 0346-0347 USB-12 R7: 0941-0943USB-12 R7: 1235-1236

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Government Control over Machinery Production Other than Machine ToolsMr. Yamaguchi, President of Industrial Equipment Control Association

Office of Toseikai (Control Association) for Productive Machinery11 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:

Date:

Interrogation No. 22

USB-12 R1: 0348-0350 USB-12 R4: 0856-0858USB-12 R6: 0565-0567 USB-12 R7: 1119-1122USB-12 R7: 1237-1239

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Electrical Equipment Control AssociationYasukawa, D., President of Association; Ishii, A., A Managing Director; Sakakibara, K., A Managing Director

安川第五郎(電気機械統制会会長)、他

Office of Control Association12 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-11-

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Interrogation No. 23 NAV No. 4

USB-12 R3: 0316-0327 USB-12 R7: 0143-0152USB-12 R7: 1240-1249

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of MidwayCaptain Tajiro, Aoki, Imperial Japanese Navy

青木泰二郎(1942.4赤城艦長)

Meiji Building9 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 24 Annex B

USB-12 R4: 0140-0142

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Preliminary Discussion of Organization of Machinery, Electrical Equipment, and General ControlsHashi, Shin, Department Head in charge of Machinery in Munitions Ministry.

橋井真(1945.3-8軍需省機械局長)

Office of Ministry of Industry and Commerce10 Oct 1945

Note:       No publication

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-12-

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Interrogation No. 25

USB-12 R1: 0351-0352 USB-12 R4: 0279-0279USB-12 R5: 1188-1188 USB-12 R7: 0860-0860USB-12 R7: 1250-1250

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Tokyo-Shibaura Electric Co.Hiraga, T., Private Secretary to President of Co.; Morimoto, T., Chief of Sub-contracting Association; Utsunomiya, H., Chief of General Affairs Section

Meiji Building14 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 26

USB-12 R1: 0352-0354 USB-12 R5: 0118-0120USB-12 R7: 1123-1125 USB-12 R7: 1251-1253

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Electrical Equipment Control AssociationYasukawa, D., President of Association; Kobayashi, Y., A Managing Director; Sakakibara, K., A Managing Director

安川第五郎(電気機械統制会会長)、他

Office of Control Association14 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-13-

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Interrogation No. 27

USB-12 R1: 0355-0356 USB-12 R4: 0123-0126USB-12 R6: 0600-0601 USB-12 R7: 1254-1255

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Production Statistics on Electrical EquipmentSakura, Director, Mitsubishi Economic Research Bureau; Mr. Hattori, Director of Research; Mr. Hirota, Research Department

佐倉重夫(三菱経済研究所常務理事)、他

Office of Mitsubishi Economic Research Bureau15 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 28

USB-12 R1: 0227-0228 USB-12 R5: 0076-0077USB-12 R5: 0239-0240 USB-12 R5: 0589-0594USB-12 R7: 1256-1257

Basic Materials Division, Iron and Steel Section

Lights, Non-Ferrous Metals, Ferro AlloysMr. Okuda, Shinzo, former Chief Bureau of Mines; Mr. Kawade; Mr. Kawahara, Mining and Smelting All Metals; Mr. Katayama, Aluminum; Mr. Okuyama, Aluminum; Nakayama, Aluminum Copper; Mr. Tanaka, Manager; Mr. Oki, Lead and Zinc; Mr. Okiyama, Nickel-Smelting; Mr. Kubo, Nickel

奥田新三(前商工省鉱山局長)、他

Department of Commerce and Industry13 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-14-

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Interrogation No. 29

USB-12 R1: 0014-0016 USB-12 R6: 0655-0657USB-12 R7: 1112-1115 USB-12 R7: 1258-1260

Office of Chairman

Organization, Responsibilities, and pertinent Information regarding the Seibi Kyoku (Military Preparations and Equipment Bureau).Lt. Gen. Yoshizumi, Chief, Seibi Kyoku, War Ministry; Colonel Sato, Chief, Seibi Kyoku, War Ministry

吉積正雄(1942.4-1945.3陸軍省整備局長)、佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)

Meiji Building15 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 30

USB-12 R1: 0478-0485 USB-12 R3: 0410-0429USB-12 R7: 1261-1268

Electric Power Division

Electric Power Industry, GeneralAraki, Masuo, Chief, Electric Power Bureau, Ministry of Industry and Commerce

荒木万寿夫(商工省電力局長)

Meiji Building4 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-15-

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Interrogation No. 31

USB-12 R1: 1026-1026 USB-12 R7: 0119-0119USB-12 R7: 1269-1271

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

Imperial Government Railroad and Locomotive Shop - OmiyaSuzuki, M., Works Manager - Omiya; Yamaguchi, A., Director Railway Division, Liaison Office, Tokyo; Yumoto, T., Mechanical Engineer, Railway Division, Tokyo

Omiya Plant17 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 32 NAV No. 3

USB-12 R6: 0496-0504 USB-12 R7: 1272-1278

Naval Analysis Division

The Battle of the Philippine Sea, 19-20 June 1944Vice Admiral Ozawa, T[sic].

小沢治三郎(1944.3-1944.11第1機動艦隊司令長官兼第3艦隊司令長官)

Meiji Building16 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-16-

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Interrogation No. 33 NAV No. 7

USB-12 R6: 0914-0920 USB-12 R7: 1279-1284

Naval Analysis Division

Occupation of Philippines and Dutch East IndiesVice Admiral Shiraishi, Kazutake, Imperial Japanese Navy (Retired)

白石万隆(1941.8-1943.7第2艦隊参謀長

Meiji Building15 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 34 NAV No. 5

USB-12 R7: 0490-0500 USB-12 R7: 1285-1295

Naval Analysis Division

Allied Offensive Mining CampaignCaptain Tamura, Kyuzo, Imperial Japanese Navy

田村久三(海軍省軍務局掃海部長)

Meiji Building10,12,16 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

-17-

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Interrogation No. 35

USB-12 R5: 0454-0454

Basic Materials Division

Iron and SteelKomatsu, T., Managing Director, Nippon Kokan K.K.; Matsushita, N., Technical Director, Nippon Kokan K.K.

小松隆(日本鋼管常務取締役)、松下長久(同)

Nippon Kokan K.K. Offices, Niohon-Bashi18 Oct 1945

Note:       No publication

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Interrogation No. 36

USB-12 R1: 0357-0360 USB-12 R5: 1251-1254USB-12 R7: 0542-0545 USB-12 R7: 0944-0947USB-12 R7: 1296-1299

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interrogation of Metal Industries Control Association, Reproduction of Wire and CableNakagawa, S., President of the Association (also President of Furukawa Electric Co.); Yamaguchi, S., General Director of the Association; Tanaka, Secretary of the Association

中川末吉(金属工業統制会会長)、他

Konwa Kaikan Building, Office of the Association17 Oct 1945

Division of Origin:

Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

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Interrogation No. 37

USB-12 R1: 0501-0502 USB-12 R3: 0470-0471USB-12 R7: 1300-1301

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Manpower - Information AvailableAyusawa, I., Adviser to Oriental Economist; Turusima, Munitions Department

鮎沢厳、鶴島瑞夫(元軍需官・軍需省総動員局第3課)

Office of Oriental Economics11 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 38

USB-12 R1: 0229-0234 USB-12 R3: 0877-0887USB-12 R6: 0217-0221 USB-12 R6: 0759-0763USB-12 R7: 1302-1307

Basic Materials Division

Iron and Steel Allocating and Distributing AgenciesOhara, H. Chief Engineer, Iron and Steel Department, Commerce and Industry Ministry; Fujii, Heigo, Director of Iron and Steel Control Association; Hosoi, J, Chief of Iron and Steel Section of Mining Bureau, Commerce and Industry Ministry; Yamada, Tadayoshi, Chief, Pig Iron Section, Iron and Steel Control Association; Shibasaki, K., Manager of Production Department, Iron and Steel Control Association; Tomiyama, E., Director of Iron and Steel Control Association; Koshi, T., Director of Iron and Steel Control Association; Kurose, G., Chief of Distribution Section, Iron and Steel Association; Yukawa, M.; Yoda, K.; Chief of Distribution Section, Iron and Steel Control Association; Huzisawa, Y., Chief of Raw Materials Department, Iron and Steel Control Association

大原久之(商工技師・鉱山局鉄鋼課)、藤井丙午(鉄鋼統制会理事・総務局長)、細井富太郎(商工省鉱山局鉄鋼課長)、山田忠義(鉄鋼統制会)、芝崎邦夫(鉄鋼統制会理事)、富山英太郎(鉄鋼統制会理事)、湯川正夫(鉄鋼統制会近畿支部長)、他

Offices of Iron and Steel Control1 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 39

USB-12 R1: 0235-0235 USB-12 R5: 0078-0079USB-12 R5: 0241-0241 USB-12 R7: 1308-1308

Basic Materials Division

Non Ferrous Metals, Information RequestMr. Katayama, Bureau of Mining Specialist; Mr. Kawahara, Bureau of Mining Specialist

片山英太郎(商工技師・鉱山局軽非鉄金属課技師)、他

Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Bureau of Mining18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 40 NAV No. 6

USB-12 R7: 1309-1311

Naval Analysis Division

The Attack on Pearl Harbor; The Kamikaze Corps in Philippines and OkinawaCaptain Fuchida, Mitsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

淵田美津雄(1941.8-1942.7赤城飛行隊長)

Meiji Building18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 41

USB-12 R1: 0503-0504 USB-12 R5: 0480-0486USB-12 R7: 1312-1313

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Manpower, Food and Civilian SuppliesMr. Kondo, Chief of the Bureau of Consumer's Commodities

近藤止文(商工省商務局日用品課長)

Mr. Kondo's Office13 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 42

USB-12 R1: 0505-0509 USB-12 R4: 0111-0122USB-12 R7: 1314-1318

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Library Facilities and Publications of Mitsubishi Economic Research Bureau, TokyoMr. Hattori, Director of Research; Mr. Sakura, Director of Mitsubishi Economic Research Bureau

佐倉重夫(三菱経済研究所常務理事)、他

Mitsubishi Building18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 43

USB-12 R1: 0361-0363 USB-12 R5: 0022-0027USB-12 R6: 0558-0560 USB-12 R7: 0050-0053USB-12 R7: 1319-1321

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Sumitomo Tsushin Kogyo (Manufacturer of Communications Equipment)Dr. Kajii, Takeshi, President; Nagao, Saiki, Managing Director; Hirata, Harold, Liaison Man (A Nisei born in Hawaii - Speaks English)

梶井剛(住友通信工業社長)、他

Sumitomo Main Office16 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 44

USB-12 R1: 0510-0518 USB-12 R6: 0921-0924USB-12 R7: 1322-1325

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Transportation LaborMr. Shiraishi, Kazutaka, Head of Crews, Transportation Industry; (3 assistants)

白石万隆(運輸省海運総局船員局長)

His Office14 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 45

USB-12 R1: 0519-0515 USB-12 R7: 0789-0793USB-12 R7: 1326-1327

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

History of Japan's Food PositionBaron Ishiguro, Tadaatsu, ex-Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, ex-President All-Japan Agricultural Cooperative Society

石黒忠篤(鈴木内閣農商大臣)

Annex to Agriculture and Forestry Ministry18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 46 NAV No. 8

USB-12 R6: 0390-0393 USB-12 R6: 0744-0747USB-12 R7: 1328-1331

Naval Analysis Division

Coral Sea Battle, 7-8 May 1942Commander Sekino, H., Imperial Japanese Navy, Communication Officer Staff, 6th Cruiser Squadron at Coral Sea; Commander Okumiya, Masatake, Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff, Second Flying Squadron

関野英夫(1940.10-1942.5第6戦隊参謀)、奥宮正武(1942.4-1942.7第4航空戦隊参謀)Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff College17 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 47 NAV No. 9

USB-12 R5: 0617-0644 USB-12 R7: 1332-1362

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of the Philippine Sea; Battle for Leyte GulfVice Admiral Kurita, Takeo

栗田健男(1943.8-1944.12第2艦隊長官)

Meiji Building16, 17 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 48

USB-12 R3: 0450-0450

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

General Information, Shipping IndustryMr. Arita, Department of Maritime Transport, Ministry of Transportation; Mr. Ariyoshi, Japanese Shipping Control Association

有田喜一(運輸省海運総局海運局長)、有吉義弥(日本船舶運営会)

Mr. Arita's Office, Ministry pf Transportation12 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 49

USB-12 R1: 1027-1027 USB-12 R3: 0454-0454USB-12 R7: 1363-1363

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

General Information on Shipping IndustryMr. Ariyoshi, Japanese Shipping Control Association; Mr. Watanabe, Director of the Japanese Shipping Control Association

有吉義弥(船舶運営会)、渡辺一良(船舶運営会運航局輸送部長、1945.10同運航局長)Meiji Building13 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 50

USB-12 R1: 1028-1028 USB-12 R3: 1084-1085USB-12 R7: 1365-1365

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

General Information on Army Cargo ShippingColonel Futagami, Bureau of Military Affairs, Army Department; Major Mabuchi, Chief of Shipping Section, Bureau of Military Affairs; Major Ureshino, Vice Chief of Shipping Section

二神力(陸軍省交通部付)、馬淵新治(海運総監部参謀)、嬉野通軌(陸軍省軍務局第3課)Meiji Building18 Oc 1945

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Interrogation No. 51

USB-12 R1: 1029-1029 USB-12 R4: 0411-0412USB-12 R7: 1364-1364 USB-12 R8: 0000-0

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

General Shipping and Ocean Traffic QuestionsMr. Hirayama, Vice Minister of Transportation: Mr. Imaida, Chief of First Department Planning Bureau; Mr. Tsuboi, Chief of Shipping Department; Mr. Okada, Chief of Planning Department

平山孝(運輸次官)、今井田研二郎、壺井玄剛 (運輸省海運総局海運局海運課長)、他

Mr. Hiranuma's Office15 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 52

USB-12 R1: 1030-1030 USB-12 R7: 1104-1104USB-12 R8: 0001-1

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

General Information on Operations of Navy Cargo Ships ("B" Ships)Captain Yoshida, Chief of the 3rf Section, Bureau of Military Affairs; Commander Ojiro, 3rd Section, Navy Department

吉田英三(海軍省軍務局第3課長)、他

Captain Yoshida's Office, Navy Department18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 53 NAV No. 10

USB-12 R7: 1030-1034 USB-12 R8: 0002-9

Naval Analysis Division

Solomon Island Operation and Battle of Coral SeaCaptain Yamaoka, M., Imperial Japanese Navy

山岡三子夫(1942.2-1942.7第5航空戦隊主席参謀)

Meiji Building19 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 54

USB-12 R1: 0516-0517 USB-12 R4: 0869-0875USB-12 R8: 0010-0012

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

ManpowerMajor Ishikawa, Kazuo, Army Intendance Branch. Entered present position since 1945.

Meiji Building13 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 55

USB-12 R1: 0519-0520 USB-12 R6: 0318-0326USB-12 R8: 0013-0014

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Functions of Labor Management SectionOkamatsu, Seitaro, Head of Labor Management Section of Ministry of Commerce; Tamura, Taketoshi, Assistant to Head of Labor Management Section of Ministry of Commerce; Irie, Hiroshi, Assistant to Head of Labor Management Section of the Ministry of Commerce

岡松成太郎(1945.6-8軍需省管理局長)、田村武敏(軍需官・同局)、入江弘(1945.6-8同局勤労第1課長)Labor Management Section of the Ministry of Commerce5 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 56

USB-12 R1: 0602-0602 USB-12 R7: 0798-0798USB-12 R7: 0804-0804 USB-12 R8: 0015-0015

Military Supplies Division

Shipbuilding and OrdnanceCommander Tsujimoto, Member General Affairs Section of Shipbuilding Headquarters under Navy Ministry

辻本毅(艦政本部員)

Navy Department17 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 57

USB-12 R1: 0728-0735 USB-12 R4: 0800-0819USB-12 R8: 0016-0023

Oil and Chemical Division

Allocation of Petroleum and Petroleum ProductsIrie, Hiroshi: Kimura, Hideo; Omura, Yoshichika

入江弘(商工省総務局調整課長)、木村秀夫(元軍需官・総動員局動員部第1課)、小村良鄰(商工省燃料局)Meiji Building18 Oc 1945

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Interrogation No. 58

USB-12 R1: 0364-0366 USB-12 R4: 0168-0170USB-12 R5: 0080-0082 USB-12 R5: 0374-0376USB-12 R7: 0819-0821 USB-12 R8: 0024-0026

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interrogation at Mitsubishi Electric CompanyHazama, S., Managing Director; Uchida, T., English Speaking Liaison Man; Kiso, D., Assistant Managing Director; Sugihara, T., Assistant Managing Director

間四郎(三菱電機常務取締役)、他

Mitsubishi Electric Company15 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 59

USB-12 R1: 0067-0070 USB-12 R7: 0400-0403USB-12 R8: 0027-0030

Civilian Defense Division

Post Raid Clearance DefenseTakano, Tsutomu, Engineer in Road Section, Home Ministry; Mr. Yuzawa, Official attached to Roads Section, Home Ministry; Machida, Tamotsu, Planning Section, Home Ministry, Formerly Head of Public Property Section, Air Defense Hq.; Mr. Yamada, Engineer in Roads Section, Home Office

高野務(内務技師・国土局道路課)、町田保(国土局計画課)、山田正男(内務技師・国土局計画課)

Ministry of Home Affairs16 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 60

USB-12 R1: 0367-0368 USB-12 R7: 0457-0457USB-12 R7: 0648-0649 USB-12 R8: 0031-0032

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Head Office of Karatsu Iron Works, Producers of Machine ToolsBookkeepers of the firm were the only personnel left in the office as Mr. Toshisuke Takeo[sic], President of the firm, is staying at the factory.

唐津年助(唐津鉄工所社長)

212 Marunouchi-Kojimachi Ku (ward) Tokyo14 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 61 NAV No. 11

USB-12 R6: 0290-0295 USB-12 R8: 0033-0038

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Escort of Shipping LossesCaptain Oi, Atsushi, Imperial Japanese Navy

大井篤(海上護衛総司令部参謀)

Meiji Building18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 62 NAV No. 12

USB-12 R4: 0778-0786 USB-12 R8: 0039-0047

Naval Analysis Division

Kamikaze CorpsCaptain Inoguchi, Rikibei, Imperial Japanese Navy

猪口力平(1944.7第23航空戦隊参謀、1944.8第1航空戦隊参謀、1945.3-5第10航空戦隊参謀、1945.8軍令部員)Meiji Building15 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 63

USB-12 R6: 0149-0150

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Visit to Meidensha Electric CompanyNomura, K., Managing Director; Omakazi, Clark

野村清臣(明電舎専務取締役)、他

Meidensha Main Office, in Shinagawa-ku Tokyo18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 64

USB-12 R1: 1031-1032 USB-12 R5: 0833-0839USB-12 R8: 0048-0049

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

Japanese Foreign Trade StatisticsMr. Matsuo, Chief of Foreign Section, Bureau of Commerce and Industry; Mr. Obana, Tsutomu, Bureau of Commerce and Industry

松尾泰一郎(商工省商務局交易課長)、他

Commerce and Industry Building18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 65 NAV No. 13

USB-12 R7: 0899-0910 USB-12 R8: 0050-0071

Naval Analysis Division

Pearl Harbor - Midway - SolomonsCaptain Watanabe, Y., Imperial Japanese Navy

渡辺安次(1939.11聯合艦隊参謀、1943.11-45.5軍務局員・第2課)Meiji Building15 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 66

USB-12 R1: 0736-0744 USB-12 R5: 1198-1206USB-12 R8: 0072-0080

Oil and Chemical Division

South Sea Production of OilMorita, K., Vice President, Chief, Supply Bureau, Navy Ministry

森田貫一(海軍省軍需局長)

Meiji Building9 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 67 NAV No. 14

USB-12 R3: 0953-0957 USB-12 R7: 0911-0915USB-12 R8: 0081-0085

Naval Analysis Division

Occupation of Philippines and the Netherlands East IndiesCaptain Fujita, Masamichi, Imperial Japanese Navy

藤田正路(1941-1942第2艦隊参謀、1942-1945海軍省軍務局員)

Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff College20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 68

USB-12 R7: 0940-0940

Basic Materials Division

Iron and SteelYamada, Tad, Chief, Pig Iron Section, Iron and Steel Control Association; Shibasaki, K., Manager of Production Department, Iron and Steel Control Association

山田忠義(鉄鋼統制会)、芝崎邦夫(鉄鋼統制会理事)

U.S.S.B.S., Basic Materials Division17 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 69

USB-12 R1: 0236-0237 USB-12 R6: 0658-0659USB-12 R8: 0086-0089

Basic Materials Division

Army Procurement of Iron and SteelColonel Sato, Chief of Staff Seibikyoku, Procurement Division, Army Ministry

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)

Tokyo18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 70

USB-12 R1: 0238-0242 USB-12 R5: 0455-0459USB-12 R7: 0385-0389 USB-12 R7: 0546-0550USB-12 R8: 0090-0094

Basic Materials Division

Iron and Steel - Conference with Nippon Kokan Officials and Inspection of Kawasaki WorksKomatsu, T, Managing Director, Nippon Kokan K.K.; Takamatsu, M., Managing Director, Kawasaki Works, N.K.K.K.; Tanaka, K., Managing Director, Tsurumi Works, N.K.K.K.: other plant officials

小松隆(日本鋼管常務取締役)、高松誠(同)、他

Kawasaki Works, N.K.K.K. Kawasaki15 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 71

USB-12 R1: 0745-0751 USB-12 R7: 1064-1070USB-12 R8: 0095-0101

Oil and Chemical Division

Control of the Japanese Alkali, Inorganic and Abrasives Industries, the Strategic and Critical Compounds in Each and the Relationship between Private Industry and the Military in PrioritiesMr. Yokota, Director Group II, Chemical Industries Control Association; Mr. Tsuda, Manager Alkali Department; Mr. Akiyakma, Manager Abrasives Department, CICA; Mr. Higuchi, Manager Inorganic Department, CICA; Mr. Katsura, Director Plans and Supervision, CICA

桂皋(化学工業統制会理事)、他

Offices, Chemical Industry Control Association, Mitsukoshi Department Store20 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R1: 0243-0247 USB-12 R5: 1189-1193USB-12 R5: 1274-1278 USB-12 R7: 1056-1062USB-12 R8: 0102-0111

Basic Materials Division

Salt Production, Imports, and ConsumptionNaganuma, K, Director of Salt Bureau, Finance Ministry; Morinaga, T., Chief, 1st Bureau, Salt Bureau, Finance Ministry; Yoshihashi, T., Chief, 2nd Bureau

長沼弘毅(専売局塩脳部長)、森永貞一郎(同部第1課長)、吉橋鐸美(同部第2課長)Salt Bureau (En-no Kyokucho), Securities Exchange, Tokyo13 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 74 NAV No. 15

USB-12 R7: 0360-0365 USB-12 R8: 0112-0117

Naval Analysis Division

Operations of Japanese Naval Aircraft during Invasion of Philippines and Netherlands East IndiesCaptain Takahashi, Chihaya

高橋千隼(1941.4第11航空艦隊主席参謀、1943.1航空本部総務部第1課長、1945.6第5航空艦隊参謀副長、1945.8第3航空艦隊参謀長)

Meiji Building20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 75 NAV No. 16

USB-12 R6: 0379-0389 USB-12 R8: 0118-0128

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Eastern Solomons, 23-25 August 1942, Battle of Santa Cruz, 26 October 1942, Solomons Campaign, 1942-1943Commander Okumiya Masatake

奥宮正武(1942.7-1944.7第2航空戦隊参謀)

Meiji Building12 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 76

USB-12 R1: 0369-0370USB-12 R8: 0129-0130

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Army Construction Section - Organization and Construction etc.Major Ishikawa - in construction section of Air Force and later of the Army

Meiji Building18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 77

USB-12 R1: 0371-0371 USB-12 R4: 0859-0861USB-12 R5: 0101-0103 USB-12 R8: 0131-0131

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction Industry: General InformationMr. Kato, President of Construction Industry Control Association; Mr. Takeshi, Secretary of Construction Industry Control Association

Meiji Building16 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 78

USB-12 R5: 0034-0036

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction Industry Hazama-Gumi Company Records and InformationMr. Kambe, President of Hazama-Gumi Construction Company; Mr. Matsubara, Engineer in Employ of above

神部満之助(間組社長)、他

Meiji Building16 Oct 1945

Note:       No publication

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Interrogation No. 79

USB-12 R1: 0372-0373 USB-12 R4: 0072-0073USB-12 R5: 0732-0734 USB-12 R5: 0739-0740USB-12 R8: 0132-0133

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Hazama-Gumi Construction CompanyMr. Matsubara and Mr. Hashizume, Engineers with Hazama-Gumi

Meiji Building20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 80

USB-12 R1: 1033-1033 USB-12 R5: 1242-1242USB-12 R8: 0134-0134

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

Manchurian Railway SystemMr. Maruo, T., Manager, Transportation, Tokio Branch

General Office, Imperial Government Railway20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 81

USB-12 R1: 1034-1034 USB-12 R5: 0867-0867USB-12 R8: 0135-0135

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

North China Railway Company, Ltd.Mr. Masuyama, Assistant Manger, Tokio Branch, North China Railway Company Ltd.

General Office, Imperial Government Railway20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 82

USB-12 R1: 0521-0522 USB-12 R6: 0025-0028USB-12 R8: 0136-0137

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Japanese Food PositionNamikawa, Yoshitaka, Chief of Food Control Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

並川義隆(農林省食糧管理局長官)

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 83

USB-12 R1: 0523-0525 USB-12 R5: 1255-1260USB-12 R8: 0138-0140

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Price ControlsMr. Nagamura, Chief of the Commercial Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

岡村武(商工省商務局長)ヵ

His Office15 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 84

USB-12 R1: 0526-0528 USB-12 R7: 0967-0969USB-12 R8: 0141-0143

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Production Statistics, Cost of Living, Indices, and Allied Subjects in Field of Civilian SuppliesMr. Yamamoto, Research Director, Bank of Japan

山本米治(日本銀行調査局長兼統計局長)

Bank of Japan18 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 85

USB-12 R1: 0529-0531 USB-12 R5: 0567-0573USB-12 R8: 0144-0146

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Procurement of Food for the Army in JapanMajor Kouda, Assistant to Col. Shimokawa, Head, Food and Clothing Board - Military

古宇田芳夫(陸軍省経理局課員・衣糧課)、下川又男(同課長)

Peers School19 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 86

USB-12 R1: 0532-0535 USB-12 R5: 0323-0332USB-12 R8: 0147-0151

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Navy Construction Department - Manpower RequirementCapt Kijima, K., Head of 1st Section of Naval Construction Department

貴島掬徳(1943.9海軍施設本部員、1945.1海軍施設本部第1課長)Kaigunkan12 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 87

USB-12 R1: 0374-0375 USB-12 R4: 0792-0795USB-12 R8: 0152-0153

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction Industry Control AssociationMr. Inouye, Secretary of the Association

Meiji Building20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 88

USB-12 R1: 0376-0377 USB-12 R6: 0348-0351USB-12 R6: 0354-0355 USB-12 R8: 0154-0155

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Production of MachineryViscount Okochi, Masatoshi - who was the president of the Production Machinery Control Association from 1943 thru 1944, and a Director of the Riken Research Institute

大河内正敏(1943-1944産業機械統制会会長)

Meiji Building17 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 89

USB-12 R1: 0248-0250 USB-12 R7: 0703-0705USB-12 R8: 0156-0158

Basic Materials Division

Iron and Steel Production and AllocationAdmiral Toyoda, Teijiro, Minister of Munitions in the Suzuki Cabinet

豊田貞次郎(鈴木内閣軍需大臣)

Ministry of Commerce and Industry9 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 90 NAV No. 17

USB-12 R4: 0888-0892 USB-12 R8: 0159-0163

Naval Analysis Division

Invasion of the Philippines and Netherlands East IndiesCaptain Ishihara, Kawakita

Meiji Building

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Interrogation No. 91

USB-12 R1: 0752-0755 USB-12 R6: 0450-0453USB-12 R8: 0164-0167

Oil and Chemical Division

Functions of the Chemical Industry Control Association in Ministerial Control - Acids, Organics and ExplosivesMr. Oshima, Shu, Director Group III, Chemical Industry Control Association; Mr. Oda, Ken-ichi, Manager Acids Department, CICA; Mr. Kitsukawa, Mitsugu, Manager Organics Department, CICA; Mr. Komatsu, Katsumitsu, Manager Explosives Department, CICA

Mitsukoshi Department Store, Chemical Industry Control Association Offices19 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 92

USB-12 R1: 0251-0251 USB-12 R7: 0861-0861USB-12 R8: 0168-0168

Basic Materials Division

Coal StatisticsUyemura, Kogoro, Chief Director, Coal Control Association

植村甲午郎(石炭統制会理事長)

His Office22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 93 NAV No. 18

USB-12 R8: 0169-0174

Naval Analysis Division

Gilbert-Marshall Islands OperationsLt. Comdr. Tokuno, Hiroshi, a regular officer of the Japanese Navy, was executive officer of the Island garrison at Mille between 20 July 1943 and 14 August 1944.

徳納浩(戦艦「霧島」砲術士官、駆逐艦「峰雲」砲術士官)]Meiji Building19 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 94 NAV No. 19

USB-12 R4: 0820-0821 USB-12 R8: 0175-0176

Naval Analysis Division

Operations of Main Body of Second FleetCommander Isawa, Yutaka, a regular officer of the Japanese Navy

井沢豊(1942.10第2水雷戦隊参謀、1943.7海大学生、1944.9海軍省軍需局員、1945.3第801海軍航空隊副長)Meiji Building12 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 95

USB-12 R1: 0378-0378 USB-12 R4: 0796-0799USB-12 R6: 0666-0666 USB-12 R8: 0177-0178

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Kensetsudan (Construction Control Association)Mr. Inouye, Secretary of Control Association; Mr. Ota, of the Committee of Economic Organization; Mr. Ito, of the Ministry of Economic and Industry

Meiji Building22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 96

USB-12 R1: 0603-0603 USB-12 R7: 0054-0054USB-12 R8: 0179-0179

Military Supplies Division

ShipbuildingMr. Sunagawa, Superintendent, Business Manger and Chief Engineer, Uraga Dockyard

Uraga23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 97 NAV No. 20

USB-12 R6: 0374-0378 USB-12 R8: 0180-0184

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign, Carrier Aircraft Attack on Dutch HarborOkumiya, Masatake, Imperial Japanese Navy

奥宮正武(1942.7-1944.7第2航空戦隊参謀)

Meiji Building10 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 98 NAV No. 21

USB-12 R5: 0956-0961 USB-12 R8: 0185-0190

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign, Seaplane Operations, the Naval Battle of the Komandorsky Islands, and the Defense of the KurilesCommander Miura, Kentaro

三浦憲太郎(1942.12第5艦隊参謀(航空)、1943.8-1944.3第12航空艦隊参謀)Meiji Building20 and 23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 99 NAV No. 22

USB-12 R5: 1224-1228 USB-12 R8: 0191-0195

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Operation of Kiska, the Kiska Garrison, and Operation in the KurilesCommander Mukai, Hifumi, is a regular officer with twenty years of service in the Japanese Navy.

向井一二三(1942.5-6舞鶴鎮守府第3特別陸戦隊長、1942.7-1943.7キスカ守備隊Meiji Building22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 100 NAV No. 23

USB-12 R4: 0907-0908 USB-12 R7: 0045-0046USB-12 R8: 0196-0197

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Flying Boat Operation in the AleutiansCaptain Ito, Sukemitsu, Imperial Japanese Navy, is The Regular Navy with 21 years service.

伊東祐満(海軍第724航空隊司令)

Meiji Building9 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 101 NAV No. 24

USB-12 R7: 0153-0156 USB-12 R8: 0198-0201

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign, Planning and Operation through November 1942Captain Ito, Taisuke, Imperial Japanese Navy, is a regular Naval Aviator with About 3001 hours in the air.

伊藤泰介(1941.7-1942.11第5艦隊参謀(航空)

Meiji Building11 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 102 NAV No. 25

USB-12 R4: 0062-0070 USB-12 R8: 0202-0210

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign and Defense of the Kuriles - Planning and Operations from November 1942 to August 1945Commander Hashimoto, Shigefusa

橋本重房(1942.11-1944.6第5艦隊参謀(航海・通信)

Meiji Building22 Oct and 7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 103 NAV No. 26

USB-12 R7: 0487-0489 USB-12 R8: 0211-0213

Naval Analysis Division

Mine WarfareCaptain Tamura, Kyuzo, Imperial Japanese Navy

田村久三(海軍省軍務局掃海部長)

Meiji Building22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 104 NAV No. 27

USB-12 R6: 0394-0396 USB-12 R8: 0214-0216

Naval Analysis Division

Iwogima OperationCommander Okumiya, Masatake, Imperial Japanese Navy

奥宮正武(1942.7-1944.7第2航空戦隊参謀)

Naval War College23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 105

USB-12 R1: 0379-0382 USB-12 R5: 1105-1115USB-12 R8: 0217-0220

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Organization of Mitsubishi CorporationMiyazaki, K., President of Mitsubishi Electric Co., and the President of Mitsubishi Chemical Industry Machinery Manufacturing Co.; Hazama, S., Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric Co.

宮崎駒吉(三菱電機社長)、間四郎(同常務取締役)

Mitsubishi Building20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 106

USB-12 R1: 0071-0078 USB-12 R7: 0560-0583USB-12 R8: 0221-0228

Civilian Defense Division

Air Raid Protection in TokyoTanikawa, Noboru, Director of Department of Protection in Tokyo Metropolitan Administrative District

谷川昇(東京都防衛局長)

Meiji Building13 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 107

USB-12 R1: 0536-0537 USB-12 R6: 0159-0164USB-12 R8: 0229-0230

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Availability of Agriculture StatisticsMr. Oasa, Head of the Statistics Section, Office of the Under Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

大麻寛一(農林省官房統計課長)

Agriculture and Forestry Building23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 108

USB-12 R1: 0538-0539 USB-12 R8: 0231-0232

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Statistics on Production of Cotton and WoolMajor Kato, Member of Central Army Clothing Depot; Colonel Shimokawa, Iryokacho, Head of Food and Clothing Board; Major Koda, Member of Iryoka

加藤寿一(陸軍省経理局課員・被服本廠員)、下川又男(陸軍省経理局衣糧課長)、古宇田芳夫(同局課員・衣糧課)

Peers School23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 109

USB-12 R1: 0162-0162 USB-12 R8: 0233-0233

Morale Division

Changes in Morale under BombingMr. Akabane, Yutaka, Vice-Chief of the Cabinet Information Board

赤羽穣(情報局次長)

His Office, in the Home Office Building, Tokyo22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 110

USB-12 R2: 0000-6 USB-12 R7: 0157-0163USB-12 R8: 0234-0240

Military Analysis Division

Distribution and Loss of Japanese Army Air Force AircraftMajor Takahashi, C., Aircraft Supply Section of Rikugun Koku Hombu (Army Air Headquarters) since July 1944

高橋千博(航空本部補給部員)

Air Headquarters: Meiji Building23-26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 111

USB-12 R1: 0252-0254 USB-12 R6: 0834-0835USB-12 R8: 0241-0243

Basic Materials Division

Iron and Steel Data on Daido Seiko K.K.Shimoide, Yoshio, President, Daido Seiko K.K.; Kawasakija, T., Vice-President, Daido Seiko K.K.; Teshigawara, Kichinosuke, Secretary Daido Seiko K.K.

下出義雄(大同製鋼社長)、川崎舎恒三(同副社長)、他

Daido Electric Steel Co., Tokyo Office23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 112 NAV No. 28

USB-12 R7: 0604-0609 USB-12 R8: 0244-0249

Naval Analysis Division

Tokyo Air DefenseMajor Toga, Hiroshi, Imperial Japanese Army

栂博(第10飛行師団参謀)

Meiji Building23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 113 NAV No. 29

USB-12 R8: 0250-0264

Naval Analysis Division

Pearl Harbor - Battle of Philippine Sea - Battle for Leyte GulfCaptain Fuchida, Mitsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

淵田美津雄(1941.8-1942.7赤城飛行隊長)

Meiji Building10 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 114

USB-12 R1: 0756-0757 USB-12 R5: 0115-0117USB-12 R8: 0265-0267

Oil and Chemical Division

Records and StatisticsMr. Katsura, T., Director of the Chemical Industry Control Association and Personal Secretary to the President

桂皋(化学工業統制会理事)

Meiji Building23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 115

USB-12 R1: 0079-0089 USB-12 R3: 0302-0312USB-12 R5: 0090-0100(Conference No. 7)

USB-12 R8: 0268-0278

Civilian Defense Division

Civilian Defense in Japan, Its Development and ProblemsLt. Gen. Ando, Kisaburo, Minister of Home Affairs from April 1943 to July 1944

安藤紀三郎(1943.4-1944.7内務大臣)

Meiji Building14 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 116

USB-12 R1: 0540-0542 USB-12 R7: 0970-0972USB-12 R8: 0279-0281

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Black Market PricesMr. Yamamoto, Research Director, Bank of Japan

山本米治(日本銀行調査局長兼統計局長)

Bank of Japan24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 117

USB-12 R1: 0543-0543 USB-12 R6: 0854-0854USB-12 R8: 0282-0282

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

FoodsCol. Shimokawa, Head, Military Food and Clothing Board; Major Kouda, Assistant on Foods; Major Kato, Assistant on Clothing (Sat in on the interview)

下川又男(陸軍省経理局衣糧課長)、古宇田芳夫(同局課員・衣糧課)、加藤寿一(同局課員・被服本廠員)(陪席)

Peers School23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 118

USB-12 R1: 0090-0093 USB-12 R3: 0160-0164 (Conference No. 6)

USB-12 R3: 0171-0175 USB-12 R8: 0283-0286

Civilian Defense Division

Civilian Defense during SUZUKI Cabinet, April to August 1945Mr. Abe, Genki, Minister of Home Affairs in the Suzuki Cabinet from April to August 1945

安倍源基(1945.4-8内務大臣)

Meiji Building10 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 119

USB-12 R1: 0383-0386 USB-12 R5: 0087-0089USB-12 R8: 0287-0290

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Plant Visit to Mitsubishi Electric Co. Ltd., KobeMr. Kato, President of Mitsubishi Electric Co, Kobe; Mr. Ogawa, S., Assistant General Manager and Engineering Manager; Mr. Maehara, T., Director of General Affairs Department

Plant Office, Kobe22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 120

USB-12 R1: 0387-0389 USB-12 R3: 0910-0916USB-12 R8: 0291-0293

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Plant Visit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. KobeFujii, S., Managing Director of Mitsubishi; Mochizuki, S., Secretary of the Liaison Office (interpreter); Sakai, G., Assistant Managing Director of Co.; Others

Plant Office, Kobe23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 121

USB-12 R1: 0390-0390 USB-12 R5: 1005-1006USB-12 R8: 0294-0294

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interrogation of Control Association for: (a) Electric Lamps, (b) Sockets and Switches, (c) Lighting FixturesMiyagawa, Nippon Electric Bulb Industry Control Association; Kimura, Kaseji, Nippon Electric Appliance Industry Control Association; Matsuda, Mitsumasa, Nippon Wiring Appliance Industries Control Association; Mori, Industry Department (Engineering Section) of the Industry Commerce and Industry

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 122

USB-12 R1: 0391-0392 USB-12 R5: 0735-0738USB-12 R8: 0295-0296

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Miscellaneous Information of Construction Materials, General Labor Situation, etc.Mr. Matsumura, Civil Engineer with Hazama-Gumi Co.; Mr. Hagiwara, Civil Engineer, formerly with Home Ministry

Meiji Building23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 123 NAV No. 30

USB-12 R5: 0841-0844 USB-12 R8: 0297-0300

Naval Analysis Division

Air Defense of Gilbert, Marshall and Marianas IslandsCommander Matsuura, Goro

松浦五郎(1943.9-1944.2第22航空戦隊附)

Meiji Building20 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 124

USB-12 R1: 0393-0393 USB-12 R5: 1317-1317USB-12 R5: 1320-1320 USB-12 R8: 0301-0301

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Industrial Statistics - Electrical Equipment IndustryNakamura, Head of Statistical Branch for Electrical Industry in Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ministry of Commerce of Industry23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 125

USB-12 R2: 0007-0007 USB-12 R5: 0020-0021USB-12 R8: 0302-0302

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force Training,Col Kaimoto, Katuso

皆元勝雄(陸軍航空本部教育部第2教育課長)

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 126

USB-12 R1: 0544-0548 USB-12 R7: 0551-0555USB-12 R8: 0303-0307

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Leather Products and DistributionMr. Tanaka, Secretary, Hide and Leather Control Association; Mr. Nakagawa, Vice-President, Hide and Leather Control Association

中川以良(皮革統制会理事長)、他

Meiji Building24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 127

USB-12 R2: 0008-0012 USB-12 R4: 0698-0706USB-12 R8: 0308-0312

Military Suppiles Division

Shipbuilding and Bombing Effect - Yokosuka Navy YardVice Admiral Hosoya, Shinzaburo, Superintendent of Yard; Rear Admiral Aitoku, I., General Affairs Department; Rear Admiral Yano, Ship Construction; Rear Admiral Kidera, K., Finance and Supply; Capt Akabane, T., Charge of Engine Department; Mr. Sawamura, M., Ordnance Department Engineer

細谷新三郎(横須賀工廠長)、愛徳一郎(同総務部長)、木寺寛爾(同会計部長)、他

Yokosuka Navy Yard22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 128

USB-12 R1: 0758-0762 USB-12 R7: 0412-0416USB-12 R8: 0313-0317

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Imperial Fuel Development Company; Japan's Synthetic Fuel IndustryMr. Takashima, President of the Imperial Fuel Development Co.

Mr. Takashima's Office, Tokyo25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 129 NAV No. 31

USB-12 R5: 0107-0108 USB-12 R8: 0318-0319

Naval Analysis Division

Aircraft Attrition, Imperial Japanese NavyRear Admiral Katsumata, Seizo, Imperial Japanese Naval (Retired)

勝俣静三(第101航空戦隊司令官)

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 130 NAV No. 130

USB-12 R2: 0803-0803 USB-12 R5: 0788-0788USB-12 R8: 0320-0320

Physical Damage Division

Results of Bombing at NagasakiMatsumura, Kenichi, Sub-manager of General Department and Manger, General Office, Mitsubishi Industries, Ltd.

Mitsubishi Building, Tokyo25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 131 NAV No. 131

USB-12 R2: 0804-0805 USB-12 R5: 0268-0271USB-12 R8: 0321-0322

Physical Damage Division

Plans and Production at Mitsubishi Plants at NagasakiMr. Kawamori, Enjiro, Director of Business Department Heavy Industries; Mr. Katsumi, Hiromu, Member of Business Department Heavy Industries

川森圓次郎(三菱重工業)、他

Mitsubishi Main Office27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 132

USB-12 R1: 0094-0106 USB-12 R5: 0662-0689USB-12 R8: 0323-0335

Civilian Defense Division

Police ResponsibilitiesMachimura, Kingo, Head of Police Section of Air Defense General Headquarters in Tojo Cabinet (August 1943-July 1944). Presently Lieut. Governor of Tokyo Metropolitan District.

町村金吾(1943.4-1944.7内務省警保局長、1945.8東京都次長)

Meiji Building23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 133 NAV No. 32

USB-12 R5: 1007-1010 USB-12 R8: 0336-0342

Naval Analysis Division

The Yamato Group which was Attacked by American Carrier Planes on 7 April 1945Commander Miyamoto, T.

宮本鷹雄(1944.3-1945.4第2艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 134

USB-12 R1: 0763-0763 USB-12 R3: 0947-0948USB-12 R8: 0343-0343

Oil and Chemical Division

Property and Oil Sections, Joint Enterprise Company, TokyoFujimoto, Yuichi, Manager of the Property Section; Watanebe, Kenji, Manager of the Oil Section

Joint Enterprise Company, Tokyo Office25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 135

USB-12 R1: 0764-0764 USB-12 R5: 1121-1123USB-12 R8: 0344-0344

Oil and Chemical Division

Tank Car Set-UpMizuda, Chairman; Oda, Interpreter; Katayama, Managing Director; Nambu, Director; Fukushima, Assistant to Nambu

水田政吉(石油統制会会長)、南部政二(同会理事)、他

Offices of the Petroleum Control Association, Tokyo26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 136

USB-12 R1: 0765-0765 USB-12 R5: 1186-1187USB-12 R8: 0345-0345

Oil and Chemical Division

Pine Root OilMori, Sh, Department Head; Hiroye, K., Forestry Manager

森茂雄(農林省山林局松根油課長)、ほか

On the Premises of the Pine Wood Oil Section, Forestry Bureau27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 137

USB-12 R1: 0163-0163 USB-12 R8: 0346-0346

Morale Division

(no subject)Mr. Akabane, Yutaka, Vice-Chief of the Cabinet Information Bureau

赤羽穣(情報局次長)

Home Ministry, Mr. Akabane's Office24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 138 NAV No. 33

USB-12 R7: 0629-0632 USB-12 R8: 0347-0350

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Guadalcanal, 12-14 November 1942; Battle of Midway, 4-5 June, 1942; Battle of Vilia Stanmore, 6 March, 1943Lt. Comdr. Tokuno, Hiroshi

徳納浩(戦艦「霧島」砲術士官、駆逐艦「峰雲」砲術士官)

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 139 NAV No. 34

USB-12 R5: 1299-1304 USB-12 R8: 0351-0356

Naval Analysis Division

Gilbert - Marshall Operation, Naval Strategic PlanningCommander Nakajima, Chikataka

中島親孝(聯合艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building21 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 140

USB-12 R1: 0107-0116 USB-12 R5: 0789-0807USB-12 R8: 0357-0365

Civilian Defense Division

Great Japan Air Defense AssociationMatsumura, Mitsumaro, Chief of the Great Japan Air Defense Association (Dai Nippon Boku Kyokai); Wada, Senzo, Vice Admiral, Managing Director and Second in Command; Higashi, Hiro, Chief Accountant (chief of account closing at present); Kiba, Takeo, Chief of Operation and Education (assistant accountant at present) 

松村光麿(大日本防空協会会長)、和田専三(海軍中将、同会)、他

Kojimachi-ku, Nagata-cho, Ichi-chome 1716 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 141

USB-12 R1: 0394-0394 USB-12 R6: 0123-0125USB-12 R8: 0366-0366

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Lumber IndustryMr. Nohara, Japan Lumber Co., in charge of distribution and allocation of National Lumbar; Mr. Takashio and Mr. Oishi, Member of the Organization

Meiji Building27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 142

USB-12 R1: 0395-0395 USB-12 R4: 0893-0896USB-12 R8: 0367-0367

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.Mr. Itani, President of Kawasaki (one time member of Shipping Conference Delegation ("K Line" to Washington, D.C.); Mr. Suzuki, K.H., Interpreter for Company (worked in Texas for 15 years - oil business)

鋳谷正輔(川崎重工業社長)、他

Head Office at Kobe23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 143

USB-12 R1: 0396-0399 USB-12 R5: 1305-1309USB-12 R8: 0368-0370

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Nippon Musen Denki K.K. (Producer of Wireless Equipment)Nakajima, S., President of Nippon Musen; Funariki, S., Engineer (Both speak English well)

中島進治(日本無線社長)、他

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 144

USB-12 R1: 0399-0400 USB-12 R4: 0143-0147USB-12 R8: 0371-0372

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Dai Nichi Electric Wire and Cable Co. Ltd.Mr. Hayashi, S., Director, Chief Electric Engineer; Mr. Kubota, S., Head of Sales Department; Mr. Hachiken, Tiro[sic], Assistant Head of Cost Accounting Department

Office of Company at Amagasaki25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 145

USB-12 R1: 0401-0401 USB-12 R5: 0000-0014USB-12 R8: 0373-0373

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Japan Storage Battery Co. Ltd. (Nippon Denchi)Mr. Kagenori, Y., Vice President - Chief Engineer; Mr. Masando, K., Vice President - Managing Director; Mr. Yamada, S., Chief of General Affairs; Mr. Ukitzu, Member of General Affairs Department

山岡景範(日本電池常務取締役)、清田政人(同)、他

Office at Kyoto26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 146

USB-12 R1: 0402-0402 USB-12 R7: 0073-0108USB-12 R8: 0374-0374

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Shimazu Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Mr. Suzuki, Y., President of Company; Mr. Sugai, R., Director, General Affairs and Planning; Mr. Shimada, H., Director, Financial; Mr. Matsura, Y., Director, Production and Sales

鈴木庸輔(島津製作所社長)、他

Head Office at Kyoto26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 147

USB-12 R1: 0403-0403 USB-12 R6: 0742-0743USB-12 R8: 0375-0375

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Mitsubishi Electric Co. Ltd. at ItamiMr. Seki, Manager; Mr. Hirota, Assistant Manager; Mr. Fuketa, Assistant Manager Engineering Department; Mr. Kondo, Assistant Head of General Affairs; Mr. Miki, Assistant Manager; Mr. Ono, Assistant Manager; Mr. Ishikawa, Business Affairs Manager; Mr. Onaka, Manager Engineering Division

Office at Itami24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 148

USB-12 R1: 0404-0406 USB-12 R4: 0746-0749USB-12 R5: 0845-0851 USB-12 R8: 0376-0378

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Matsushita Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.Mr. Matsushita, K; Mr. Scriba, K., Secretary to President (graduate of USC class"32); Mr. Takahashi, A., Junior Managing Director; Mr. Higashi, G., Advisor to the President

松下幸之助(松下電器産業社長)、カール・スクリーバ(同社)、他

Head Office at Moriguchi, Osaka24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 149 NAV No. 35

USB-12 R2: 0319-0331 USB-12 R5: 0558-0566USB-12 R8: 0379-0389

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Samar, 25 October 1944Rear Admiral Koyanagi, Tomoji, Imperial Japanese Navy

小柳富次(1943.7-1944.11第2艦隊参謀長)

Meiji Building24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 150 NAV No. 36

USB-12 R2: 0332-0341 USB-12 R6: 0257-0276USB-12 R8: 0390-0401

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Cape Engano, 24-25 October 1944Captain Ohmae, Toshikazu

大前敏一(1944.3-11第1機動艦隊参謀

Naval Staff College24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 151

USB-12 R1: 0255-0257 USB-12 R4: 0743-0745USB-12 R6: 0660-0662 USB-12 R8: 0402-0404

Basic Materials Division

Army Sub-allocation of SteelSato, H, Section 3 of Military Affairs Section, War Ministry; Ikawa, T., Colonel, Bureau of Ordnance, War Minister; Tomitsuka, Lt. Colonel, Section 3 of Military Affairs Section, War Minister; Kato, H., Tech. Major, Bureau of Ordnance; Suyemasa, T., Tech. Captain, Interpreter

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)、居川鉄男(兵器行政本部造兵需兵課長)、富塚誠(軍務局課員)、加藤秀夫(同局員)、末正武夫(同局附)、他

U.S.S.B.S.24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 152

USB-12 R1: 0258-0259 USB-12 R5: 0452-0453USB-12 R6: 0022-0023 USB-12 R6: 0820-0821USB-12 R6: 0934-0935 USB-12 R8: 0405-0406

Basic Materials Division

Manchurian Light and Non Ferrous MetalsMr. Shimada, R., Former President of the Manchuria Mining Co.; Mr. Nakajima, M., Tokyo Branch Manager of Manchuria Magnesium Co.; Mr. Nishimoto, K., Secretary to Mr. Y. Aikawa; Mr. Makino, Tokyo Branch Manager of Manchuria Mining Co. Ltd.; Mr. Sawa, K., Tokyo Branch Manager of Manchuria Light Metals Co.; Mr. Kawamura, Tokyo Branch Manager of Japan-Manchuria Trading Co. Ltd

島田利吉(前満洲鉱山社長)、河村英夫(日満商事東京支社長)、他

Shirokiya Department Store27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 153

USB-12 R1: 0260-0262 USB-12 R6: 0663-0665USB-12 R8: 0407-0409

Basic Materials Division

Army's Part in Coal Supply and ConsumptionCol. Sato, Chief of Staff, Gunmu Kyoku, Army Ministry; Lt. Col. Tomitsuka, assistant Sato

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)、富塚誠(同局課員)

Meiji Building27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 154

USB-12 R1: 0263-0263 USB-12 R5: 0298-0298USB-12 R8: 0410-0410

Basic Materials Division

Coal Mining in ManchukuoKawamura, Hideo, Tokyo Branch Manager of Japanese-Manchuria Trading Co.; Kaya, Sanji, Connected with Manchurian Iron and Steel Co. as recruiter of labor and promoter of sales

河村英夫(日満商事東京支社長)、他

Shirokiya Department Store27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 155

USB-12 R1: 0766-0767 USB-12 R3: 0191-0194USB-12 R8: 0411-0412

Oil and Chemical Division

Materials and Shipping in War EconomyAichi

愛知揆一(1932財政書記・英仏駐在、1935.2帰朝、1936.3馬場大蔵大臣秘書官、1939.4興亜院華北連絡部在勤(北京)、1941.11大蔵省理財局外事課長、1942.11-1945.9大東亜省総務局経済課長)

Finance Ministry28 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 156

USB-12 R1: 0264-0265 USB-12 R6: 0448-0449USB-12 R7: 1099-1100 USB-12 R8: 0413-0414

Basic Materials Division

Production and Allocation of Iron, Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals by the NavyYoshida, H., Captain, Head of 2nd Division Military Affairs Bureau Japanese Navy; Orida, S., Commander, Assistant to Captain Yoshida

吉田英三(海軍省軍務局第3課長)、折田三郎(同課)

Navy Department27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 157

USB-12 R1: 0164-0164 USB-12 R5: 0446-0451USB-12 R8: 0415-0415

Morale Division

Morale of Civilians during War Time and Measures of Government Control of MoraleMr. Koizumi, Chief of the Police Bureau, Home Ministry

小泉梧郎(内務省警保局長)

His Office22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 158

USB-12 R1: 0165-0165 USB-12 R3: 0195-0206USB-12 R8: 0416-0416

Morale Division

Factors Causing Decline in Japanese MoraleKoizumi, S[sic], Director of Bureau of Police, Home Affairs

小泉梧郎(内務省警保局長)

Koizumi's Office25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 159 NAV No. 37

USB-12 R2: 0342-0346 USB-12 R7: 1050-1054USB-12 R8: 0417-0421

Naval Analysis Division

Attacks on Japanese ShippingLt. Comdr. Yatsui, Noriteru

谷津徳光(海兵63期)

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 160 NAV No. 38

USB-12 R2: 0347-0349 USB-12 R6: 0223-0225USB-12 R8: 0422-0424

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Plans for Defense of Central PacificCapt. Ohamae, Toshikazu, Imperial Japanese Navy

大前敏一(1943.5第3艦隊参謀、1944.3-11第1機動艦隊参謀)

Japanese Naval War College (War Records Institute)22 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 162

USB-12 R2: 0013-0013 USB-12 R5: 0015-0015USB-12 R5: 0019-0019 USB-12 R8: 0425-0425

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force TrainingCol Kaimoto, Katuso, senior staff officer in the training department of Air Headquarters

皆元勝雄(陸軍航空本部教育部第2教育課長)

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 163

USB-12 R1: 0768-0772 USB-12 R7: 0799-0803USB-12 R8: 0426-0430

Oil and Chemical Division

Back Ground, Makeup and Functions of the Chemical BureauMr. Tsuda, Hiroshi, President, Chemical Bureau July 1943 to November 1944

津田広(1943.7商工省化学局長、1943.11-1944.11軍需省化学局長)

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 165 NAV No. 39

USB-12 R2: 0350-0354 USB-12 R6: 0212-0216USB-12 R8: 0431-0435

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Midway, 4-6 June 1942; Damage to Aircraft Carrier, SoryuCaptain Ohara H., Imperial Japanese Navy

小原尚(ミッドウェー海戦時の蒼龍副長)

Meiji Building25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 166

USB-12 R1: 1035-1039 USB-12 R7: 0855-0859USB-12 R8: 0436-0440

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

Operation and Allotment of A Class ShipsMajor Ureshino, Vice Chief of Section, Bureau of Military Affairs, 3rd Section, Army Department

嬉野通軌(陸軍省軍務局第3課)

Bureau of Military Affairs, USSBS, Tokyo30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 167

USB-12 R1: 0549-0551 USB-12 R5: 0016-0018USB-12 R5: 0707-0709 USB-12 R8: 0441-0443

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Navy Food Set-UpCaptain Matsubara, Chief, 3rd Section, Naval Stores Department, Naval Ministry; Commander Koyasu, Assistant

松原英三(経理12期)、子安栄春(経理17期)

Naval Ministry28 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 168

USB-12 R1: 0604-0604 USB-12 R5: 0069-0070USB-12 R8: 0444-0444

Military Analysis (Ground) Division

Requirements, Production and Distribution of Ground Ordnance SuppliesLt Gen Kan, Haruji, Chief, Ordnance Administration Headquarters; Maj Gen Ito, Reishi, Chief Field Ordnance Directorate; Col Matsuo, Tadayoshi, Ordnance Bureau; Maj Suzuki, Hideei, Arms Section, Ordnance Bureau; Maj Otsu, Kazuo, Mechanized Section Ordnance Bureau; Maj Kawada, Ichiro, Communications Equipment Section, Ordnance Bureau

菅晴次(陸軍兵器行政本部長)、伊藤鈴嗣(同総務部長)、松尾忠愛(同本部員)、鈴木秀英(同本部員)、大津一雄(同本部員)、川田一郎(同本部員)

Meiji Building27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 169 NAV No. 41

USB-12 R2: 0355-0356 USB-12 R5: 0071-0072USB-12 R8: 0445-0446

Naval Analysis Division

Non-Combat Losses of AircraftCaptain Kanai, K., Imperial Japanese Navy

金井倉太郎(第1001航空隊司令)

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 170 NAV No. 41

USB-12 R2: 0357-0364 USB-12 R6: 0468-0474USB-12 R8: 0447-0454

Naval Analysis Division

Battle off Samar, 23-26 October 1944Commander Otani, Tonosuke, Imperial Japanese Navy

大谷藤之助(1943.8-1944.12第2艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 171

USB-12 R2: 0014-0014 USB-12 R5: 1241-1241USB-12 R8: 0455-0455

Special Studies

Planning Joint OperationsLt. Col. Murata, Kingo, now in General Affairs Section (Chief), Air Headquarters, War Ministry

村田謹吾(陸軍航空本部総務部総務課長)

Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 172

USB-12 R1: 0773-0777 USB-12 R3: 0587-0591USB-12 R8: 0456-0460

Oil and Chemical Division

Army - Navy Production of Oil and overall AllocationRear Admiral Enomoto, Ryuichiro

榎本隆一郎(1942.7昭南海軍武官府、1943.10第2燃料廠長、1944.7軍需省燃料局石油部長、1945.6-8軍需省燃料局長)

Meiji Building29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 173

USB-12 R1: 0778-0778 USB-12 R4: 0278-0278USB-12 R8: 0461-0461

Oil and Chemical Division

Allocation of PetroleumHijikata, Takehiko

土方武彦(1942.7商工省燃料局第1部人造石油課長、1942.11同局石油部人造石油課長、1944.11-1945.6軍需省燃料局石油部人造石油課長)

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 174

USB-12 R1: 0779-0781 USB-12 R5: 1318-1319USB-12 R8: 0462-0464

Oil and Chemical Division

Production and Administration of Oil in SouthNakamura, Hatsuo

中村初雄(応召、陸軍燃料廠研究部、1942.4南方燃料廠南スマトラ支工廠付、1943陸軍省)Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 175

USB-12 R1: 0166-0166 USB-12 R4: 0138-0139USB-12 R8: 0465-0465

Morale Division

Japanese Civilian MoraleHayashi, Kimiyo, Professor of Political Economy, Waseda University

林癸未夫(早稲田大学教授)

Waseda University26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 176

USB-12 R1: 0167-0167 USB-12 R5: 1216-1220USB-12 R6: 0024-0024 USB-12 R8: 0466-0466

Morale Division

Japanese Civilian MoraleNambara, Shigeru, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Tokyo Imperial University

南原繁(東京帝国大学法学部長)

Tokyo Imperial University27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 177 Annex B

USB-12 R5: 0690-0690

Morale Division

Japanese Civilian MoraleMaki, Tomo-o, Executive in charge, Keio University and Professor of Political Science

槙智雄(慶應義塾大学法学部教授)

Keio University, Mita Campus29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 178

USB-12 R1: 0782-0782 USB-12 R8: 0467-0467

Oil and Chemical Division

Oil StatisticsCol. Sato; Maj. Takahashi; Cap. Suyemasa

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)、高橋健夫(1940.2陸軍短期現役技術将校、1940.7陸軍省整備局附・資源課、1941.4同局燃料課、1945.4軍務局課員)、末正武夫(同局附)

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 179

USB-12 R1: 0783-0784 USB-12 R8: 0468-0469

Oil and Chemical Division

Navy Fuel (Including Navy Aviation Gas)Vice Adm Morita; Rear Adm. Akishige; Capt. Hara

森田貫一(海軍省軍需局長)、秋重実恵(同局第2部長)、原道男(同局第2課)Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 180

USB-12 R1: 0785-0788 USB-12 R6: 0038-0041USB-12 R8: 0470-0473

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Records and Statistics for Imperial Japanese Navy Explosives and PropellantsCapt. Niimi, N., Imperial Japanese Navy, 2nd in Command Section #3 (explosives and propellants), Bureau #1, Technical Department

Nissan Building, Offices IJN Technical Department30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 181 NAV No. 42

USB-12 R2: 0365-0366 USB-12 R6: 0245-0246USB-12 R8: 0474-0475

Naval Analysis Division

Okinawa CampaignCapt. Ohamae, Toshikazu, Imperial Japanese Navy

大前敏一(軍令部第1部第1課長)

Naval War College30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 182

USB-12 R1: 0552-0553 USB-12 R5: 1233-1235USB-12 R8: 0476-0477

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Adequacy of Medical Supplies and ServicesDr. Muramatsu, Tsuneo, Assistant Director Matsuzawa Psychopathic Hospital

村松常雄(東京都立松沢病院副院長)

His Home31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 183

USB-12 R2: 0015-0017 USB-12 R7: 0973-0976USB-12 R8: 0478-0480

Strategic Air Division

Effect of American Radar Counter Measures on Anti-Aircraft DefenseMajor Yamamoto, staff officer of 1st Anti-aircraft Division

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 185

USB-12 R5: 1236-1238

Medical Division

1. Effects of War and Bombing on Neuropsychiatric Disorders, 2. Defense Measures Against Bombing, 3. Present Medical Care and Supply Problems, 4. "War Sickness"Dr. Muramatsu, Tsuneo, Assistant Superintendent Matsuzawa Psychopathic Hospital of Tokyo Prefecture, and Superintendent of Umegaoka Psychopathic of Tokyo Prefecture

村松常雄(東京都立松沢病院副院長)

At Doctor Muramatsu's Residence29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 186

USB-12 R1: 0554-0556 USB-12 R6: 0926-0928USB-12 R8: 0481-0483

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Civilian Consumption of FuelMr. Okamatsu, Seitaro, Bureau Chief; Mr. Haijima, Hide, Engineer of Bureau

岡松成太郎(商工省燃料局長)、 蓜島英(商工技師・同局)

Fuel Bureau, Ministry of Commerce and Industry29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 187

USB-12 R1: 0557-0563 USB-12 R7: 1105-1111USB-12 R8: 0484-0490

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Manpower Requirements for the NavyCaptain Yoshida, Materials Division; Mr. Mizota, Materials Division; Comdr Ueda, Labor Division

吉田英三(海軍省軍務局第3課長)、他

Navy Department19 Oct 1945, 25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 188

USB-12 R2: 0018-0020 USB-12 R7: 0109-0111USB-12 R8: 0491-0493

Strategic Air Division

Effects of American Radar CountermeasuresLt. Col. Suzuki, Communications Section of Eastern Area Army Headquarters; Lt. Col. Kamino, on staff of Eastern Area Army as radar control and Tokyo aerial defense officer

神野敏夫(第12方面軍参謀)、他

Eastern Area Army Headquarters1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 189

USB-12 R1: 0407-0408 USB-12 R7: 0866-0867USB-12 R8: 0494-0495

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Fuji Denki Seizo Co.Wada, T.: Shimasue, K., Head of Managing Department of Factories

和田恒輔(富士電機製造社長)、他

Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 190

USB-12 R1: 0409-0409 USB-12 R4: 0787-0791USB-12 R8: 0496-0496

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

National Inventory of Machine Tools and MachineryPersonnel of the Department of Machinery Administration in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Inoue, S., President; Yamauchi, K., Engineer; Mori, Y., Engineer; Sakamoto, S.; Takemura, R.

井上尚一(商工省商務局産業機械課長)、

Department of Commerce and Industry26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 191

USB-12 R1: 0410-0412 USB-12 R5: 0261-0267USB-12 R7: 0456-0456(Interrogation Scheduled)

USB-12 R8: 0497-0499

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Visit to Kawasaki Plant of Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co.Mr. Kawai, Production Engineer of the Shibaura Electric Co.

Office of Kawasaki31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 192 NAV No. 43

USB-12 R2: 0367-0369 USB-12 R6: 0226-0228USB-12 R8: 0500-0502

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Naval PlanningCapt. Ohamae, Toshikazu, Imperial Japanese Navy

大前敏一(軍令部第1部第1課長)

Naval War College30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 193 NAV No. 44

USB-12 R2: 0370-0378 USB-12 R7: 0948-0956USB-12 R8: 0503-0511

Naval Analysis Division

Defense of the Philippines, 1944Commander Yamaguchi, Moriyoshi

山口盛義(1944.6-1945.1第2艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 194 NAV No. 45

USB-12 R2: 0379-0383 USB-12 R7: 1045-1049USB-12 R8: 0512-0516

Naval Analysis Division

Escort and Protection of ShippingLieut. Commander Yasumoto, Shisei, Imperial Japanese Navy

安元至誠(1944.3-1945.6汐風艦長)

Meiji Building28 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 195 NAV No. 46

USB-12 R2: 0384-0387 USB-12 R7: 1134-1137USB-12 R8: 0517-0520

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Guadalcanal - Midway - Munda and RabaulLieut. Comdr. Yunoki, S., Imperial Japanese Navy

柚木重徳(海兵50期)

Meiji Building27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 196

USB-12 R1: 0266-0268 USB-12 R3: 0907-0909USB-12 R3: 0917-0919 USB-12 R5: 0395-0397USB-12 R5: 0555-0557 USB-12 R8: 0521-0523

Basic Materials Division

Allocation and Stock-piling of Non-Ferrous MetalsMr. Fujii, S., Managing Director, Metals Distribution Control. Co.; Mr. Knouye, I., Manager of 1st Section of Metal Department; Mr. Koyama, S., Manager of 2nd Section of Metal Department

Tokyo Hotel30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 197

USB-12 R1: 0564-0566 USB-12 R6: 0855-0860USB-12 R8: 0524-0526

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Military WoolensCol Shimokawa, Head of Military Food and Clothing Board; Maj Kato, Chief of Military Clothing Department

下川又男(陸軍省経理局衣糧課長)、加藤寿一(同局課員・被服本廠員)

Peer's School31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 198

USB-12 R1: 0567-0570 USB-12 R4: 0750-0759USB-12 R8: 0527-0533

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Standard of LivingMr. Imai, Director of the National Savings Bureau, Ministry of Finance

今井一男(大蔵省国民貯蓄局長)

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 199 NAV No. 47

USB-12 R2: 0388-0392 USB-12 R4: 0531-0535USB-12 R4: 0556-0560 USB-12 R8: 0534-0538

Naval Analysis Division

Convoy Escort and Protection of Shipping - South China Sea AreaRear Admiral Horiuchi, Shigetada, Imperial Japanese Navy

堀内茂忠(1944.5第1海上護衛艦隊参謀長)、1944.12第1護衛艦隊参謀長、1945.1第901航空戦隊司令官)Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 200 NAV No. 48

USB-12 R2: 0393-0399 USB-12 R6: 0327-0333USB-12 R8: 0539-0545

Naval Analysis Division

Operational Employment of Japanese Airborne Magnetic Detector Against SubmarinesLieutenant Commander Okamoto, T., Staff Officer of First Escort Fleet Air Squadron and General Headquarters, Grand Escort Fleet, Naval Aviator

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 201 NAV No. 49

USB-12 R2: 0400-0404 USB-12 R3: 0475-0479USB-12 R8: 0546-0550

Naval Analysis Division

Convoy Protection in Netherlands East Indies - New Guinea AreaCommander Chihaya, Masataka, Imperial Japanese Navy

千早正隆(1944.3-1945.2第4南遣艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 202 NAV No. 50

USB-12 R2: 0405-0410 USB-12 R3: 0967-0972USB-12 R8: 0551-0556

Naval Analysis Division

Aircraft Availability and Loss ReportsCommander Fukamizu, J[sic]., Imperial Japanese Navy

深水豊治(海軍航空本部第1部第1課長)

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 203

USB-12 R1: 0789-0828 USB-12 R5: 1126-1159USB-12 R6: 0505-0538 USB-12 R8: 0557-0590

Oil and Chemical Division

Consolidated Memorandum of Interviews Concerning the Civilian Oil Industry

TokyoOct 1945

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Interrogation No. 205 NAV No. 51

USB-12 R2: 0411-0413 USB-12 R5: 0650-0655USB-12 R8: 0591-0593

Naval Analysis Division

Transports at the Battle of the Komandorskis, 26 March 1943 - Aleutian CampaignCommander Kuwahara, Tadao, Imperial Japanese Navy Reserve (Retired)

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 206

USB-12 R1: 0117-0120 USB-12 R5: 1271-1273USB-12 R8: 0594-0597

Medical Division

Food Ration for Japanese Naval Personnel: Incidence of Malnutritional diseases among naval personnelNagato, Sadamu, Surgeon commander in the Japanese Navy

長門莫(東京海軍病院)

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 207

USB-12 R1: 0413-0414 USB-12 R3: 0460-0461USB-12 R7: 0615-0616 USB-12 R7: 0963-0966USB-12 R8: 0598-0599

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Inspection of Nishitama Plant of Asano Cement CompanyMr. Asano, President of Asano Cement Co.; Mr. Yamanouchi, Head of Labor Section; Mr. Tokime, Y., Production and Plant Engineer; Mr. Tsuboi, K.., Production and Plant Engineer; Mr. Kosugi, Y., Production and Plant Engineer

浅野総一郎(浅野セメント社長)、他

Nishitama Plant of Asano Cement23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 208 Japanese Intelligence No. 2

USB-12 R2: 0806-0811 USB-12 R6: 0490-0495USB-12 R8: 0600-0605

Japanese Intelligence Division

Japanese Communication IntelligenceCommander Ozawa, Hideo

小沢英夫(軍令部員・大本営海軍通信部特務班)

The Navy Department2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 210

USB-12 R1: 0829-0836 USB-12 R7: 0998-1010USB-12 R8: 0606-0618

Oil and Chemical Division

Army-Navy Oil CommitteeRear Admiral Yamamoto, Yoshio

山本善雄(1942.7-1945.7海軍省軍務局第1課長)

Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 211

USB-12 R1: 0415-0416 USB-12 R6: 0352-0353USB-12 R8: 0619-0620

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Activities of Production Machinery Control Association during War YearsViscount Okochi, Masatoshi、President of Productivity Machinery Control Association from 1941 to Jan 1943, and a Director of Riken Institute of Physical and Chemical Research

大河内正敏(1943-1944産業機械統制会会長)

Meiji Building29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 212

USB-12 R1: 0417-0418 USB-12 R4: 0127-0129USB-12 R5: 0943-0944 USB-12 R7: 0458-0459USB-12 R8: 0621-0622

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Statistics on Construction Industry in GeneralMr. Hattori, Mitsubishi Economic Research Bureau

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 213

USB-12 R1: 0419-0420 USB-12 R6: 0615-0619USB-12 R8: 0623-0624

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Structural SteelDr. Sasabe, Manager of Kawasaki Plant

笹部誠(日本鋼管技師)

Nippon Kokan KK (Japan Steel Tube Co., Ltd) Kawasaki Plant1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 214

USB-12 R1: 0421-0421 USB-12 R4: 0901-0903USB-12 R5: 0106-0106 USB-12 R6: 0667-0667USB-12 R8: 0625-0625

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Army Production and Purchases of Machine Tools and MachineryColonel Sato, General Department of the War Department; Major Kato, General Department of the War Department; Major Ito, General Department of the War Department;

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)、加藤秀夫(同局員)、他

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Interrogation No. 215

USB-12 R1: 0422-0425 USB-12 R6: 0119-0122USB-12 R6: 0554-0557 USB-12 R8: 0626-0629

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kobe Shipyard and Engine WorksFujii, S., Managing Director of Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Co.; Mochizuki, S., Secretary, Liaison Office (Interpreter); Sakai, G., Assistant Manager Director; Kokubo, R., Superintendent, Design and Drawing Department, Ship and Engine Works; Shigetori, H., Superintendent, General Affairs Department; Mizukami, T., Superintendent, Ship Design Department; Oya, M., Secretary, General Affairs Office; Niekawa, E., Head of Estimating and Contract Office; Sagawa, S., Secretary, Estimating and Contract Office

Mitsubishi Office, Kobe25 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 216

USB-12 R1: 0426-0427 USB-12 R5: 0852-0853USB-12 R6: 0739-0741 USB-12 R7: 0366-0367USB-12 R8: 0630-0631

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Matsushita Electric Industries Co. Ltd., at MoriguchiMatsushita, Konosuke, President; Scriba, Karl, Secretary to the President. (Father was German, mother Japanese, Graduate of U.S.C. Class of 32); Takahashi, A.; Junior Managing Director; Higashi, G., Adviser to the President; Narao, T., Managing Director of Radio

松下幸之助(松下電器産業社長)、カール・スクリーバ(同社)、ほか

Moriguchi24 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 217

USB-12 R2: 0021-0023 USB-12 R3: 0434-0436USB-12 R8: 0632-0634

Military Analysis Division

Japanese StrategyLt. General Arisue

有末精三(1942.8参謀本部第2部長、1945.8陸軍連絡委員長)

Meiji Building26 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 218

USB-12 R1: 0269-0271 USB-12 R6: 0156-0158USB-12 R6: 0456-0458 USB-12 R8: 0635-0637

Basic Materials Division

The Coal Mining Industry in North China, Manchuri and KoreaMr. Numabe, T., Great Eastern Asia Ministry's Coal Mining Department - 1941-1945; Mr. Ota, H., Assistant to Chief of Economic Department, Great Eastern Asia Ministry - 1941-1945

沼辺武捷(大東亜省)、他

Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 219 Japanese Intelligence No. 3

USB-12 R2: 0812-0814 USB-12 R3: 0451-0453USB-12 R8: 0638-0640

Japanese Intelligence Division

Japanese Naval Intelligence OrganizationsCaptain Arita, Y.

有田雄三(1941.7第3戦隊参謀、1943.2呉鎮守府参謀、1944.8海鷹艦長、1945.3水雷校教官、1945.5軍令部副官)Navy Ministry2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 220

USB-12 R1: 0574-0577 USB-12 R5: 0386-0394USB-12 R8: 0641-0644

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Construction of Housing Facilities JapanMr. Kitaoka, Director of the Housing Corporation

北岡寿逸(住宅営団副理事長)

Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 221

USB-12 R1: 0578-0578 USB-12 R7: 0786-0788USB-12 R8: 0645-0645

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Cost of Living Indices, etc.Mr. Toyoshima and Mr. Yonesaka of the Cabinet Investigation Bureau

米坂龍男(内閣調査局)、他

Cabinet Ministry2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 222 Japanese Intelligence No. 4

USB-12 R2: 0815-0823 USB-12 R7: 0461-0469USB-12 R8: 0646-0654

Japanese Intelligence Division

Japanese Naval Intelligence OrganizationsRear Admiral Takeuchi, Kaoru, Imperial Japanese Navy

竹内馨(軍令部第2部第5課長兼報道部課長)

Navy Ministry3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 223

USB-12 R1: 0121-0122 USB-12 R7: 0021-0022USB-12 R8: 0655-0656

Medical Division

Foods and Dietary Habits of Japanese; Effects of the War and Bombing in the Incidence of MalnutritionProf. Sugimoto, Koichi, Director, National Institute of Nutrition

杉本好一(厚生省研究所国民栄養部長)

Professor Sugimoto's office2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 224 NAV No. 52

USB-12 R2: 0414-0418 USB-12 R3: 0565-0568USB-12 R8: 0657-0660

Naval Analysis Division

RabaulCommander Doi, Yasumi, Imperial Japanese Army, Gunnery Officer, Staff South Eastern Fleet March 1943-1945, Based at Rabaul

土井泰三(1943.3-1945.3南東方面艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 225 NAV No. 53

USB-12 R2: 0419-0424 USB-12 R5: 0656-0661USB-12 R8: 0661-0666

Naval Analysis Division

Escort and Protection of ShippingCommander Kuwahara, Tadao, Imperial Japanese Army (reserve)

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 226 NAV No. 54

USB-12 R2: 0425-0428 USB-12 R7: 0130-0133USB-12 R8: 0667-0670

Naval Analysis Division

Mine Counter MeasuresCommander Tatenuma, Saburo

蓼沼三郎(海兵57期)

Imperial Japanese Navy Headquarters27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 227 NAV No. 55

USB-12 R2: 0429-0442 USB-12 R8: 0671-0684

Naval Analysis Division

Battle for Leyte Gulf, October 1944Vice Admiral Ozawa, Jisaburo, Imperial Japanese Navy

小沢治三郎(1944.3-1944.11第1機動艦隊司令長官兼第3艦隊司令長官)

Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 228 NAV No. 56

USB-12 R2: 0443-0445 USB-12 R6: 0397-0399USB-12 R8: 0685-0687

Naval Analysis Division

Aircraft Escort of Convoys and Anti-Submarine OperationsLt. (jg), Okuno, Y., Imperial Japanese Navy, Naval aviator in Squadron responsible for convoy escort and anti-submarine operations

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 229 NAV No. 57

USB-12 R2: 0446-0450 USB-12 R5: 0859-0863USB-12 R8: 0688-0692

Naval Analysis Division

Escort and Defense of ShippingRear Admiral, Matsuyama, Mitsuyoshi, Imperial Japanese Navy (Retired)

松山光治(1942.6-1943.1第18戦隊司令官、1944.1予備役、1944.4第7護衛船団司令官、1945.5第105戦隊司令官)Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 230

USB-12 R1: 0605-0609 USB-12 R5: 0607-0611USB-12 R6: 0668-0672 USB-12 R8: 0693-0697

Military Analysis Division

Requirements and Supply of Japanese Ground ArmiesColonel Sato, Hiro, General Affairs Bureau, War Military; Lt Col. Kunitake, Teruto, General Affairs Bureau, War Ministry

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)、国武輝人(同局課員)

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 231

USB-12 R1: 0610-0613 USB-12 R6: 0603-0610USB-12 R8: 0698-0701

Military Studies (Army and Army Air Forces)

Requirements and Supply of Japanese Ground ArmiesMajor General Sanada, Joichiro

眞田穣一郎(1941.2軍務局軍事課長、1942.4軍務局軍務課長、1942.12参謀本部作戦課長、1943.10参謀本部第1部長、1944.12陸軍省軍務局長、1945.3中部軍附、1945.4第2軍参謀副長

Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 232

USB-12 R1: 0614-0615 USB-12 R6: 0867-0867USB-12 R8: 0702-0703

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Medical ServicesLt General Shimizu, Haruji[sic], Chief, Army Medical Materials Main Depot; Major Okushima, Shoichiro, Staff Member of the Medical Affairs Bureau of the War Ministry

清水寅次(陸軍衛生材料本廠長)、奥島正一郎(第12方面軍司令部軍医部員)

Office of Lt. General Shimizu, located at Tokyo-fu, Tokyo-shi, Setagaya-ku, Tamagawa Yoga-machi, #2 chome29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 233 NAV No. 58

USB-12 R2: 0451-0465 USB-12 R5: 1171-1185USB-12 R8: 0704-0716

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Surigao StraitCommander Mori, Kokichi, Imperial Japanese Navy

森幸吉(1944.3-1945.2第5艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 234

USB-12 R1: 0837-0838 USB-12 R5: 0694-0698USB-12 R8: 0717-0718

Oil and Chemical Division

Oil QuestionnaireColonel Masuda; Lieutenant Colonel Torii; Colonel Hayashi; Hachiya (their interpreter)

増田繁雄(1944.5-1945・4陸軍省整備局燃料課長、1945.4燃料本部総務部課長)、鳥居敬文(陸軍燃料本部技術部課長)、他

Meiji Building5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 235

USB-12 R1: 0839-0839 USB-12 R7: 1097-1097USB-12 R8: 0719-0719

Oil and Chemical Division

Fuel MonopolyMr. Yoshida, Department Head of the Fuel Bureau; Mr. Morozumi, In Charge of Monopoly

両角良彦(商工省)

Fuel Bureau2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 236 Japanese Intelligence No. 5

USB-12 R2: 0824-0831 USB-12 R4: 0760-0767USB-12 R8: 0720-0727

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval Intelligence Organizations and OperationComdr Imai, Nobuhiko, Imperial Japanese Navy

今井信彦(軍令部第5課)

Navy Ministry3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 237

USB-12 R1: 0123-0124 USB-12 R5: 0551-0552USB-12 R8: 0728-0729

Medical Division

Malnutrition of Japanese Soldiers Stationed in the Home IslandKoyama, E., Chemical Engineer, Japanese Army Provisions Department

Meiji Building1Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 238 Japanese Intelligence No. 1

USB-12 R2: 0832-0844 USB-12 R3: 0437-0449USB-12 R8: 0730-0742

Japanese Intelligence Division

Organization and Operation of Japanese Army Intelligence ActivitiesLt. General Arisue, Seizo

有末精三(1942.8-1945.8参謀本部第2部長

Office of Lt. General Arisue1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 239

USB-12 R1: 0840-0841 USB-12 R7: 0881-0882USB-12 R8: 0743-0744

Oil and Chemical Division

Chemicals for Army (Synthetic Rubber)Maj. Wakayama, From 1939 to date Head, Chemical Material Branch, Equipment Bureau, War Ministry; Maj. Suzuki, From April 1945 assistant to Maj Wakamatsu in War Department, Military Affairs Bureau, Material Mobilization Section, Chemical Branch

若山一彦(陸軍省軍務局員兼整備局附)、鈴木隆雄(陸軍省軍務局附兼整備局附)

Tokyo3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 240

USB-12 R1: 0272-0273 USB-12 R4: 0734-0735USB-12 R8: 0745-0746

Basic Materials Division

Coal Mining Production ProblemsIchikawa, Chief of Technical Department, Coal Control Association since February 1944

Association Office31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 241

USB-12 R1: 0842-0844 USB-12 R3: 0207-0209USB-12 R8: 0747-0749

Oil and Chemical Division

Army Explosives ManufactureMajor Akaiwa, R., War Materials Sub-Section, Production Section of Tokyo #2 Arsenal

赤岩六二(東京第2造兵廠員)

Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 242

USB-12 R1: 0845-0851 USB-12 R7: 1011-1017USB-12 R8: 0750-0756

Oil and Chemical Division

Allocation of Japanese Tanker ShippingRear Admiral Yamamoto, Yoshio; Captain Hara, Michio, Japanese Navy; Mr. Kimura, Tadao, Interpreter; Mr. Yokoe, Toru

山本善雄(1942.7-1945.7海軍省軍務局第1課長)、原道男(同省軍需局第2課)、他Meiji Building5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 243

USB-12 R1: 0125-0126 USB-12 R4: 0961-0962USB-12 R8: 0757-0758

Medical Division

Water Supply in TokyoIwasaki, E, Chief of Supply Section, Tokyo Water Works Bureau

岩崎瑩吉(東京都水道局給水課長)

Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 244

USB-12 R1: 0127-0127 USB-12 R6: 0651-0651USB-12 R8: 0759-0759

Medical Division

HousingProf. Sato, Institute of Public Health

佐藤鑑(厚生省研究所建築衛生部教授)

Institute of Public Health3 Nov 1945 (interview held, October 30)

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Interrogation No. 245

USB-12 R1: 0128-0128 USB-12 R7: 0043-0043USB-12 R8: 0760-0760

Medical Division

Water Supply at Federal LevelMr. Sugito, Ministry of Home Affairs

杉戸清(内務技師・国土局)

Ministry of Home Affairs4 Nov 1945 (interviewed: 30 Oct 1945)

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Interrogation No. 246 Japanese Intelligence No. 6

USB-12 R2: 0845-0854 USB-12 R6: 0430-0439USB-12 R8: 0761-0770

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval IntelligenceRear Admiral Ono, Takeji of the Imperial Japanese Navy

大野竹二(1944.3軍令部第3部長、1945.5海軍省人事局長)

Admiral Ono's Office, Tokyo5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 247

USB-12 R1: 0852-0855 USB-12 R5: 0370-0373USB-12 R8: 0771-0774

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Relationship between Private Industry and Imperial Japanese Navy in the Production of Explosives and PropellantsKishimoto, Hajime, Chairman of the Board, Chemical Industry Control Association

岸本肇(化学工業統制会理事長)

CICA Offices - 7th Floor Mitsukoshi Department Store7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 248

USB-12 R1: 0274-0275 USB-12 R4: 0854-0855USB-12 R5: 0538-0539 USB-12 R8: 0775-0776

Basic Materials Division

Coal Imports and the Koeki EidanIshida, R., President of Koeki Eidan; Kosuge, K., Chief of Coal Section

石田禮助(交易営団総裁)、他

Meiji Building5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 249

USB-12 R2: 0024-0049 USB-12 R5: 0741-0766USB-12 R8: 0777-0802

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force and the Philippine CampaignColonel Matsumae, M.: Major Maruta, F.

松前未曾雄(1945.2航空本部教育部第1課長、1945.4-1945.8航空総軍第3課長)、丸田文雄(航空総軍参謀、第20飛行集団参謀)Meiji Building27, 28 Oct and 1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 250 Japanese Intelligence No. 7

USB-12 R2: 0855-0859 USB-12 R7: 1081-1085USB-12 R8: 0803-0807

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval IntelligenceComdr. Yokura, Sashizo, Imperial Japanese Navy

與倉三四三(1943-1945.6軍令部員・第5課)

Navy Ministry5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 251 NAV No. 59

USB-12 R2: 0466-0470 USB-12 R5: 0870-0874USB-12 R8: 0808-0812

Naval Analysis Division

Mine Countermeasures and Shipping Losses in Osaka and Soerabaja AreasRear Admiral Matsuzaki, Akira, Imperial Japanese Navy

松崎彰(1943.4第2南遣艦隊参謀長、1945.2大阪警備府参謀長)

Japanese Navy Headquarters30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 252 NAV No. 60

USB-12 R2: 0471-0476 USB-12 R7: 0776-0785USB-12 R8: 0813-0820

Naval Analysis Division

1.Transports at Midway, 2. Transports t Battle of Eastern Solomons 25 August 1942, 3. Battle of Tassafaronga 30 November 1942Captain Toyama, Yasumi, Imperial Japanese Navy, Chief of Staff Second Destroyer Squadron, flagship Jintsu (CL), at Midway and Eastern Solomons.

遠山安巳(第2水雷戦隊参謀)

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 253

USB-12 R1: 0856-0857 USB-12 R5: 1117-1120USB-12 R8: 0821-0822

Oil and Chemical Division, Team #4

Plant Operation - Second Naval Fuel Depot, Shiohama, YokkaichiLt. (jg) Mizoguchi, N; Tech Major Ozasa, Hideo, Japanese Navy; Mr. Hirata, O.

溝口正英(海軍第2燃料廠精製部)、小笹英夫(同廠合成部)、他

Second Naval Fuel Depot, Shiohama, Yokkaichi2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 254

USB-12 R1: 0129-0129 USB-12 R7: 1133-1133USB-12 R8: 0823-0823

Medical Division

Japanese Food Supply and NutritionDr. Miki, Yukiharu, Nutrition, Specialist, Ministry of Health; Dr. Oiso, Toshio, Professor, Institute of Public Health

三木行治(厚生省衛生局保健課長)、大礒敏雄(厚生省研究所国民栄養部)

Institute of Public Health2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 255 NAV No. 61

USB-12 R2: 0477-0479 USB-12 R5: 0864-0866USB-12 R8: 0824-0826

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Savo Island, 9 August 1942Rear Admiral M. Matsuyama, Imperial Japanese Navy, Retired

松山光治(1942.6-1943.1第18戦隊司令官、1944.1予備役、1944.4第7護衛船団司令官、1945.5第105戦隊司令官)Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 256 NAV No. 62

USB-12 R2: 0480-0482 USB-12 R5: 0914-0916USB-12 R8: 0827-0829

Naval Analysis Division

Mine Warfare in Shimonoseki Straits and Formosa AreasCaptain Minami, Rokuemon, Imperial Japanese Navy

南六右衛門(第1護衛艦隊参謀兼第7艦隊参謀)

Japanese Naval Headquarters1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 257 NAV No. 63

USB-12 R2: 0483-0486 USB-12 R6: 0334-0337USB-12 R8: 0830-0833

Naval Analysis Division

Antisubmarine Training and EquipmentLieutenant Commander Okamoto, T., Staff Officer of First Escort Fleet Air Squadron and General Headquarters, Grand Escort Fleet, Naval Aviator

Meiji Building5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 258 NAV No. 64

USB-12 R2: 0487-0494 USB-12 R7: 0431-0438USB-12 R8: 0834-0841

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Planning after MidwayRear Admiral Takata, Toshitane during this war has been attached successively to the staff of the 3rd Fleet, the Combined Fleet, and the Naval General Staff

高田利種(1940.11海軍省軍務局第1課長、1942.7第3艦隊主席参謀、1943.6聯合艦隊主席参謀、1943.11聯合艦隊附、1944.2聯合艦隊主席参謀、1944.9同参謀副長、1945.5海軍省軍務局次長

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 259

USB-12 R1: 0616-0618 USB-12 R3: 0219-0221USB-12 R5: 0885-0903 USB-12 R7: 0885-0887USB-12 R8: 0842-0844

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Military Supply Service; Evacuation of Casualties; Hospitalization,Lt. General Watanabe, K., Medical Affairs Bureau, War Ministry: Major Akizuki, G., Medical Affairs Bureau, War Ministry; Major Matzunaga, Y., Medical Affairs Bureau, War Ministry

渡辺甲一(陸軍省医務局長)、秋月源二(陸軍省医務局課員)、他

Meiji Building5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 260

USB-12 R1: 0276-0276 USB-12 R5: 0477-0477USB-12 R8: 0845-0845

Basic Materials Division

Coal ProductionKomura, President of Mitsubishi Mining Co. since 1941

小村千太郎(三菱鉱業社長)

His Office6 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 261

USB-12 R1: 0579-0581 USB-12 R5: 0710-0716USB-12 R8: 0846-0848

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Food Section Interview with 3rd Section of Naval Stores, Department of Naval Ministry on RationsPayment Captain Matsubara, E, Chief 3rd Section, Navy; Paymaster Comdr. Koyasu, Y., Member, 3rd Section, Navy; Paymaster Lt. Comdr. Shibata, Z., 3rd Section, Navy

松原英三(経理12期)、子安栄春(経理17期)、柴田善助(短期現役主計科士官)

Naval Ministry Building1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 262

USB-12 R1: 0582-0589 USB-12 R5: 0574-0581USB-12 R6: 0836-0853 USB-12 R8: 0849-0856

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Japanese Food Procurement and Other Factors Pertaining to the Military Food ProgramColonel Shimokawa, Head of Food and Clothing Board; Major Kouda, Assistant on Foods

下川又男(陸軍省経理局衣糧課長)、古宇田芳夫(陸軍省経理局課員・衣糧課)

Peers School30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 263

USB-12 R1: 0619-0626 USB-12 R4: 0548-0555USB-12 R8: 0857-0864

Military Analysis Division

Air Transport Department of Japanese Army Air ForceMajor General Horiuchi, Asahi, Commanding General of the Department

堀内旭(航空輸送本部長)

Meiji Building6 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 264

USB-12 R1: 0428-0429 USB-12 R5: 0727-0731USB-12 R8: 0865-0866

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Repair of Bomb DamageMr. Matsubara, Civil Engineer with Hazama-Gumi Construction Co.; Mr. Izuka, Editor of the Construction Industry Paper

Meiji Building6 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 265

USB-12 R1: 0430-0438 USB-12 R5: 0808-0828USB-12 R8: 0867-0876

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Japan Lumber Production and DistributionMatsuo, Toyo, Secretary in Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; Shibata, Sakae, Forest Engineer of Forest Products Section of Agriculture and Forestry

柴田栄(農林技師・山林局業務課)、他

6 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 266

USB-12 R6: 0186-0201 USB-12 R6: 0427-0429USB-12 R8: 0877-0879

Military Analysis Division

Supply of Horses to Japan Army, Remount DepotsColonel Ogata, Vice Director of the Horse Administration Bureau; Colonel Oneta, Assistant Chief of the War Preparation Section concerned, mobilization of troops and horses

尾方始郎(農林省馬政局次長)、尾根田登(陸軍省兵務局兵備課総務班長)

Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 267 Japanese Intelligence No. 9

USB-12 R2: 0860-0861 USB-12 R3: 0958-0959USB-12 R8: 0880-0881

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Weather IntelligenceLt. Col. Fujiwara, M., Imperial Japanese Army

藤原増三郎(航空総軍参謀(気象))

War Ministry7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 268

USB-12 R1: 0627-0629 USB-12 R3: 0222-0224USB-12 R5: 0882-0884 USB-12 R5: 0904-0906USB-12 R7: 0888-0893 USB-12 R8: 0882-0884

Military Analysis Division

Evacuation of Casualties and HospitalizationLt General Watanabe, T., Medical Affairs Bureau, War Ministry; Major Akizuki, G., Medical Affairs Bureau, War Ministry; Major Matzunaga, Y., Medical Affairs Bureau, War Ministry

渡辺甲一(陸軍省医務局長)、秋月源二(陸軍省医務局課員)、他

Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 269

USB-12 R1: 0630-0631 USB-12 R8: 0885-0886

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Medical Supply ServiceLt General Shimizu, Haruji[sic], Chief, Army Medical Materials Main Depot; Major Okushima, Shoichiro, Staff Member of the Medical Affairs Bureau of the War Ministry

清水寅次(衛生材料本廠長)、奥島正一郎(第12方面軍司令部軍医部員)

Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 270 Japanese Intelligence No. 8

USB-12 R2: 0862-0869 USB-12 R5: 1011-1020USB-12 R8: 0887-0894

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Army Intelligence Organization and OperationsColonel Miyako, Minoru, Japanese Army Air Forces, Operations Officer, Air General Army, (Koku Sogun) during last 5 months of war

宮子実(1944.8航空本部作戦課長、1945.4航空総軍参謀)

War Ministry and Meiji Building6 and 7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 271

USB-12 R1: 0590-0591 USB-12 R4: 0736-0737USB-12 R6: 0208-0209 USB-12 R7: 0003-4USB-12 R8: 0895-0896

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Cinema and TheatresMr. Sugawara, Taro and Mr. Ogawa, Ichiro, Cultural Division, Department of Interior; Bureau of Information

菅原太郎(情報局情報官)、小川一郎(情報局事務嘱託)

Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 273

USB-12 R1: 0858-0865 USB-12 R4: 0023-0030USB-12 R7: 0164-0171 USB-12 R8: 0897-0904

Oil and Chemical Division

Control and Allocation of OilCaptain Hara, M, Navy Supply Bureau, Navy Ministry; Major Takahashi, T, Ministry Affaire Bureau, Army Ministry; Kimura Hideo, General Mobilization Bureau of Munitions Ministry; Doi, S., Japanese Interpreter; Tanabe, T.

原道男(海軍省軍需局第2課)、高橋健夫(1940.2陸軍短期現役技術将校、1940.7陸軍省整備局附・資源課、1941.4同局燃料課、1945.4軍務局課員)、木村秀夫(元軍需官・総動員局動員部第1課)、田辺俊雄(1943.11-1945.6軍需省総動員局動員部(第1部)第1課長、1945内閣調査官)、他Meiji Building8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 274

USB-12 R1: 0866-0885 USB-12 R4: 0031-0052USB-12 R6: 0673-0712 USB-12 R8: 0905-0924

Oil and Chemical Division

Army and Navy Oil Operations and Overall AllocationsCaptain Hara, Michio; Col Sato, H.; Irie, H.; Kimura, H.; Omura, Y.; Vice Admiral Uehara, Major Takanashi; Rear Admiral Akishige

原道男(海軍省軍需局第2課)、佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)、入江弘(商工省総務局調整課長)、木村秀夫(商工省)、小村良鄰(商工省燃料局)、上原義雄(艦政本部総務部長)、秋重実恵(海軍省軍需局第2部長)、他Various Places15, 18, 19, 21, 23 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 275

USB-12 R1: 0632-0632 USB-12 R5: 0645-0649USB-12 R8: 0925-0925

Military Analysis Division

Tana ArsenalLt. Colonel Kurokawa, Keizo, Supt. of Tana Arsenal; Captain Sato Shozo

佐藤省三(兵器行政本部員)

Tana Arsenal7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 276

USB-12 R2: 0050-0053 USB-12 R7: 0439-0442USB-12 R8: 0926-0929

Military Analysis Division

Plans for Employment of Japanese Air ForcesRear Admiral Takata, Toshitane, Imperial Japanese Army

高田利種(海軍省軍務局次長)

Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 277

USB-12 R2: 0054-0059 USB-12 R5: 0121-0126USB-12 R8: 0930-0935

Military Analysis Division

Kamikaze Tactics and the Japanese Ability to ResistLt General Kawabe, Deputy Chief, Imperial Headquarters; Maj General Miwa, Assistant Chief of Staff, Kokusogun

河辺虎四郎(1943.5第2航空軍司令官、1944.8航空本部次長、1945.4参謀次長)、三輪潔(航空総軍参謀副長)Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 278

USB-12 R3: 0572-0580 USB-12 R8: 0936-0944

Military Analysis Division

Southeastern Asia Campaign - 7 December 1941 - March 1942Lieutenant General Endo, Saburo

遠藤三郎(1943.5陸軍航空本部・陸軍航空総監部総務部長、1943.11軍需省航空兵器総局長官)Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 279

USB-12 R1: 0633-0637 USB-12 R3: 0581-0585USB-12 R8: 0945-0949

Military Analysis Division

Relationship of Japanese Army and Navy in the Field of Airplane ProductionLt. Gen Endo, Saburo, Chief of the Cabinet of Research

遠藤三郎(1943.5陸軍航空本部総務部長、1943.11-1945.8軍需省航空兵器総局長官)

Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 280

USB-12 R1: 0638-0640 USB-12 R5: 1221-1223USB-12 R8: 0950-0952

Military Analysis Division

Relationship of the Industrialist of War PlanningMr Motora, ex-President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries; Mr. Nomura, General Affairs Manager of Mitsubishi

元良信太郎(三菱重工業社長)、野村松一(同常務取締役)

Meiji Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 281

USB-12 R1: 0277-0281 USB-12 R4: 0987-0991USB-12 R5: 0429-0433 USB-12 R5: 0533-0537USB-12 R8: 0953-0957

Basic Materials Division

Japan Iron Works, Nippon Seitetsu K.K., Yawata Plant OperationsKosuda, Katsuzo, Director and General Manager in Charge of Operations; Tani, Muneo, Chief Engineer and Director; Tachibana, Kanichiro, Chief of Administration Department; Kaharu, Mikiji, Chief of Blast Furnace Department; Kodaira, Isamu, Chief of Special Steel Department; Sunaga, Mijoji, Chief of No. 1 Rolling Mill Department; Araki, Yukio, Chief of Purchasing and Selling Department; Kume, Masao[sic], Chief of Labor Section; Kitamura, Tokio, Chief of Operations Section; Matsukura, Yoshijiro, Chief of No. 2 Blast Furnace Section; Ohka, Yutaka, General Affairs Office Manager; Shimamura, Tetsuo, Metallurgical Engineer, General Office in Tokyo

小須田勝造(八幡製鉄所長)、谷宗雄(同技術長)、立花貫一郎(同監理部長)、香春三樹次(同製銑部長)、小平勇(同特殊鋼部長)、須永巳代次(第1鋼材部長)、荒木幸雄(同業務部長)、久米定雄(同総務部労務課長)、北村外喜夫(同工作局作業課長)、松倉由次郎(同製銑部第2製銑課長)、他(同)Yawata Plant Offices, Japan Iron Works2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 282

USB-12 R2: 0060-0061 USB-12 R6: 0748-0749USB-12 R8: 0958-0959

Strategic Air Division

Effects of American Radar Countermeasures1st Lt. Sekiguchi, Headquarters 1st Army Air Division, located at Ueno

Meiji Building8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 283

USB-12 R1: 0641-0647 USB-12 R5: 0464-0470USB-12 R8: 0960-0966

Military Analysis (Army and Army Air Forces) Division

Training Activities of Japanese Army Air Force and Routing of Supplies in Manila Area in Early 1944Colonel Komorita, Chikaharu

小森田親玄(航空総軍第2課長)

Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 284 Japanese Intelligence No. 10

USB-12 R2: 0870-0874 USB-12 R8: 0967-0971

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Organization and Procedure in Japanese Army Air Division (Hikoshidan)Major Toda, Hiroshi, Japanese Army Air Force

栂博(第10飛行師団参謀)

Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 285 NAV No. 65

USB-12 R2: 0495-0497 USB-12 R7: 0505-0507USB-12 R8: 0972-0974

Naval Analysis Division

Mine WarfareCaptain Tamura, Kyuzo, Imperial Japanese Navy

田村久三(海軍省軍務局掃海部長)

Meiji Building8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 286

USB-12 R1: 0282-0283 USB-12 R3: 0187-0190USB-12 R8: 0975-0976

Basic Materials Division

Air General Ordnance Bureau of Munitions Ministry, (Koku Heiki Sokyoku) Fuctions of Iron and Steel Section (Tekkyo KA)Abiru, Kosuke, Paymaster Commander Imperial Japanese Navy

阿比留幸助(海経17期)

USSBS, Tokyo7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 287

USB-12 R1: 0886-0894 USB-12 R7: 0873-0880USB-12 R8: 0977-0984

Oil and Chemical Division

Importance of Oil in Japanese War EffortLt Gen Wakamatsu, Tadakazu; Col Deshima, Haruo; Mr. Maki, Itsu, Interpreter

若松只一(陸軍次官)、他

Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 288

USB-12 R1: 0895-0903 USB-12 R7: 0390-0398USB-12 R8: 0985-0993

Oil and Chemical Division

Allocation of Oil and Chemicals by the General Mobilization BureauMr. Takamine, Meitatsu; Mr. Kimura, Hideo; Mr. Shiromizu, H[sic]., Commerce and Industry Bureau, Organic Chemical Section, Speciality: coal tar; Mr. Ikeo, K., Commerce and Industry Bureau, Organic Chemical Section, Speciality: rubber; Mr. Tanabe, T., General Mobilization Bureau; Mr. Ohata, T., Commerce and Industry Bureau, Organic Chemical Section, Speciality: ammonium; Mr. Sato, K., Commerce and Industry Bureau, General Affairs Section, Speciality: chemical benzine; Mr. Imanishi, K., Commerce and Industry Bureau, Organic Chemical Section, Speciality: industrial explosives and oil & fats

高峯明達(1945.8-10商工省総務局長)、木村秀夫(商工省)、白水万里(商工技師・化学局)、池尾勝巳(同)、

Meiji Building8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 289

USB-12 R1: 0904-0909 USB-12 R4: 0561-0566USB-12 R8: 0994-0999

Oil and Chemical Division

Navy Oil Plans in Anticipation of WarVice Admiral Hoshina, Z.

保科善四郎(海軍省軍務局長)

Meiji Building9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 290

USB-12 R1: 0284-0287 USB-12 R3: 1136-1139USB-12 R4: 0992-0995 USB-12 R8: 1000-1003

Basic Materials Division

Japan Iron Works (Nippon Seitetsu), Yawata Plant Operations During War YearsTachibana, Kanichiro, Head of Administration Department, Yawata Works; Kaharu, Mikiji, Head of Blast Furnace Department, Yawata Works; Hachiya, Shigeo, Head of the Open Hearth Department, Yawata Works; Kodaiira, Isamu, Head of Special Steel Department, Yawata Works; Sunaga, Miyoji, Head of No. 1 Rolling Mill Department, Yawata Works; Araki, Yukio, Chief of Purchasing and Selling Department, Yawata Works; Kitamura, Tokio, Head of the Operations Section, Yawata Works; Kume, Masao, Head of Labor Section, Yawata Works; Shimamura, Tetsuo, Central Office of Nippon Seitetsu Co., Tokyo; Nomura, Takuichi, Central Office of Nippon Seitetsu Co., Tokyo; Uchikawa, Satoru, Central Office of Nippon Seitetsu Co., Tokyo

立花貫一郎(八幡製鉄所監理部長)、香春三樹次(同製銑部長)、蜂谷茂雄(同製鋼部長)、小平勇(同特殊鋼部長)、須永巳代次(第1鋼材部長)、荒木幸雄(同業務部長)、北村外喜夫(同工作局作業課長)、久米定雄(同総務部労務課長)、島村哲夫(日本製鉄本社)、他(同)

Yawata Plant Offices of Nippon Seitetsu3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 291 Japanese Intelligence No. 12

USB-12 R2: 0875-0883 USB-12 R7: 0590-0597USB-12 R8: 1004-1012

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Intelligence, its Organization and Use in War PlansCaptain Terai, Y., Imperial Japanese Navy

寺井義守(軍令部員(第1課・航空主務))

Naval War College10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 292

USB-12 R1: 0910-0914 USB-12 R6: 0343-0347USB-12 R8: 1013-1017

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Plans Formulated by the Greater East Asia Military for the Economic Development of Japan Based upon the Resources in Occupied TerritoriesMr. Okita, Saburo

大来佐武郎(外務技師・調査局)

Foreign Office1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 293

USB-12 R1: 0915-0917 USB-12 R5: 0367-0369USB-12 R8: 1018-1020

Oil and Chemical Division

Army-Navy Production of Synthetic Rubber and Organic GassesCap. Kirino, Imperial Japanese Navy

桐野義隆(海機28期)

Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 295 NAV No. 66

USB-12 R2: 0498-0501 USB-12 R7: 0794-0797USB-12 R8: 1021-1024

Naval Analysis Division

Midway, Eastern Solomons and Philippines (Miscellaneous Notes)Captain Tsuda, Hiroaki, Imperial Japanese Navy; Captain Inouye, Isamu, Imperial Japanese Navy; Commander Shibata, Otokichi, Imperial Japanese Navy

津田弘明(海兵51期)、井上勇(海兵51期)、柴田音吉(海兵54期)Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 296

USB-12 R1: 0288-0289 USB-12 R7: 0172-0173USB-12 R8: 1025-1026

Basic Materials Division

Coal Handling Facilities at Japan SeaportsTakahashi, T., Koeki Eidan, Former Manager Mitsui Coal Depot at Kawasaki

Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 297

USB-12 R1: 0439-0442 USB-12 R3: 0213-0218USB-12 R8: 1027-1030

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Interview with Abrasive Industry RepresentativesMr. Akiyama, Director of Grain Abrasives Control Association since 1944; Mr. Kishimoto, Member of Grain Abrasives Control Association; Mr. Yamaji, T., Director of Grinding Wheel Control Association since 1944

Mitsukoshi Department Store2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 298

USB-12 R1: 0443-0446 USB-12 R4: 0171-0174USB-12 R5: 1092-1104 USB-12 R8: 1031-1034

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Electric Industry - Mitsubishi Electric CompanyMr. Miyazaki, General Manager; Mr. Hazama, Director; Mr. Uchida, Liaison for Mitsubishi Electric Company

宮崎駒吉(三菱電機社長)、間四郎(同常務取締役)、他

Offices of Mitsubishi Electric Company6 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 299

USB-12 R2: 0063-0066 USB-12 R6: 0440-0447USB-12 R8: 1035-1038

Military Analysis Division, Team #3

Japanese Naval Air Force — 13th Airflot Countermeasure PreparationsLt Comdr Ono, Staff Officer, 13th Airflot

Asahi Building3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 300

USB-12 R1: 0648-0654 USB-12 R7: 1126-1132USB-12 R8: 1039-1045

Military Analysis Division, Team #3

Kakamigahara Air DepotMajor General Yui, Sadao

由比貞雄(各務原航空廠長)

Asahi Building: Headquarters Kagamihara Depot2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 301

USB-12 R1: 0918-0919 USB-12 R8: 1046-1047

Oil and Chemical Division, Team #4

Plant Operation - Second Naval Fuel Depot, Shiohama, YokkaichiMr. Hirata, Tadao

Second Naval Fuel Depot, Shiohama, Yokkaichi3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 302

USB-12 R1: 0920-0920 USB-12 R6: 0489-0489USB-12 R8: 1048-1048

Oil and Chemical Division, Team #4

Plant Operation - Second Naval Fuel Depot, Shiohama, YokkaichiTech Major Ozasa, Hideo (Jap Navy); Mizoguchi, M.

小笹英夫(海軍第2燃料廠合成部)、溝口正英(同廠精製部)

Second Naval Fuel Depot, Shiohama, Yokkaichi5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 303

USB-12 R2: 0067-0070 USB-12 R3: 0960-0966USB-12 R8: 1049-1052

Military Analysis Division, Team #3

Japanese Army Air ForcesColonel Fukami, Heikichi, Ord. Officer of Kagamigahara Kokusho

深海平吉(各務原航空廠附)

At Headquarters Kagamigahara Kokusho near Gifu, Honshu3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 304

USB-12 R1: 0290-0292 USB-12 R5: 0295-0297USB-12 R8: 1053-1055

Basic Materials Division

Coal Operations of Mitsui Mining Co.Kawashima, S., President of Mitsui Co. since 1939

川島三郎(三井鉱山取締役会長)

His Office3 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 305

USB-12 R1: 0293-0295 USB-12 R6: 0815-0817USB-12 R8: 1056-1058

Basic Materials Division

Operations of Hokkaido Coal Mining and Shipping CompanyShimada, K., President

島田勝之助(北海道炭礦汽船社長)

His Office9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 306 Japanese Intelligence No. 11

USB-12 R2: 0884-0884 USB-12 R6: 0475-0475USB-12 R8: 1059-1059

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Methods and Procedures in Japanese Army ForcesCaptain Otsu, Taro, an Army reserve officer (electrical engineer in civil life)

Meiji Building8Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 307 Japanese Intelligence No. 13

USB-12 R2: 0885-0890 USB-12 R5: 0782-0787USB-12 R8: 1060-1065

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Army Air Intelligence at Hikosentai, Hikodan and Hikoshidan LevelLt. Col. Matsumura, Shizuma, Japanese Army Air Force, intelligence officer of 10th Air Division (Hikoshidan) from March 1944 to end of war

松村静馬(第10飛行師団参謀)

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Interrogation No. 308

USB-12 R5: 0310-0322 USB-12 R8: 1066-1078

Office of Chairman

(no subject)Marquis Kido, Koichi, Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal

木戸幸一(内大臣)

Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 309 Japanese Intelligence No. 15

USB-12 R2: 0891-0897 USB-12 R5: 1310-1316USB-12 R8: 1079-1085

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Fleet Intelligence Organization and ProcedureComdr. Nakajima, Chikataka, Imperial Japanese Navy, staff intelligence officer for headquarters, Combined Naval Force (top typical and administrative command in the Japanese Navy) from November 1843 until the end of the war

中島親孝(聯合艦隊参謀(情報))

Navy Ministry10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 310 Japanese Intelligence No. 14

USB-12 R2: 0898-0905 USB-12 R6: 0165-0172USB-12 R8: 1086-1093

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval Intelligence, its Organization and Operation with Particular Reference to Small or Escort CarriersRear Admiral Obayashi, Joshio[sic], Imperial Japanese Navy

大林末雄(1945.3-9第1特攻戦隊司令官)

Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 311 NAV No. 67

USB-12 R2: 0502-0506 USB-12 R6: 0822-0826USB-12 R8: 1094-1098

Naval Analysis Division

Operations of the Japanese Twelfth Air Fleet in the Kuriles and North PacificCommander Shimada, Koichi, Imperial Japanese Navy

島田航一(北東方面艦隊航空参謀)

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 312

USB-12 R2: 0071-0077 USB-12 R6: 0009-0015USB-12 R8: 1099-1105

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force Fifth Air ArmyLt Gen Nakanishi, Ryosuke; Maj Takahashi, Masaji, Fifth Air Army staff officer 1944-1945, squadron commander of 60th Flying Regt in Southern Area 1942-3

中西良介(1944.10-1945.8第5航空軍参謀長)、高橋正次(第5航空軍参謀)Hq 1st Bn, 128th Infantry Ret, Chofu, Yamaguchi Ken4 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 313

USB-12 R1: 0921-0926 USB-12 R6: 0476-0481USB-12 R8: 1106-1111

Oil and Chemical Division

1. Cooperation between Military and War Industrialists, 2. Government Regulation of War IndustriesProf. Ouchi, Hyoei; Prof. Arisawa, Hiromi; Prof. Wakimura, Yoshitaro

大内兵衛、有沢広巳、脇村義太郎

Meiji Building9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 314

USB-12 R2: 0078-0086 USB-12 R4: 0175-0184USB-12 R8: 1112-1120

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force 12th Flying DivisionMaj. Gen. Habu, Hideharu; Maj Hamano, Munefusa

土生秀治(第12飛行師団長心得)、濱野宗房(第12飛行団参謀)

Fukuoka Base Command, Fukuoka, Kyushu31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 315

USB-12 R1: 0447-0448 USB-12 R7: 0404-0406USB-12 R8: 1121-1123

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Visit to Hitachi, Ltd.Mr. Takao, N., Vice President; Mr. Yokota, C., Managing Director

高尾直三郎(日立製作所副社長)、横田千秋(同常務取締役)

Office of Hitachi Ltd.8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 316

USB-12 R1: 0130-0133 USB-12 R5: 0299-0308USB-12 R8: 1124-1127

Medical Division

Medical SuppliesDr. Keimatsu, Chief Director of the Medicine Control Company, Ltd.

慶松勝左衛門(1943.10-1946.9医薬品統制会社社長)

Meiji Building11 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 317

USB-12 R1: 0134-0136 USB-12 R5: 1021-1046USB-12 R8: 1128-1130

Medical Division

Medical SuppliesDr. Miyata, Kimio, Chief of Urological Clinic, Imperial University, Tokyo

宮田公男(東京帝国大学医学部泌尿器科)

Tokyo11 Nov 1945 (interviewed 8 Nov 45)

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Interrogation No. 318

USB-12 R1: 0137-0137 USB-12 R8: 1131-1131

Medical Division

Insect and Rodent ControlMr. Ueda, District Supervisor for Nagasaki Shi, Nagasaki Ken Health Department

上田泉(長崎県内政部衛生課)

Their office, Nagasaki8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 319

USB-12 R1: 0138-0139 USB-12 R4: 0773-0777USB-12 R8: 1132-1132

Medical Division

Garbage and Refuse Disposal in Nagasaki,Mr. Imaizumi, Kinichi, Chief of Hygiene Department, Nagasaki Shi

今泉金一(長崎市衛生課長兼配給課長)

Military Government Office of Public Health, Nagasaki7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 320

USB-12 R1: 0140-0140 USB-12 R4: 0769-0770USB-12 R4: 0772-0772 USB-12 R8: 1133-1133

Medical Division

Sewage Disposal,Mr. Imaizumi, Kinichi, Chief of Hygiene Department, City of Nagasaki

今泉金一(長崎市衛生課長兼配給課長)

Headquarters Military Government, Public Health Section, Nagasaki7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 321

USB-12 R1: 0141-0141 USB-12 R5: 0582-0582USB-12 R5: 0587-0588 USB-12 R8: 1134-1134

Medical Division

Sewerage System of Tokyo CityMr. Kubo, Head of Sewage Department., Tokyo City

久保譲(東京都水道局下水道課長)

Sewage Dept., Tokyo City11 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 322

USB-12 R1: 0143-0143 USB-12 R3: 1140-1140USB-12 R8: 1135-1135

Medical Division

Laboratory Control of Water Supply, Nagasaki,Mr. Hamaura, Mitsujoshi, Hygienic Engineer, City Water Department

浜浦三義(長崎市技師)

Hq. Military Govt, Public Health Section, Nagasaki7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 323

USB-12 R1: 0142-0142 USB-12 R4: 0768-0768USB-12 R4: 0771-0771 USB-12 R8: 1136-1136

Medical Division

Evacuation and Disposal of the Dead,Mr. Imaizumi, Kinichi, Chief of Hygiene Department, Nagasaki Shi

今泉金一(長崎市衛生課長兼配給課長)

Military Government Office of Public Health, Nagasaki8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 324

USB-12 R1: 0144-0145 USB-12 R7: 0822-0823USB-12 R8: 1137-1138

Medical Division

Milk and Food SanitationMr. Ueda, Izumi and Mr. Ito, Rokusaburou, District Supervisors of Nagasaki Ken for Nagasaki Shi

上田泉(長崎県内政部衛生課)、伊藤勒三郎(同)

Office of the District Supervisors, Nagasaki8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 325

USB-12 R1: 0146-0147 USB-12 R3: 1078-1083USB-12 R8: 1139-1140

Medical Division

Water Supply for Nagasaki CityFuruse, Choji, Chief of Water Works Department, Nagasaki-shi

Hq. Military Govt, Public Health Section, Nagasaki6 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 326

USB-12 R1: 0296-0297 USB-12 R5: 0286-0287USB-12 R5: 0614-0615 USB-12 R5: 1124-1125USB-12 R8: 1141-1142

Basic Materials Division

Aluminum Clinker ProductionKanoh, Sozo, President of Onoda Cement; Kuniyoshi, Kiichi, Managing Director; Kawamura, Tadaichi, Chief of Onoda Plant; Mizuta, Kinichi, Chief of Sales Department

狩野宗三(小野田セメント社長)、他

Onoda Cement Co. Office9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 327

USB-12 R1: 0298-0298 USB-12 R5: 1250-1250USB-12 R8: 1143-1143

Basic Materials Division

Magnesium Production of Riken Metal Co.Nagai, R., Electrochemical Engineer; Yamamoto K., Chief Managing Director; Ogawa, H., Director and Chief of General Business; Denra[sic], M., Electrochemical Engineer; Wakui, T., Electrical and Chemical Engineer; Makino, J., Chief in Business and General Affairs (Labor); Monobe[sic], H., Business Manager

Riken Metals Co., Plant Office9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 328

USB-12 R1: 0475-0475 USB-12 R4: 0883-0887USB-12 R5: 1269-1270 USB-12 R8: 1144-1145

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Bomb Damage Repair to FactoriesMr. Watanabe, Formerly commissioner of Air Defense Section of the Munitions Ministry; Mr. Ishimochi, Formerly with the above office; Mr. Nagasawa, Formerly with the above office

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 329 Japanese Intelligence No. 17

USB-12 R2: 0906-0912 USB-12 R6: 0360-0366USB-12 R8: 1146-1152

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Combat Intelligence for Air Operations - Briefing and Interrogation ProcedureCommander Okumiya, Masatake

奥宮正武(1942.7第2航空戦隊参謀、1943.9第26航空戦隊参謀、1944.7第25航空戦隊参謀、1944.8軍令部員・第12課)

Navy War College12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 330 Japanese Intelligence No. 16

USB-12 R2: 0913-0918 USB-12 R6: 0751-0758USB-12 R8: 1153-1158

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval Intelligence OrganizationCaptain Shiba, Katsuo

柴勝男(軍令部第1部)

Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 331 NAV No. 68

USB-12 R2: 0507-0509 USB-12 R4: 0739-0741USB-12 R8: 1159-1161

Naval Analysis Division

Invasion of the PhilippinesCaptain Ihara, Mitsugu

庵原貢(1941.4第3艦隊参謀、1942.4南西方面歓待参謀、1942.5-1943.4第2艦隊参謀、1945.8首相秘書官Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 332

USB-12 R1: 0299-0299 USB-12 R4: 0071-0071USB-12 R5: 0616-0616 USB-12 R8: 1162-1162

Basic Materials Division

Aluminum ProductionHashimoto, C., Managing Director, Toyo Soda Company; Kuno, T., Director of Plant

橋本忠司(東洋曹達専務取締役)、久能寅夫(同取締役)

Toyo Soda Company10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 333

USB-12 R1: 0449-0450 USB-12 R5: 0829-0832USB-12 R8: 1163-1164

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Control Lumber in JapanMatsuo, Toyo, Secretary in Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; Shibata, Sakae, Forest Engineer of Forest Bureau

柴田栄(農林技師・山林局業務課)、他

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 334

USB-12 R1: 0300-0302 USB-12 R6: 0482-0484USB-12 R7: 1101-1103 USB-12 R8: 1165-1167

Basic Materials Division

Production and Allocation of Light MetalsOya, Atsushi, President, Light Metals Control Association; Yoshida, Ichiro, Chief Director, Light Metals Control Association

大家敦(軽金属統制会会長)

Takashimaya Department Store, Tokyo30 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 335

USB-12 R1: 0655-0655 USB-12 R7: 0399-0399USB-12 R8: 1168-1168

Military Supplies Division

Production of Air Force Ground Equipment for ArmyColonel Takamori, Army Air Service Board; Major Hota, formerly Army Air Service Board, new USSBS liaison

高森信吉(陸軍航空本部補給部器材課長)、他

Meiji Building14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 336

USB-12 R1: 0303-0309 USB-12 R5: 0771-0777USB-12 R8: 1169-1175

Basic Materials Division

Wartime Coal ProblemsMatsumoto, Kenjiro, President of Coal Toseikai since 1941

松本健次郎(石炭統制会長)

Meiji Building8 & 12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 337

USB-12 R1: 0656-0659 USB-12 R4: 0020-0022USB-12 R8: 1176-1179

Military Analysis Division

Osaka Air DepotCol Hara, Hiroshi

原弘(大阪陸軍航空廠)

Osaka Air Depot10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 338

USB-12 R1: 0310-0312 USB-12 R6: 0652-0654USB-12 R7: 0047-0049 USB-12 R8: 1180-1182

Basic Materials Division

Aluminum and Copper FabricationSumida, J., Plant Manager, Sumitomo Metals Co., Osaka; Sawa, S., Chief Mechanical Engineer, Sumitomo Metals Co., Osaka

Plant Office, Sumitomo Metals Co., Osaka (Sumitomo Light Metals Ind. Co.)7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 339

USB-12 R1: 0451-0455 USB-12 R5: 0583-0586USB-12 R7: 0811-0814 USB-12 R8: 1183-1186

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Visit to Tokyo-Shibaura Co.Mr. Tsumori、President; Mr. Kubo, Vice President

津守豊治(東京芝浦電気社長)、久保正吉(同副社長)

Office of Kawasaki Plant10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 340

USB-12 R1: 0456-0457 USB-12 R5: 1279-1285USB-12 R8: 1187-1189

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Furukawa Electric CompanyMr. Nakagawa, S., President of Company

中川末吉(古河電工社長)

Office of Furukawa Electric Company9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 341

USB-12 R1: 0660-0663 USB-12 R3: 0896-0899USB-12 R8: 1190-1193

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Aircraft AllotmentsLt Col Fujii, Kazumi

藤井一美(1943.9陸軍航空本部補給部員、1945.4-7航空総軍参謀)

Fukuoka Base Command, Fukuoka, Kyushu31 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 342

USB-12 R1: 0592-0594 USB-12 R5: 0031-0033USB-12 R8: 1194-1196

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Fertilizer in JapanMr. Kakide, S., Head Fertilizer Section, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; Mr. Oehiai[sic], H.

柿手操六(農林省経済局肥料課長)、他

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Building14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 343 Japanese Intelligence No. 20

USB-12 R3: 0000-4 USB-12 R8: 1197-1201

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Operations at Air General Headquarters (Koku Sogun Shireibu)General Kawabe, Masakazu

河辺正三(1945.4-10航空総軍司令官)

War Ministry13 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 344

Missing

Military Analysis Division

Depot system, Army Ordnance ForcesColonel Shimokawa

下川又男(陸軍省経理局衣糧課長)

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Interrogation No. 345 NAV No. 69

USB-12 R2: 0510-0518 USB-12 R5: 0717-0725USB-12 R8: 1202-1212

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Cape FugansRear Admiral Matsuda, Chiaki, Imperial Japanese Navy, former commanding officer of Yamato, and Commander Carrier Division4 (Ise and Hyuga) from May 1944to February 1945

松田千秋(1944.5-1945.3第4航空戦隊司令官)

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 346

USB-12 R1: 0665-0667 USB-12 R3: 0472-0474USB-12 R3: 0562-0564 USB-12 R8: 1213-1215

Military Analysis Division, Team #3

Japanese Army Air Forces - FuelMaj Chiba, Toshio, Present Assignment: Executive Officer of 47Air Sector Headquarters (KCS)

Komaki A/F, Nagoya, Honshu5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 347

USB-12 R1: 0668-0669 USB-12 R4: 0130-0131USB-12 R4: 0897-0898 USB-12 R8: 1216-1217

Military Analysis Division

Ordnance, Signal, and Communications EquipmentLt General, Kan Haruji, Army Ordnance Bureau; Maj General Ito, Reishi, Army Ordnance Bureau; Major Hayashi, Hajime, Vehicles, Army Ordnance Bureau; Major Suzuki, Hideei, Arms, Army Ordnance Bureau; Major Nose, Shigeo, Ammunition, Army Ordnance Bureau; Major Kawada, Ichiro, Communications, Army Ordnance Bureau

菅晴次(陸軍兵器行政本部長)、伊藤鈴嗣(同総務部長)、林一(同本部附)、鈴木秀英(同本部員)、野瀬繁夫(同本部員・補給部)、川田一郎(同本部員)

Meiji Building5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 348

USB-12 R1: 0458-0459 USB-12 R7: 0868-0872USB-12 R8: 1218-1219

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Fuji Electric Co.Mr. Wada, President of Company

和田恒輔(富士電機製造社長)

Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 349

USB-12 R2: 0087-0091 USB-12 R7: 0556-0558USB-12 R8: 1220-1222

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force Training and SupplyCol. Tanaka, Isekichi

田中伊勢吉(1942.4第107教育飛行聯隊長、1943.8第106教育飛行団長、1944.4独立第106教育飛行団長、1944.10大阪航空補給廠長)

At the Osaka Air Depot10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 350 Japanese Intelligence No. 18

USB-12 R2: 0919-0924 USB-12 R6: 0239-0244USB-12 R8: 1223-1228

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Naval Intelligence and War PlanningCaptain Ohmae, Toshikazu, Imperial Japanese Navy

大前敏一(1945.1軍令部第1課作戦班長、1945.8-10軍令部作戦課長)

Naval Staff College11 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 351

USB-12 R2: 0092-0107 USB-12 R7: 0005-0020USB-12 R9: 0001-0016

Military Analysis Division

The Japanese Air Operations in the Okinawa Campaign and in preparation for Defense of KyushuLt. General Sugawa, Michio; Maj Gen Kawashima, Toranosuke

菅原道大(1944.12-1945.8第6航空軍司令官)、川島虎之輔(1945.6-7航空総軍参謀副長兼航空本部総務部長)Fukuoka Base Command, Fukuoka, Kyushu12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 352

USB-12 R2: 0108-0110 USB-12 R4: 0972-0980USB-12 R9: 0017-0025

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force 30th Flying Group (Sento Hikoshudan)Maj Gen Miyoshi

三好康之(第30戦闘飛行集団長)

Japanese Liaison Office for U.S. Sixth Army, Kyoto9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 353

USB-12 R1: 0927-0927 USB-12 R7: 0603-0603USB-12 R9: 0026-0026

Oil and Chemical Division

Cooperation between Military and War IndustrialistsTeranishi

寺西五郎(共同通信社)

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 354

USB-12 R2: 0111-0119 USB-12 R6: 0778-0780USB-12 R9: 0027-0029

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air ForceLt Comdr Shigeki, Takeda, Chief of Training of the Kowa Naval Air Base

武田茂樹(河和海軍航空隊)

Tokyo4 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 355 Japanese Intelligence No. 21

USB-12 R3: 0005-0012 USB-12 R7: 0634-0641USB-12 R9: 0030-0037

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval Intelligence, its Flow to and Use by Planning Department (I) of the Naval General StaffRear Admiral Tomioka, S., Imperial Japanese Navy

富岡定俊(軍令部第1部長)

Navy War College15 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 356

USB-12 R2: 0120-0126 USB-12 R9: 0038-0044

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Suicide Tactics and Defense Against InvasionLt. Col. Jin, Naomichi

神直道(第6航空軍参謀)

Fukuoka Base Command, Fukuoka, Kyushu29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 357

USB-12 R2: 0127-0132 USB-12 R4: 0132-0137USB-12 R9: 0045-0050

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Air Force's Training ProgramColonel Hayashi, Junji, Chief of Staff of 51 Training Flying Division located at Gifu Hanafu

林順治(第51教育飛行師団参謀長)

USSBS Regional Headquarters #1 at Nagoya2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 358

USB-12 R2: 0133-0136 USB-12 R5: 0377-0385USB-12 R9: 0051-0054

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Forces' - 11 Flying Division (Hikoshidan)General Kitajima

北島熊男(第11飛行師団長)

Osaka8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 359 NAV No. 70

USB-12 R2: 0519-0523 USB-12 R7: 0933-0936USB-12 R9: 0055-0059

Naval Analysis Division

Observations on the Course of the WarVice Admiral Wencker, Paul H., former Naval Attache, left Japan in 1937 to command the pocket battleship Deutschland. He returned to Japan in February 1940 and has been since.

Karuizawa11 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 360 NAV No. 71

USB-12 R2: 0524-0529 USB-12 R5: 0471-0476USB-12 R9: 0060-0065

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Land-based Air Operations in western New GuineaCaptain Komoto, H., Imperial Japanese Navy

河本広中(1943.2七五三航空隊飛行長、1943.6-1044.7第23航空戦隊参謀)Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 361

USB-12 R1: 0460-0462 USB-12 R6: 0861-0866USB-12 R9: 0066-0068

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

General Discussion of Contractors Wartime Problems, Shimizu-GumiMr. Shimizu, President of Shimizu-Gumi; Mr. Kurihara, Manager of Tokyo Branch; Mr. Umino, Head of Design Department; Mr. Ozasa, Managing Director; Mr. Kido, Architect

清水康雄(清水組社長)、他

Shimizu-Gumi Tokyo Office15 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 362 Japanese Intelligence No. 19

USB-12 R3: 0462-0469 USB-12 R3: 0925-0932USB-12 R9: 0069-0076

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Organization and Operation of Japanese Army Air ForceLt. Col. Ashihara, T.

足原武一(1944.7陸軍航空本部員・第2課、1945.4陸軍航空本部・航空総軍調査課長)

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 363

USB-12 R1: 0313-0315 USB-12 R6: 0338-0340USB-12 R9: 0077-0079

Basic Materials Division

Capacity and Production of Mitsubishi Copper RefineryOkamoto, Masatune, Plant Manager Mitsubishi Osaka Copper Refinery

Osaka Mitsubishi Copper Refinery5 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 364 Japanese Intelligence No. 22

USB-12 R3: 0013-0016 USB-12 R6: 0485-0488USB-12 R9: 0080-0083

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Organization in Imperial HeadquartersLt. Col. Oya, Kakuzo

大屋角造(1943.1-1945.4参謀本部欧米課英米班長)

Meiji Building13 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 365 Japanese Intelligence No. 23

USB-12 R3: 0017-0022 USB-12 R7: 0957-0962USB-12 R9: 0084-0089

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Briefing and Interrogation of Navy Pilots and Photographic ReconnaissanceCommander Yamaguchi, Moriyoshi, Imperial Japanese Navy

山口盛義(1944.6第2航空艦隊参謀、1945.1第1技術廠総務部員)

Meiji Building16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 366 NAV No. 72

USB-12 R2: 0530-0541 USB-12 R9: 0090-0101

Naval Analysis Division

Submarine WarfareVice Admiral Miwa, Shigeyoshi, Imperial Japanese Navy; successively Director Naval Submarine Department and Commander in Chief Sixth (Submarine) Fleet.

三輪茂義(1943.5-1944.7潜水艦部長)

Meiji Building10 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 367 NAV No. 73

USB-12 R2: 0542-0555 USB-12 R6: 0401-0414USB-12 R9: 0102-0115

Naval Analysis Division

Operations of the Japanese First Destroyer Squadron in the Aleutian CampaignVice Admiral Omori, Sentaro, Imperial Japanese Navy; Captain Arichika, Rokuji, Imperial Japanese Navy

大森仙太郎(1940.10-1942.11第1水雷戦隊司令官)、有近六次(1941.8-1943.11第1水雷戦隊参謀)Japanese Naval War College and the Meiji Building15 & 16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 368

USB-12 R1: 0670-0670 USB-12 R5: 0875-0875USB-12 R5: 0993-1004 USB-12 R9: 0116-0116

Military Analysis Division

Testing of Army AircraftCol. Matzuzawa, Kyohei, Chief of Ordnance and Aircraft Sub-section Air General Army and Air Headquarters

松沢恭平(陸軍航空本部補給部長兼航空総軍兵器部長)

Meiji Building16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 369 Japanese Intelligence No. 24

USB-12 R3: 0023-0030 USB-12 R5: 1047-1060USB-12 R9: 0117-0130

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Sources Used in Operational PlanningComdr. Miyazaki, I.

宮崎勇(軍令部員・第1部作戦課)

Meiji Building14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 370

USB-12 R1: 0463-0465 USB-12 R3: 0920-0922USB-12 R4: 0160-0167 USB-12 R5: 0917-0925USB-12 R9: 0131-0133

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction Work in JapanMr. Hayashi, Y., President of Nishimatsu Gumi Co. Ltd.; Mr. Nishimatsu, M., Vice President; Mr. Fujikura, K., Managing Director; Mr. Nagahara, S., Managing Director; Mr. Ishii, J., Engineering (Interpreter)

林米七(西松組社長)、他

Office of Nishimatsu Gumi Co.17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 371 NAV No. 74

USB-12 R2: 0556-0561 USB-12 R5: 0045-0050USB-12 R9: 0134-0139

Naval Analysis Division

Antisubmarine WarfareCaptain Kamide, S., Imperial Japanese Navy

上出俊二(第901海軍航空隊司令)

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 372 Japanese Intelligence No. 25

USB-12 R3: 0031-0041 USB-12 R3: 0455-0459USB-12 R9: 0140-0144

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Organization and Operation of Tokumu Kikan in ManchuriaLt. Col. Asai, Isamu

浅井勇(1938北支那派遣軍司令部、1940.9参謀本部員、1943.8駐ソ武官輔佐官、1945.6参謀本部員・第2部)Meiji Building15 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 373

USB-12 R5: 0487-0509 USB-12 R9: 0145-0167

Office of Chairman

Interrogation of Prince KonoyePrince Konoye, Fumimaro

近衛文麿

Aboard the USS ANCON, Tokyo9 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 374 Japanese Intelligence No. 29

USB-12 R3: 0042-0047 USB-12 R7: 0477-0482USB-12 R9: 0168-0173

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Procedure and Functions of Aviation Unit of Section Five, Naval General Staff, 3rd DepartmentCommander Takita, N.[sic]

滝田孫人(軍令部員・第3部第5課)

Meiji Building17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 375

USB-12 R1: 0928-0934 USB-12 R7: 0023-0029USB-12 R9: 0174-0180

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Organization of the Munitions MinistrySugimori, Shotaro, Member of Chemical Bureau, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

椙杜正太郎(1943.11-1944.5軍需省化学局無機課長)

Meiji Building16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 376

USB-12 R1: 0595-0597 USB-12 R7: 0645-0647USB-12 R9: 0181-0183

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Production and Consumption of Marine ProductsMr. Toshimitsu, Y., Chief Marine Production Section; Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

利光洋一(農林省水産局漁政課長)

His Office17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 377

USB-12 R1: 0671-0675 USB-12 R7: 0509-0512USB-12 R9: 0184-0188

Military Analysis Division

Tachikawa Air DepotCol Tanabe, Shushiro

田辺収四郎(立川陸軍航空廠長)

Tokyo17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 378 NAV No. 75

USB-12 R2: 0562-0588 USB-12 R7: 0754-0775USB-12 R9: 0189-0211

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese War Plans and Peace MovesAdmiral Toyoda, Soemu

豊田副武(軍令部総長)

Navy Ministry Building13 & 14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 379 NAV No. 76

USB-12 R2: 0589-0593 USB-12 R7: 1086-1095USB-12 R9: 0212-0221

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese War PlanningAdmiral Yonai, Mitsumasa, Navy Ministry

米内光政(海軍大臣)

Navy Ministry Building17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 380

USB-12 R1: 0949-0956 USB-12 R4: 0088-0110USB-12 R9: 0222-0229

Overall Economic Effects Division

Hatta, Yoshiaki -- President of North China Development CompanyHatta, Yoshiaki, President North China Development Company

八田嘉明(北支那開発総裁)

Meiji Building17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 381

USB-12 R1: 0957-0965 USB-12 R3: 1108-1135USB-12 R9: 0230-0238

Overall Economic Effects Division

Interrogation of Goko, KoyoshiMr. Goko, President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

郷古潔(三菱重工業会長)

Meiji Building29 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 382

USB-12 R1: 0966-0976 USB-12 R9: 0239-0245

Overall Economic Effects Division

Interrogation of Hirota, KokiHirota, Koki

広田弘毅

Meiji Building13 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 383

USB-12 R1: 0977-1001 USB-12 R7: 0650-0702USB-12 R9: 0246-0270

Overall Economic Effects Division

Admiral Toyoda, TeijiroAdmiral Toyoda, Teijiro

豊田貞次郎(1941.7外務大臣、1941.12日本製鉄社長、1945.4軍需大臣)Meiji Building10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 384 Japanese Intelligence No. 32

USB-12 R3: 0048-0053 USB-12 R7: 0741-0753USB-12 R9: 0271-0276

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Operation and Organization of First Naval Air Technical ArsenalLt. Toyoda, Takogo, Imperial Japanese Navy

Meiji Building19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 385

USB-12 R1: 0935-0940 USB-12 R7: 0113-0118USB-12 R7: 0120-0125 USB-12 R9: 0277-0282

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Control and Manufacture of Jet PropellerCapt Suzuki, Imperial Japanese Navy, Member Section #2 Munitions Bureau; Comdr. Mitsui, Imperial JapaneseNavy, Special Chemical Section, IJN Munitions Bureau

IJN Ministry10 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 386

USB-12 R2: 0137-0141 USB-12 R7: 0617-0623USB-12 R9: 0283-0287

Military Analysis Division

Combat Technique of the Japanese Army Air ForceToko Guy, Super Private - a pilot with the 7th Flying Regiment (Hikosentai)

特攻野郎(氏名不詳)

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 387 NAV No. 77

USB-12 R2: 0594-0599 USB-12 R6: 1027-1033USB-12 R9: 0288-0293

Naval Analysis Division

22nd Air Flotilla - Operations in MalayaCaptain Sonokawa, Kamero, Imperial Japanese Navy

薗川亀郎(1941.9-1942.4第22航空戦隊元山航空隊航空長)

Meiji Building14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 388

USB-12 R2: 0142-0145 USB-12 R7: 0520-0523USB-12 R9: 0294-0297

Military Analysis Division

Amplification of Answers to Questionnaires Submitted by War MinistryLt Col Tanaka, Koji

田中耕二(1943.9参謀本部第2課(航空作戦)、1945.8陸軍省附)

Japanese War Ministry20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 389 NAV No. 78

USB-12 R2: 0600-0606 USB-12 R9: 0298-0315

Naval Analysis Division

Empress Augusta Bay - 2 November 1943Vice Admiral Omori, S., Imperial Japanese Navy; Commander-in-Chief, Rabaul Assault Force, 15 October 1942-15 November 1943

大森仙太郎(1942.10-1943.11第5戦隊司令官)

Imperial Japanese Navy Staff College16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 390 NAV No. 79

USB-12 R2: 0607-0621 USB-12 R6: 0066-0080USB-12 R9: 0316-0319

Naval Analysis Division

Battle of Surigao StraitCommander Nishino, Shigeru, Imperial Japanese Navy, Commander Officer of the Japanese Destroyer Shigure in the Battle Strait on 25 October 1944

西野繁(スリガオ海峡海戦時の駆逐艦「時雨」艦長)

Meiji Building18 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 391

USB-12 R1: 0941-0944 USB-12 R6: 0543-0545USB-12 R9: 0320-0322

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Control and Manufacture of Liquid Jet PropellantsColonel Saiki, K

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 392 NAV No. 80

USB-12 R2: 0622-0629 USB-12 R5: 1261-1268USB-12 R9: 0323-0330

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Naval PlansFleet Admiral Nagano, Osami, Supreme Naval Advisor to Emperor; Member Board of Field Marshals and Fleet Admirals

永野修身(1941.4-1944.2軍令部総長)

Home of Admiral Nagano20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 393

USB-12 R1: 0466-0468 USB-12 R5: 0028-0030USB-12 R5: 0051-0056 USB-12 R9: 0331-0333

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction - General InformationMr. Kajima, I[sic].; Director; Mr. Kajima, Vice President; Mr. Tsukaja, J., Chief of Treasury Department; Mr. Takeuchi, R., Managing Director

鹿島新吉(鹿島組副社長)、他

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 394

USB-12 R1: 0148-0150 USB-12 R5: 0339-0344USB-12 R9: 0334-0336

Medical Division

Medical Supplies; Drug Imports for 1941; other statisticsDr. Keimatsu, I. Head of Pharmaceutical Affairs Section, Osaka Fu

慶松一郎(大阪府内政部薬務課長)

Prefectural Office17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 395 NAV No. 81

USB-12 R2: 0630-0633 USB-12 R3: 0949-0952USB-12 R9: 0337-0340

Naval Analysis Division

Occupation of the Philippines and Dutch East IndiesCaptain Fujita, Masamichi, Imperial Japanese Navy

藤田正路(1941-1942第2南遣艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 396 NAV No. 82

USB-12 R2: 0634-0636 USB-12 R6: 0812-0814USB-12 R9: 0341-0343

Naval Analysis Division

Movement of Japanese Second Fleet in Central PacificCaptain Shiki, Tsuneo, Imperial Japanese Naval

志岐常雄(1943.1-1944.8第2艦隊参謀)

Tokyo20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 397 Japanese Intelligence No. 36

USB-12 R3: 0054-0057 USB-12 R4: 0058-0061USB-12 R9: 0344-0347

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Activities of Tokumu KikanMajor General Harada, Hisao

原田久男(1940.5南京特務機関長、1941.3-1944.3北京特務機関長)

Meiji Building21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 398 Japanese Intelligence No. 26

USB-12 R3: 0058-0062 USB-12 R7: 1030-1034USB-12 R9: 0348-0352

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Duties of Tokumu Kikan (Special Service Organization)Lt. Col. Yamazaki, J.

山崎重三郎(参謀本部員・第2部第7課(支那班長))

Meiji Building15 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 399

USB-12 R1: 0469-0474 USB-12 R7: 0126-0129USB-12 R9: 0353-0356

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Navy Industrial AssociationMr. Tachibana, Managing Director of Electrical Section of Navy Industrial Association (Kaigun Kogio Kai); Chief of Electrical Section of Army-Navy-Air Industrial Association (Kohgun Kogyo Kai)

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 400

USB-12 R1: 0676-0677 USB-12 R7: 0937-0938USB-12 R9: 0357-0358

Military Analysis Division

ElectronicsDr. Yagi, Hideji, Former President of the Board of Technology and inventor of the Yagi Antenna. At present the President of Tokyo University.

八木秀次(1942.3東京工業大学学長、1944.12-1945.5技術院総裁)

Meiji Building16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 401

USB-12 R1: 1040-1046 USB-12 R5: 0272-0285USB-12 R5: 0288-0294 USB-12 R9: 0359-0365

Shipping and Rail Transportation Division

Convoy DifficultiesCaptain Kawamura, Chugi, last ship captain to leave Singapore

Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 402 Japanese Intelligence No. 35

USB-12 R3: 0063-0068 USB-12 R7: 0036-0042USB-12 R9: 0366-0372

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Organization and Procedure, Japanese ArmyCol. Sugita, Kazuji

杉田一次(1942.11第8方面軍参謀、1943.5参謀本部員・第2部、1943.5-1944.4参謀本部第2部第6課長)Meiji Building21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 403

USB-12 R1: 0678-0681 USB-12 R7: 0538-0541USB-12 R9: 0373-0376

Military Analysis Division

Naval Air TransportRear Admiral Tanaka, Minoru

田中実(第31航空廠長)

Tokyo21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 404

USB-12 R1: 0682-0685 USB-12 R5: 1229-1232USB-12 R9: 0377-0380

Military Analysis Division

Operations of No. 2 Naval Air Depot - KisarazuCommander Muramatsu, Tokiwo, Imperial Japanese Navy

村松時夫(第2海軍航空廠)

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 405

USB-12 R1: 0686-0688 USB-12 R4: 0528-0530USB-12 R9: 0381-0383

Military Analysis Division

No. 61 and No. 1 Naval Air Depots (Takao and Kasumigaura)Captain Hojo, Gengo, Imperial Japanese Navy

北条源吾(第1海軍航空廠長)

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 406

USB-12 R1: 0945-0947 USB-12 R4: 0280-0283USB-12 R9: 0384-0387

Oil, Chemicals and Rubber Division

Control and Manufacture of Tetra Ethyl Lead (T.E.L.)Lt. Comdr. Hirai, Imperial Japanese Navy

Tokyo21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 407 NAV No. 83

USB-12 R2: 0637-0642 USB-12 R5: 0109-0114USB-12 R7: 0833-0838 USB-12 R9: 0388-0393

Naval Analysis Division

Savo Island-Midway,-Solomons-Leyte GulfRear Admiral Soji, Akira, Imperial Japanese Navy, Commanding Officer, Mogami (CA) at Midway; Captain Kato, Kenkichi, Imperial Japanese Navy, Executive Officer, Chokai (CA) at Midway and Savo Islands. Also Executive Officer, Musashi (BB) when suck at Leyte Gulf; Captain Ukita, Nobuye, Imperial Japanese Navy, Gunnery Officer Kongo (BB) at Midway, 13 October 1942 bombardment Guadalcanal and Santa Cruz, October 1942

曽爾章(1941.9-1942.11最上艦長)、加藤憲吉(ミッドウェー海戦時の鳥海副長、レイテ湾海戦時の武蔵副長)、浮田信家(1941.4-1942.12金剛砲術長)Meiji Building13-14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 408 NAV No. 84

USB-12 R2: 0643-0649 USB-12 R3: 0900-0906USB-12 R9: 0394-0400

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign, Japanese Army Garrisons on Attu and KiskaLieutenant Colonel Fujii, Kazumi, Imperial Japanese Army

藤井一美(1942.1北部軍参謀、1942.10北海守備隊参謀、1943.8-1943.8北方軍参謀)Meiji Building21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 409

USB-12 R1: 0948-0948 USB-12 R6: 0021-0021USB-12 R9: 0401-0401

Oil and Chemical Division

Rayon Pulp Production DataMr. Nakanuki, Chief of Layon Pulo Section of Artificial Fibre Department, Textile Association of Japan

Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 410 Japanese Intelligence No. 25

USB-12 R3: 0069-0075 USB-12 R7: 0470-0476USB-12 R9: 0402-0408

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Naval Intelligence at Imperial Headquarters LevelRear Admiral Takeuchi, Kaoru, Imperial Japanese Navy

竹内馨(軍令部第2部第5課長兼報道部課長)

Meiji Building19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 411 Japanese Intelligence No. 38

USB-12 R3: 0076-0078 USB-12 R7: 0070-0072USB-12 R9: 0409-0411

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Organization of Naval Attache Staff in BerlinCaptain Suzuki, M.

鈴木光信(1939.6-1940.2ドイツ大使館附海軍武官輔佐官)

Meiji Building21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 412 Japanese Intelligence No. 28

USB-12 R3: 0079-0082 USB-12 R6: 0539-0542USB-12 R9: 0412-0415

Japanese Intelligence Division

Squadron (Army) Intelligence ProcedureMajor Saeki, Akito

佐伯明人(陸軍航空総監部総務部)

Meiji Building16 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 413 NAV No. 85

USB-12 R2: 0650-0651 USB-12 R5: 0546-0550USB-12 R9: 0416-0422

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Capture of Wake IslandCaptain Koyama, Tadashi, Imperial Japanese Navy

小山貞(1940.11-1941.2第6水雷戦隊参謀)

Meiji Building11 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 414 NAV No. 86

USB-12 R2: 0652-0654 USB-12 R3: 0973-0975USB-12 R9: 0423-0425

Naval Analysis Division

Production, Wastage and Strength, Japanese Naval Air ForceCmdr. Fukamizu, Imperial Japanese Navy

深水豊治(海軍航空本部第1部第1課長)

TokyoNov 1945

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Interrogation No. 415

USB-12 R1: 0151-0157 USB-12 R6: 0111-0117USB-12 R9: 0426-0432

Morale Division

Change in Attitude Toward Aid-Raid Protection during the WarNishizawa, Nobushige, Police Affairs Section, Police Affairs Bureau, Home Affairs Ministry

Meiji Building14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 416

USB-12 R1: 0689-0699 USB-12 R4: 0909-0927USB-12 R4: 0932-0949 USB-12 R9: 0433-0443

Military Analysis Division

Supply of Japanese Ground ArmiesLt Col Iwakoshi, Shinroku

岩越紳六(参謀本部作戦課)

Meiji Building17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 417

USB-12 R1: 0158-0161 USB-12 R3: 0210-0212USB-12 R9: 0444-0448

Medical Division

Effect of Bombing on Nutritional Status: Morbidity and Mortality in Nagasaki AreaFather Pruden Monfette. O.F.M., Administrator, Urakami Hospital; Doctor Tatsuchiro Akizuki, Hospital Physician at Urakami Hospital

秋月辰一郎(浦上病院)、他

At remains of Urakami Hospital, Motoharacho 2-Chome, Nagasaki8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 418

USB-12 R2: 0146-0152 USB-12 R6: 0043-0055USB-12 R9: 0449-0455

Military Analysis Division, Ground Branch

Philippine Campaign in 1944Maj Gen Nishimura, Toshio, one of three assistants to General Yamashita's Chief of Staff during Philippine Campaign in 1944

西村敏雄(1944.10-1945.1第14方面軍参謀副長)

Meiji Building19 & 22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 419

USB-12 R1: 0168-0174 USB-12 R5: 0246-0260USB-12 R9: 0456-0462

Morale Division

Wartime MoraleDr. Kawai, Chief Editorial Writer of the Nippon Times

河合一雄(Nippon Times主筆)

Office of the Nippon Times, Tokyo19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 420 NAV No. 87

USB-12 R2: 0655-0658 USB-12 R9: 0463-0466

Naval Analysis Division

First Air Fleet, Spring 1944Captain Fuchida, Mitsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy, a permanent Naval officer and naval aviator was Senior Staff Officer of the First Air Fleet, 7 March to 20 June 1944

淵田美津雄(1943.7第1航空艦隊参謀、1944.4聯合艦隊参謀)Navy Staff College27 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 421 Japanese Intelligence No. 27

USB-12 R3: 0083-0086 USB-12 R6: 0611-0614USB-12 R9: 0467-0470

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Activities of Department "D," 5th section, Naval General StaffCaptain Sanematsu, Y, Chief of the "A" Department, 5th Section of Naval General Staff, which handled economic and other kinds of intelligence concerning Unites States

実松譲(1942.9-1945.9軍令部第2部第5課)

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 422 Japanese Intelligence No. 39

USB-12 R3: 0087-0092 USB-12 R6: 0773-0777USB-12 R9: 0471-0475

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Organization of Naval Attache Staff in ArgentinaCaptain Shigehiro, Atsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

重広篤雄(1938-1941.10アルゼンチン大使館附海軍武官)

Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 423 Japanese Intelligence No. 41

USB-12 R3: 0093-0096 USB-12 R7: 0862-0865USB-12 R9: 0476-0479

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Organization and Operation of Naval Attaches Staff in MexicoCaptain Wachi, Tsunezo, Imperial Japanese Navy

和智恒蔵(1940-1941メキシコ大使館附海軍武官輔佐官)

Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 424 NAV No. 88

USB-12 R2: 0659-0664 USB-12 R6: 0767-0772USB-12 R9: 0480-0485

Naval Analysis Division

21st Air FlotillaCaptain Shibata, Bunzo, Imperial Japanese Navy

柴田文三(1941-1942.3第21航空戦隊参謀)

Tokyo18 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 425 Japanese Intelligence No. 42

USB-12 R3: 0097-0098 USB-12 R5: 1289-1290USB-12 R9: 0486-0487

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Aircraft and Ship RecognitionLt. Commander Nakagawa, Takashi, Imperial Japanese Navy

中川俊(1944聯合艦隊参謀、1945海軍省人事局員)

Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 426

USB-12 R1: 0018-0031 USB-12 R4: 0185-0222USB-12 R9: 0488-0501

Office of Chairman

Japanese War EconomyPrince Higashikuni

東久邇宮

Prince Higashikuni's Palace Grounds, Tokyo14 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 427 NAV No. 89

USB-12 R2: 0665-0667 USB-12 R7: 0598-0600USB-12 R9: 0502-0504

Naval Analysis Division

Carrier Aircraft Strikes on Saigon and FormosaCommander Terai, Yoshimori, Imperial Japanese Navy

寺井義守(軍令部員・第1課(航空主務))

Navy Staff College22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 428

USB-12 R2: 0153-0156 USB-12 R6: 0561-0564USB-12 R9: 0505-0508

Military Analysis Division

1. Comparison and Evaluation of American and Japanese Plans and Tactics, 2. The Manchurian Incident of 1939Major Sakai, Iori

坂井庵(陸軍航空審査部)

Tokyo23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 429 NAV No. 90

USB-12 R2: 0668-0685 USB-12 R6: 0126-0148(Interview with Admiral Nomura)

USB-12 R9: 0509-0526

Naval Analysis Division

Observation on Japan at WarAdmiral Nomura Kichisaburo, Imperial Japanese Navy

野村吉三郎(1940.11駐米大使、1944.5枢密顧問官)

Meiji Building8 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 430

USB-12 R2: 0157-0160 USB-12 R9: 0527-0530

Military Analysis Division

Army Air Force Personnel; Combat Lessons Learned from China and Manchurian OperationsColonel Matsumae, M.

松前未曾雄(1945.2航空本部教育部第1課長、1945.4-1945.8航空総軍第3課長)Tokyo23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 431 Japanese Intelligence No. 33

USB-12 R3: 0099-0103 USB-12 R6: 0642-0646USB-12 R9: 0531-0535

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Operational IntelligenceLt. Comd. T. Satake

佐竹太右衛門(軍令部員・第4部)

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 432 Japanese Intelligence No. 45

USB-12 R3: 0104-0106 USB-12 R4: 0904-0906USB-12 R9: 0536-0538

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Selection and Assignment of Intelligence PersonnelCaptain Ito, Taisuke, Imperial Japanese Navy

伊藤泰介(1944.11海軍省人事局員)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 433 Japanese Intelligence No. 46

USB-12 R3: 0107-0109 USB-12 R4: 0014-0016USB-12 R9: 0539-0541

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Duties of a Communication Officer on Staff of Destroyer and Cruiser SquadronsCommander Handa, Nikichi, Imperial Japanese Navy

半田仁貴知(1941.10第3水雷戦隊通信参謀、1943.5第5水雷戦隊通信参謀、1944海軍通信学校教官、1945.5横須賀鎮守府通信参謀)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 434 NAV No. 91

USB-12 R2: 0686-0686 USB-12 R6: 0625-0625USB-12 R9: 0542-0542

Naval Analysis Division

Shore-based Aircraft in the Marianas CampaignCaptain Sasaki Akira, Imperial Japanese Navy

佐々木彰(1944.3横須賀航空隊教官、1944.7第3航空艦隊参謀、1945.10呉鎮守府附)Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 435 NAV No. 92

USB-12 R2: 0687-0689 USB-12 R3: 0569-0571USB-12 R9: 0543-0545

Naval Analysis Division

Ship Operations in the Palan AreaCommander Doi, Yasumi

土井泰三(1943.3-1945.3南東方面艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 436

USB-12 R2: 0161-0165 USB-12 R6: 0568-0572USB-12 R9: 0546-0550

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Aircraft; Relative PerformanceMajor Sakamoto, Hideo

坂本英夫(陸軍航空審査部)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 437 Japanese Intelligence No. 47

USB-12 R3: 0110-0118 USB-12 R6: 0459-0467USB-12 R9: 0551-0559

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Operational Intelligence in the Second FleetComdr. Otani, Tonosuke, Imperial Japanese Navy

大谷藤之助(1943.8-1944.12第2艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 438 NAV No. 93

USB-12 R2: 0690-0691 USB-12 R6: 0367-0373USB-12 R9: 0560-0564

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutians Campaign, The Japanese Historical Account of the Naval Battle Fought off the Komanderski Islands, March 1943Command Okumiya, Masatake, Imperial Japanese Navy

奥宮正武(1942.7-1944.7第2航空戦隊参謀)

Tokyo24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 439

USB-12 R1: 0700-0703 USB-12 R9: 0565-0568

Military Studies (Army and Army Air Forces)

Requirements of Supply of Japanese Ground ArmiesMajor General Sanada, Joichiro, Secretariat of the War Ministry

眞田穣一郎(1941.2軍務局軍事課長、1942.4軍務局軍務課長、1942.12参謀本部作戦課長、1943.10参謀本部第1部長、1944.12陸軍省軍務局長、1945.3中部軍附、1945.4第2軍参謀副長)

Meiji Building2 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 440 NAV No. 94

USB-12 R2: 0692-0699 USB-12 R5: 0073-0075USB-12 R9: 0569-0576

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force - New Guinea AreaColonel Kaneko, Rinsuke, Imperial Japanese Army

金子倫价(1942.8陸軍航空本部員、1943.6第8方面軍参謀、1943.7-1944.9第4航空軍参謀)Meiji Building21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 441 NAV No. 95

USB-12 R6: 0277-0280 USB-12 R9: 0577-0580

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Operations in New Guinea AreaCaptain Ohmae, Toshikazu

大前敏一(1942.7第8艦隊参謀、1943.5第3艦隊参謀)

Naval War College25 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 442 Japanese Intelligence No. 37

USB-12 R3: 0119-0126 USB-12 R6: 1019-1026USB-12 R9: 0581-0588

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Information Available to the NavyMr. Sone, E., a Member of the Foreign Office

曾禰益(終戦連絡中央事務局第1部長兼第3部長)

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 443

USB-12 R1: 0175-0187 USB-12 R4: 0996-1026USB-12 R9: 0589-0601

Morale Division

Radio Monitoring and Popular MoraleMr. Kabayama, Sukehide, Publicity Bureau of the Foreign Office in charge of Radio Monitoring (short wave)

樺山資英(外務書記官・情報局第3部対外報道課)

Meiji Building21 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 444

USB-12 R2: 0166-0169 USB-12 R5: 0907-0913USB-12 R9: 0602-0608

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air Personnel and Training,Capt Mieno, Takeshi

三重野武(1945.4-9海軍航空本部附)

Naval Air Headquarters26 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 445 NAV No. 96

USB-12 R2: 0700-0703 USB-12 R5: 1243-1246USB-12 R9: 0609-0612

Naval Analysis Division

(no subject)Rear Admiral Nabeshima, Shunsaku, Imperial Japanese Navy; Chief of Staff of Japanese Fourth Fleet (Inner South Seas Area )December 1942 to December 1943

鍋島俊策(1942.11-1944.1第4艦隊参謀長)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 446 NAV No. 97

USB-12 R2: 0704-0717 USB-12 R5: 0929-0942USB-12 R5: 1061-1071 USB-12 R9: 0613-0626

Naval Analysis Division

Air Operations by Japanese Naval Air Force Based at Rabaul, Including New Guinea and SolomonsCaptain Miyazaki, Tadashi, Imperial Japanese Navy

宮崎隆(1942.9第4航空隊飛行長、1942.4-1944.4第25航空戦隊参謀)

Meiji Building19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 447 NAV No. 98

USB-12 R2: 0718-0725 USB-12 R5: 0127-0134USB-12 R9: 0627-0634

Naval Analysis Division

Over-all Planning and PoliciesLieutenant General Kawabe, Imperial Japanese Navy

河辺虎四郎(1943.5第2航空軍司令官、1944.8航空本部次長、1945.4参謀次長)Meiji Building26 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 448 NAV No. 99

USB-12 R9: 0635-0640

Naval Analysis Division

Shore Based Air in the MarianasCaptain Fuchida, Mitsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

淵田美津雄(1944.4聯合艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building

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Interrogation No. 449 Japanese Intelligence No. 31

USB-12 R3: 0127-0129 USB-12 R3: 0313-0315USB-12 R9: 0641-0643

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Instructions in the Army War CollegeMajor Anno, Hideo

安野英夫(参謀本部員・第2部ロシア課)

Meiji Building26 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 450 Japanese Intelligence No. 40

USB-12 R3: 0130-0134 USB-12 R6: 0281-0285USB-12 R9: 0644-0648

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Intelligence at Army LevelLt. Colonel Ohmura, Sakai

大村栄(1942.7第25軍参謀、1944.12参謀本部員・第2部欧米課)

Meiji Building23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 451 Japanese Intelligence No. 44

USB-12 R3: 0135-0143 USB-12 R5: 0355-0363USB-12 R9: 0649-0657

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Organization and Operation in 51st Army (Honshu Island)Kimura, Toshio, Imperial Japanese Army

木村敏男(第51軍参謀)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 452 Japanese Intelligence No. 34

USB-12 R3: 0144-0146 USB-12 R6: 0154-0155USB-12 R9: 0658-0660

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence Instruction at the Kempeitai School of Nakano Ku, TokyoLt. Colonel Nozaki, Tatsuo

野崎辰雄(憲兵学校教官)

Meiji Building26 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 453

USB-12 R2: 0170-0172 USB-12 R5: 0364-0366USB-12 R9: 0661-0663

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force Personnel and TrainingMaj Kinugasa, Toshio

衣笠駿雄(陸軍航空本部参謀)

Meiji Building27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 454 NAV No. 100

USB-12 R5: 1292-1298 USB-12 R9: 0664-0670

Naval Analysis Division

Palau Strikes - MarianasComdr. Nakajima, Chikataka, Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff, Combined Fleet

中島親孝(聯合艦隊参謀(情報))

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 455 Japanese Intelligence No. 30

USB-12 R3: 0147-0156 USB-12 R7: 1071-1080USB-12 R9: 0671-0680

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Activities of Naval Attache Staff, Washington, before Pearl Harbor AttackRear Admiral Yokoyama, Ichiro

横山一郎(1940.9-1942.8在米国大使館附武官)

Meiji Building27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 456

USB-12 R2: 0173-0175 USB-12 R5: 0425-0428USB-12 R9: 0681-0683

Military Analysis Division

Japanese AircraftComdr. Kofukuda, Mitsugi

小福田租(陸軍航空審査部)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 457

USB-12 R2: 0176-0179 USB-12 R6: 0311-0315USB-12 R9: 0684-0687

Military Analysis Division

Japanese AircraftLt. Comdr. Ohira

大平吉郎(第1海軍航空技術廠)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 458

USB-12 R1: 0188-0188 USB-12 R6: 0118-0118USB-12 R9: 0688-0688

Morale Division

Further Information Regarding Air-Raid Protection and MoraleNishizawa, Nobushige, Police Affairs Section, Police Affairs Bureau, Home Affairs Ministry

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 459 NAV No. 101

USB-12 R2: 0726-0732 USB-12 R6: 0929-0933USB-12 R9: 0689-0695

Naval Analysis Division

Sinking of the Uss Houston and Hmas Perth - 1 March 1941, Operations of First Transportation Corps in Defense of the Philippines - 1944Rear Admiral Soji, Akira, Imperial Japanese Navy

曽爾章(1942.9-1943.11最上艦長、1944.9-1945.4第1輸送戦隊司令官)

Naval Staff College19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 460 NAV No. 102

USB-12 R2: 0733-0736 USB-12 R6: 0286-0289USB-12 R6: 0936-0939 USB-12 R9: 0696-0699

Naval Analysis Division

Organization and Development of Japanese EscortCaptain Oi, Atsushi, Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff Officer of Combined Escort Fleet from Nov. 1943 to Aug, 1945; Commander Sogawa, Kiyoshi, Imperial Japanese Navy, Member of Naval General Staff from 27 Nov 1942 to the end of the war

大井篤(海上護衛総司令部参謀)、十川潔(1942.11-1945.8軍令部員・第12課)Naval Staff College19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 461 NAV No. 103

USB-12 R2: 0737-0738 USB-12 R6: 0818-0819USB-12 R9: 0700-0701

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign, Development of Japanese Army Forces in the Kuriles, 1942 to 1945Major Shimada, Masuda, Imperial Japanese Army

益田兼利(参謀本部作戦課)ヵ

Meiji Building22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 462 NAV No. 104

USB-12 R2: 0739-0745 USB-12 R6: 0827-0833USB-12 R9: 0702-0708

Naval Analysis Division

The Kon Operation for the Reinforcement of BiakCaptain Shimanouchi, Momochio

島内百千世(1941.12-1943.3海軍省人事局、1943.3-1944.10第16戦隊参謀)Meiji Building26 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 463 NAV No. 105

USB-12 R2: 0746-0747 USB-12 R5: 0868-0869USB-12 R9: 0709-0710

Naval Analysis Division

Escort of ShippingRear Admiral Matsuzaki, Akira, Imperial Japanese Navy

松崎彰(1943.4-1945.1第2南遣艦隊参謀長、1945.2大阪警備府参謀長)

Kure1 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 464 NAV No. 106

USB-12 R2: 0748-0757 USB-12 R5: 0333-0338USB-12 R5: 0460-0463 USB-12 R9: 0711-0720

Naval Analysis Division

Kijima: Cape Esperance and Coral Sea Battles; Komura: Santa Cruz and Midway BattlesCaptain Kijima, Kikunori, Imperial Japanese Navy; Rear Admiral Komura, Keizo, Imperial Japanese Navy, Commanding Officer Chikuma (CA) at Midway and Santa Cruz

貴島掬徳(1941.9-1942.11第6戦隊参謀)、古村啓蔵(1941.8-1942.11筑摩艦長)が陪席Meiji Building27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 465 NAV No. 107

USB-12 R2: 0758-0760 USB-12 R6: 0764-0766USB-12 R9: 0721-0723

Naval Analysis Division

Submarine Attacks on Japanese ConvoysCommander Shibata, Otokichi, Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff Officer of 8th Escort Convoy and 1st Escort Fleet

柴田音吉(第8護衛船団参謀兼第1護衛艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building7 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 466 NAV No. 108

USB-12 R2: 0761-0765 USB-12 R3: 0942-0946USB-12 R9: 0724-0728

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Submarine OperationsCommander Fujimori, Yasuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

藤森康男(1942.2-12伊121潜水艦長、1943.6-1945.8軍令部員)

Naval Staff College22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 467 NAV No. 109

USB-12 R2: 0766-0775 USB-12 R6: 0229-0238USB-12 R7: 0977-0997 USB-12 R9: 0729-0749

Naval Analysis Division

Solomons Islands Actions 1942-43Commander Yamamoto, Tadashi, Imperial Japanese Navy; Captain Ohmae, Toshikazu, Chief of Staff South Eastern Fleet (Rabaul)

山本正(ソロモン海戦時、第2水雷艦隊通信士官)、大前敏一(1942.12-1943.5南東方面艦隊参謀)Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 468 NAV No. 110

USB-12 R2: 0776-0783 USB-12 R3: 0165-0170USB-12 R9: 0750-0757

Naval Analysis Division

Escort of ShippingCaptain Abe, Tokuma, Imperial Japanese Navy

阿部徳馬(海兵50期)

Meiji Building29 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 469 NAV No. 111

USB-12 R2: 0784-0794 USB-12 R5: 0945-0955USB-12 R5: 1160-1170 USB-12 R9: 0758-0768

Naval Analysis Division

Escort of ShippingCommander Mizutani, Katzuji, Imperial Japanese Navy (Reserve)

水谷勝二

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 470

USB-12 R1: 0598-0601 USB-12 R4: 0953-0960USB-12 R5: 1194-1197 USB-12 R5: 1207-1215USB-12 R9: 0769-0772

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Miso, Shoyu, Vegetables and FruitsMr. Morita, Food Control Bureau; Mr. Iwanaga, Food Control Bureau

Their offices28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 471

USB-12 R2: 0180-0182 USB-12 R6: 0551-0553USB-12 R9: 0773-0775

Military Analysis Division

Japanese AirfieldsMajor Saito, Yoshiaki

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 472

USB-12 R2: 0183-0195 USB-12 R4: 0001-0013USB-12 R9: 0776-0788

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force Suicide Organization and OperationsLt. Col. Hamatani, Masao

浜谷政男(1941.8陸軍航空本部員、1943.8陸軍省軍務局軍事課航空班長)

USSBS Headquarters28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 473 NAV No. 112

USB-12 R2: 0795-0799 USB-12 R3: 1103-1107USB-12 R9: 0789-0793

Naval Analysis Division

The Air War, General ObservationsCaptain Genda, Imperial Japanese Navy, Staff

源田実(1941.4第1航空艦隊参謀、1942.7瑞鶴飛行長、1942.11第11航空艦隊参謀、1942.12軍令部員、1945.1第343航空隊司令)Meiji Building27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 474

USB-12 R1: 0704-0708 USB-12 R3: 0480-0484USB-12 R9: 0794-0798

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air Ground-Maintenance PersonnelCommander Ichinose, Mitsukiyo, Imperial Japanese Navy

一ノ瀬光清(海軍省人事局)

Meiji Building29 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 475

USB-12 R2: 0196-0201 USB-12 R6: 0356-0359USB-12 R9: 0799-0803

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air Personnel Attribution in the Solomons CampaignCommander Okumiya, Masatake

奥宮正武(軍令部第1部第1課員

Naval War College29 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 476

USB-12 R2: 0202-0204 USB-12 R7: 0483-0485USB-12 R9: 0804-0806

Military Analysis Division

Special Weapons and RadarTakayanagi, Kenjiro

高柳健次郎(1924浜松高等工業学校助教授、1937.8日本放送協会技術研究所、海軍技師)

Tokyo29 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 477

USB-12 R2: 0205-0208 USB-12 R6: 0647-0650USB-12 R9: 0807-0810

Military Analysis Division

Army Radar: Applied TacticsColonel Satake, Kinji

佐竹金次(陸軍兵器行政本部技術部員)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 478

USB-12 R2: 0209-0218 USB-12 R7: 0417-0425USB-12 R9: 0811-0820

Military Analysis Division, Ground Branch

Defense Preparations of 12th Area Army in Tokyo AreaMajor General Takashima, Tatsuhiko

高嶋辰彦(第12方面軍参謀長)

Meiji Building24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 479

USB-12 R2: 0219-0235 USB-12 R3: 1086-1102USB-12 R9: 0821-0837

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air ForceCaptain Genda, Minoru

源田実(第343航空隊司令)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 480

USB-12 R1: 0189-0194 USB-12 R6: 0626-0641USB-12 R9: 0838-0843

Morale Division

MoraleMr. Sasaki, Yoshinoge[sic], Corporation Lawyer

Tokyo28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 481

USB-12 R1: 0316-0338 USB-12 R6: 0713-0735USB-12 R9: 0844-0866

Basic Materials Division

Japanese Army Policy concerning Steel Production and Allocation 1935-45Colonel Sato, Japanese Army, of the War Plans Section, Japanese War Ministry

佐藤裕雄(陸軍省軍務局戦備課長)

Meiji Building20 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 482

USB-12 R3: 0157-0159 USB-12 R9: 0867-0869

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Japanese Naval Aircraft LossesCommander Fukamizu, Toyoji, Imperial Japanese Navy

深水豊治(海軍航空本部第1部第1課長)

Meiji Building1 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 483

USB-12 R2: 0236-0241 USB-12 R7: 0524-0529USB-12 R9: 0870-0875

Military Analysis Division

Amplification of Answers to Questionnaires Submitted to War MinistryLt Col Tanaka, Koji

田中耕二(1943.3大本営参謀(航空作戦)、1945.3第6航空軍参謀、1945.5大本営参謀)Meiji Building3 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 484 NAV No. 113

USB-12 R2: 0800-0800 USB-12 R9: 0876-0876

Naval Analysis Division

Bismarck Sea Convoy, 3 March 1943Colonel Sugita, Ichiji, Imperial Japanese Navy

杉田一次(1942.11-1943.5第8方面軍参謀)

Meiji Building29 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 485 NAV No. 114

USB-12 R2: 0801-0802 USB-12 R7: 0530-0531USB-12 R9: 0877-0878

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force in SolomonsLieutenant Colonel Tanaka, Koji

田中耕二(1942.11-1943.3第8方面軍参謀)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 486

USB-12 R2: 0242-0247 USB-12 R7: 0532-0537USB-12 R9: 0879-0884

Military Analysis Division

Amplification of Answers to Questionnaires Submitted to War MinistryLt. Col. Tanaka, Koji; Maj. Shiba, Fujiro

田中耕二(1943.3大本営参謀(航空作戦)、1945.3第6航空軍参謀、1945.5大本営参謀)、他Meiji Building4 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 487

USB-12 R1: 0032-0045 USB-12 R7: 0341-0355USB-12 R9: 0901-0916

Overall Economic Effects Division

Personal Views on Social and Economic Developments during the War.Takagi, Soichi, Rear Admiral

高木惣吉(1944.9軍令部出仕、1945.3海軍省出仕)

Tokyo22 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 488

USB-12 R2: 0248-0264 USB-12 R7: 0839-0854USB-12 R9: 0885-0900

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Activities in China, Manchuria, and PacificGeneral Umezu, Yoshijiro, Chief of Army Staff

梅津美治郎(参謀総長)

Ministry of War27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 489

USB-12 R1: 1002-1024 USB-12 R4: 0284-0335USB-12 R9: 0917-0939

Overall Economic Effects Division

Personal Views on Social and Economic Development during the WarBaron Hiranuma, Kiichiro, President of Privy Council

平沼騏一郎(枢密院議長)

Privy Council Members, Imperial Palace23 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 490

USB-12 R1: 0195-0206 USB-12 R5: 0965-0992USB-12 R9: 0940-0951

Morale Division

Popular Morale in the Tonari Gumi SystemMr. Miwa, Umeasburo, Head of Chonai, Kai of Fujisawa City.

三輪梅三郎(藤沢市鵠沼藤が谷在住)

Meiji Building27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 491

USB-12 R1: 0709-0711 USB-12 R5: 0691-0693USB-12 R9: 0952-0954

Military Analysis Division

Army Ground Radar: Operations and TacticsLt Col Masuda

Meiji Building4 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 492

USB-12 R1: 0712-0714 USB-12 R3: 0430-0433USB-12 R9: 0955-0958

Military Analysis Division

(no subject)Captain Arasawa

Meiji Building

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Interrogation No. 493

USB-12 R1: 0715-0717 USB-12 R4: 0950-0952USB-12 R9: 0959-0961

Military Analysis Division

Airborne Radar: Operations and TacticsMaj Iwamiya, Mitsuru; Maj Endo, Shinji

岩宮満(陸軍航空本部員)、遠藤眞司(同技術部員)

War Ministry, Air Headquarters5 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 494

USB-12 R2: 0265-0279 USB-12 R6: 0296-0310USB-12 R9: 0962-0977

Military Analysis Division

Japanese War PlansAdmiral Oikawa, Koshiro, Member Supreme War Council

及川古志郎(第2,3次近衛内閣海軍大臣)

Meiji Building1 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 495

USB-12 R2: 0280-0289 USB-12 R6: 0247-0256USB-12 R9: 0978-0987

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Navy Air ForceCaptain Ohmae, Toshikazu; Commander Yamaguchi, Moriyoshi

大前敏一(1945.8-11軍令部第1部第1課長)、山口盛義(1944.6第2航空艦隊参謀、1945.1第1技術廠総務部員)Meiji Building6 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 496

USB-12 R2: 0290-0298 USB-12 R4: 0963-0971USB-12 R9: 0988-0996

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air Combat Aircraft and TacticsLt. Iwashita, Kunio

岩下邦雄(海兵69期)

Meiji Building7 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 497

USB-12 R2: 0299-0307 USB-12 R5: 1072-1080USB-12 R9: 0997-1005

Military Analysis Division

Effect of Allied Air Activity on Japanese Planning of the Solomons, Rabaul and New Guinea Operations and on Japan's Ability to Carry out Those Plans; Planning and Objectives of the Burma CampaignLt General Miyazaki, Shuichi

宮崎周一(1944.12-1945.12参謀本部第1部長)

War Ministry3 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 498

USB-12 R2: 0308-0317 USB-12 R9: 1006-1015

Military Analysis Division

Planning of the Pearl Harbor Attack: Reasons for Japanese Emphasis on Carrier Construction; Reasons for Expansion into Solomons and Indian Ocean; Causes of Japan's Defeat; Japanese War AimsFleet Admiral Nagano, Osami, Supreme Naval Advisor to Emperor; Member Board of Field Marshals and Fleet Admirals

永野修身(1941.4-1944.2軍令部総長)

Home of Admiral Nagano30 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 499

USB-12 R1: 0718-0721 USB-12 R9: 1016-1019

Military Analysis Division

Shipping Supply - PhilippinesLt. Col. Toyama, Yahei

遠山弥兵衛(1944.4-1945.1マニラ)

Meiji Building4 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 500

USB-12 R1: 0722-0723 USB-12 R4: 0928-0931USB-12 R5: 1321-1326 USB-12 R9: 1020-1021

Military Analysis Division

General Information on Supplies, Stock Levels, and RequirementsLt. Colonel Iwakoshi, Shinroku

岩越紳六(参謀本部員(綜合兵站計画))

War Ministry Building4 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 501

USB-12 R6: 0911-0913 USB-12 R9: 1022-1024

Military Analysis Division

General Supply Problems, New Guinea, SolomonsLt. Col. Shirai, Fumitada

白井文忠(1941.11-1945.3大本営兵站総本部参謀(航空兵站)、1945.3第12方面軍参謀)Meiji Building5 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 502

USB-12 R5: 1081-1091 USB-12 R9: 1025-1035

Military Analysis Division

Organization of Dai Honei and Joint Planning,Lt Gen Miyazaki, Shuichi

宮崎周一(1944.12-1945.12参謀本部第1部長)

Japanese War Ministry4 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 503 NAV No. 115

USB-12 R9: 1036-1081

Naval Analysis Division

The Naval War in the PacificVice Admiral Fukudome, Shigeru

福留繁(1941.4軍令部第1部長、1943.5聯合艦隊参謀長、1944.1第1南遣艦隊長官Meiji Building9 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 504

USB-12 R3: 0823-0872 USB-12 R3: 0923-0941USB-12 R9: 1082-1100

Overall Economic Effects Division

Personal Views on Social and Economic Development during the WarMr. Fujiwara, Ginjiro, accompanied by his Foreign Secretary Mr. Ichikawa

藤原銀次郎

Meiji Building21, 24 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 505

USB-12 R4: 0567-0689 USB-12 R9: 1101-1146

Overall Economic Effects Division

Personal Views on Social and Economic Developments during the WarMr. Hoshino, Naoki 

星野直樹

Meiji Building19, 22, 28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 506

USB-12 R6: 0056-0065 USB-12 R9: 1147-1156

Special Studies

Plans and Operations in the Defense of the Philippines; Oct-Dec 1944Major General Nishimura, Staff Officer of the 14th Army at the time of the Leyte Campaign; Lt. Col. Matsumae, Staff Officer of the Fourth Army; Comdr. Otani, Staff Officer of the Second Fleet

西村敏雄(1944.9-1944.12第14方面軍参謀副長)、松前未曾雄(1944.5-1945.2(陸軍)第4航空軍参謀)、大谷藤之助(1943.8-1944.12第2艦隊参謀)Meiji Building19 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 507

USB-12 R4: 0725-0733 USB-12 R9: 1157-1165

Military Studies

The Emperor's Position in Respect to Political and Military Developments, 1936-1945,Admiral Hyakutake

百武源吾(軍事参議官、枢密顧問官)

Home of Admiral Hyakutake28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 514

USB-12 R9: 1173-1174

Military Analysis Division

1st Air FleetCaptain Fuchida, Mitsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

淵田美津雄(海軍総隊兼聯合艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building10 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 515

USB-12 R6: 1034-1036 USB-12 R9: 1175-1177

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Navy Air Force in Malayan CampaignCaptain Sonokawa, Kamero, Imperial Japanese Navy

薗川亀郎(太平洋開戦時の元山海軍航空隊飛行長)

Meiji Building10 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 516

USB-12 R7: 0426-0430 USB-12 R9: 1178-1182

Military Analysis Division, Ground Branch

Invasion of Java by 16th ArmyMajor General Takashima, Tatsuhiko

高嶋辰彦(1941.11-1942.4第16軍参謀)

Meiji Building29 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 517

USB-12 R9: 1183-1187

Military Analysis Division

Evaluation of USSBS Document Entitled, "List of Japanese Merchant Ships over 500 Tons Lost Subsequent to Pearl Harbor"Rear Admiral Nakamura, Senior Naval Officer and the Tokyo Liaison Officer; Mr. Ariyoshi of the Japanese Shipping Control Association; Lieutenant Commander Sogawa of the Japanese Naval General Staff

中村勝平(1944.8航空本部総務部長、1945.9軍令部出仕・大本営参謀)有吉義弥、他

Office of A-2, ADFEAF, Tokyo11 Oct 1945

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Interrogation No. 518

USB-12 R5: 0876-0878

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Aircraft StrengthColonel Matsuzawa, Kyohei, Chief of Ordnance Section and Aircraft Sub-Section of Air General Army and Air Headquarter; Lt. Colonel Tanaka, Koji

松沢恭平(航空本部補給部長兼航空総軍兵器部長)、田中耕二(1943.3大本営参謀(航空作戦)、1945.3第6航空軍参謀、1945.5大本営参謀)Meiji Building8 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 519

USB-12 R4: 0981-0986 USB-12 R9: 1188-1193

Military Analysis Division, Ground Branch

Supply and Defense of OkinawaLt. Col. Jin, air staff officer with 32nd Army from March 1945 to June 1945, carried on staff and liaison work between Okinawa, Formosa, and Japanese Inlands.

神直道(1945.2-7第32軍参謀)

Meiji Building13 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 520

USB-12 R5: 0398-0415 USB-12 R9: 1194-1199

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Liaison with GermanyMajor Kobayashi, Shige

小林茂(陸軍技師、陸軍派遣独派遣軍事視察団員)

Meiji Building8 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 521

USB-12 R6: 0081-0095 USB-12 R9: 1200-1209

Military Analysis Division

War Plans and TacticsGeneral Nishio, Toshizo (Juzo) (Retired), Former member of Supreme Military Council; Governor, Tokyo Metropolis

西尾寿造(元軍事参議官、1944.7-1945.8東京都長官)

Japanese War Ministry10 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 522

USB-12 R4: 0074-0087 USB-12 R9: 1210-1223

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army and Air Force Operations in China and Manchuria, 1939-1945, and Japanese Preparedness for Allied InvasionFiled Marshal Hata, Shunroku

畑俊六(1945.4-1945.10第2総軍司令官)

Japanese War Ministry8 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 523

USB-12 R3: 0176-0186 USB-12 R9: 1224-1234

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Aims in China and Korea,General Abe, Nobuyuki

阿部信行(朝鮮総督)

At Home of General Abe11 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 524

USB-12 R9: 1235-1252

Military Analysis Division

War in the PacificAdmiral Fukudome, Shigeru

福留繁(1943.5-1944.4聯合艦隊参謀長)

Meiji Building12 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 525

USB-12 R5: 1247-1249 USB-12 R9: 1253-1255

Military Analysis Division

Shipping in the New Britain, New Guinea, New Ireland Area, February and March 1943Rear Admiral Nabeshima, Shunsaku, Chief of Staff, Fourth Fleet at Truk during the early 1943; Colonel Imoto, Kumao, Staff Supply, Eighth Area Army, Rabaul, early 1943

鍋島俊策(1942/11-1944.1第4艦隊参謀)、井本熊男(1942.12-1943.6第8方面軍参謀)Office of A-2 ADFEAF, Tokyo

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Interrogation No. 526

USB-12 R5: 0767-0769 USB-12 R5: 0779-0781USB-12 R9: 1256-1258

Military Analysis Division

Shipping in the New Britain, New Guinea, New Ireland Area, February 1943Captain Matsunaga, Keisuke, Imperial Japanese Navy

松永敬介(1939.3駐英武官輔佐官、1942.2第8特別根拠地隊参謀、1943.4海大教官、1944.3軍令部第12課長)Office of A-2 ADFEAF, Tokyo14 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 527

USB-12 R6: 0900-0910 USB-12 R9: 1259-1263

Military Analysis Division

Shipping in the New Britain, New Guinea, New Ireland Area, February and March 1943Colonel Shinohara, attached to the General Staff Control Headquarters, 8th Area, Rabaul; Colonel Takagi, 6th Air Force at Rabaul from December 1942 to August 1943 as General Staff Officer

篠原優(1942.5第17軍参謀(航空)、1942.11第8方面軍参謀(船舶主任)、1943.8陸大教官、1944.3第8方面軍参謀、1944.12船舶高級参謀)、高木作之(1942.11-1943.7第6飛行師団参謀)Office of A-3 ADFEAF, Tokyo16 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 528

USB-12 R6: 0000-3 USB-12 R6: 0016-0020USB-12 R9: 1264-1267

Military Analysis Division

Stocks of Petroleum, Oil, and LubricantsLt. Col. Nakano, Matsura

中野松良(陸軍航空本部員)

Meiji Building14 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 529

USB-12 R7: 0357-0359 USB-12 R9: 1268-1270

Military Analysis Division

Petroleum, Oil, and LubricantsMajor Takahashi, T., Army Ministry

高橋健夫(1940.2陸軍短期現役技術将校、1940.7陸軍省整備局附・資源課、1941.4同局燃料課、1945.4軍務局課員)Meiji Building21 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 530

USB-12 R3: 0225-0301 USB-12 R3: 0328-0404USB-12 R3: 0485-0561 USB-12 R5: 0135-0213USB-12 R6: 0940-1018

Military Studies Division

The Battle of Midway1. Rear Admr Soji, Akira, Commanding striking forces; aboard the cruiser "Mogami"; 2. Capt Aoki Taijiro, Commanding Aircraft Carrier Akagi, flagship of the carrier force; 3. Capt. Kawaguchi, Eki, Flight officer aboard Aircraft Carrier Hiryu; 4. Capt Watanabe, Yasuji, on staff of Grand Fleet (Logistic Staff); aboard Battleship "Yamato", flagship of fleet; 5. Capt. Tsutsumi, Michizo, Executive officer, Battleship "Haruna"; 6. Vice Admr Kusaka, Ryunosuke, Executive officer to Admr Nagano who commanded carrier force; aboard the "Akagi"; 7. Commander Cho, Masuo, Navigation officer of aircraft carrier "Hiryu"; 8. Capt Amagai, Takahisa, Flight officer of Aircraft Carrier Kaga; 9. Capt Toyama, Senior Staff Officer of transport convoy; aboard Cruiser "Jintsu"; 10. Capt Ohara, Executive officer of Aircraft Carrier "Soryu"

1. 曽爾章(最上艦長)、2. 青木泰次郎(赤城艦長)、3. 川口益(飛龍飛行長)、4. 渡辺安次(聯合艦隊参謀)、5. 堤道三、6. 草鹿龍之介(第1航空艦隊参謀長)、7.  8. 天谷孝久、9. 遠山安巳、10. 小原尚(蒼龍副長)Meiji Building23, 26, 27, 30 Dec 1945, 2, 11, 14, Jan 1946

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Interrogation No. 531

USB-12 R7: 0055-0067 USB-12 R9: 1271-1282

Joint Interrogation

The Privy CouncilPremier Baron Suzuki, Admiral, retired

鈴木貫太郎

Privy Council Building, Tokyo26 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 601 NAV No. 116

USB-12 R6: 0151-0153 USB-12 R9: 1283-1285

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Land Based Air Operations in Celebes and Rabaul AreaCommander Nomura, Ryosuke, Imperial Japanese Navy (Ret.)

野村了介(1942.10第11航空艦隊参謀、1943.12-1943.7南東方面艦隊参謀)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 602 NAV No. 117

USB-12 R7: 0601-0602 USB-12 R9: 1286-1287

Naval Analysis Division

Japanese Naval Air Force TrainingCommander Terai, Yoshimori, Imperial Japanese Navy

寺井義守(1942.8軍令部出仕、1943.1海軍省人事局員・第1課、1945.1軍令部員・第1課(航空主務))Naval War Staff College28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 603

USB-12 R9: 1288-1303

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence for Attack on Pearl HarborCaptain Fuchida, Mitsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

淵田美津雄(1941.8-1942.7赤城飛行隊長)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 604 Japanese Intelligence No. 48

USB-12 R6: 0736-0738 USB-12 R9: 1304-1306

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Instruction Relating to Intelligence at the War CollegeCol. Shimizu, Takeo

清水武男(1945.4-8陸軍大学校教官)

Meiji Building27 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 605 Japanese Intelligence No. 50

USB-12 R9: 1307-1310

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Training and Duties of YomushiLt. Comdr. Yanagita, Masuo, Imperial Japanese Navy

柳田益雄(1943.8-1945.7土浦海軍航空隊教官)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 606 NAV No. 118

USB-12 R4: 0707-0724 USB-12 R9: 1311-1319

Naval Analysis Division

Aleutian Campaign, Information on Japanese Second Mobile Force and the Kiska Garrison from U.S. Prisoners of WarLieutenant (junior grade) Hunt, Wylie M., U.S. Naval Reserve; House, William C., Aerographer's Mate first class, U.S. Navy

Tokyo20 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 607 Japanese Intelligence No. 49

USB-12 R6: 0202-0207 USB-12 R7: 1018-1023USB-12 R9: 1320-1325

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Kem Pei TaiLt. Col. Yamamura: 2nd Lt. Ogata

Meiji Building17 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 608 Japanese Intelligence No. 51

USB-12 R7: 0624-0628 USB-12 R9: 1326-1330

Japanese Intelligence Division, G-2

Intelligence in the Japanese Ground Forces at Army LevelLt. Colonel Tokunaga, Hachiro

徳永八郎(第57軍参謀)

Meiji Building28 Nov 1945

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Interrogation No. 609

USB-12 R6: 0573-0599 USB-12 R9: 1331-1342

Morale Division

Political Activities Leading up to the PeaceMr. Sakomizu, Hisatsune, career government official and politician, Chief Cabinet Secretary in the Suzuki Government

迫水久常(鈴木内閣内閣書記官長)

Tokyo at the home of Mr. Hisaji Kubo11 Dec 1945

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Interrogation No. 610

USB-12 R9: 1343-1346

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Air Force in South East AsiaLt Col Naito, Susumu, Chief of Operations Staff 3 Air Army

内藤進(1944.5第9飛行師団参謀、1944.10第31航空軍参謀)

Singapore28 Dec 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R5: 1291-1291

Military Supplies Division

Interview at Toyokawa Naval ArsenalCapt. Nakajima, Chief of Executive Department and Subordinate offices

Toyokawa7 Oct 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0341-0341

Military Supplies Division

Motor VehiclesOkano, E., Director of Automobile Control Association; Ito, H., Business Manager of Automobile Control Center

岡野栄三(自動車統制会理事)、他

Meiji Building20 Oct 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R4: 0742-0742

Military Supplies Division

Ordnance Production - Army ArsenalsCol. Ikawa, Head of Munitions Section, Munitions Department, Ordnance Bureau; Maj. Nakamura, Hisatsugu

居川鉄男(兵器行政本部造兵需兵課長)、中村久次(陸軍第7技術研究所)Ordnance Bureau20 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0434-0445

Morale Division

(no subject)Mr. Koizumi, Director Police Bureau, Home Ministry

小泉梧郎(内務省警保局長)

Mr. Koizumi's office in the Home Office Building24 Oct 1945 (interviewed 23 Oct 1945)

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Annex B

USB-12 R5: 0726-0726

Morale Division

Background Report FormMr. Matsubara, Acting Keimubucho, Tokyo; Tominaga, S., Kebi Dai Ichi Kacho

冨永誠美(警視庁警備第1課長)

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Headquarters24 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0854-0858

Basic Materials Division

Iron and SteelMatsushita, N., Chief Director. Nippon Kokan K.K.; Watanabe, M., Managing Director, Nippon Kokan K.K.; Takamatsu, M. Managing Director, Nippon Kokan K.K.

松下長久(日本鋼管副社長)、渡辺政人(同副社長)、高松誠(同常務取締役)

Nippon Kokan K.K., Niohon-Bashi24 Oct 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0602-0602

Aircraft Division

Mitsubishi Plant #4, Nagoya, (Target 193)Sakurai, Toshiki, General Manager, Plant #4

At above plant, Nagoya24 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0704-0706

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Sumitomo Electric Industries Co. Ltd.Mr. Masuda, Managing Director of Company; Mr. Taira, Head of Foreign Affairs Department (Graduate of M.A. at Columbia 32); Mr. Yui, Assistant Manager of Business Affairs Department; Mr. Mutsuyoshi, Head of General Affairs

増田熙(住友電気工業常務取締役)、他

Office of Company at Osaka25 Oct 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0342-0342

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Mitsubishi Aircraft Plant, Target 194Okano, Yasujiro, General Manager; Hattori, George, Sub- manager

岡野保次郎(三菱重工業名古屋航空機製作所)

At the plant, Nagoya25 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0894-0897

Naval Analysis Division

Submarine Transportation of Critical Commodities and Local Navy Shipping in the Southern Area.Capt. Watanabe, Yasuji, Bureau of Military Affairs, Navy Ministry; Commander Ishiwata, Bureau of Military Affairs, Navy Ministry; Hiroshi; Commander Doi, Kazuo, Bureau of Military Affairs, Navy Ministry

渡辺安次(1943.11-45.5海軍省軍務局員・第2課)、石渡博(軍務局員(艦船主務))、土肥一夫(軍令部員兼軍務局員)

Navy Ministry25 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R3: 1141-1141

Special Studies

The Inner Circle of Advisers nearest Emperor, Military and Civil Advisers to the EmperorLt Col Hamatani, Masao, Staff Officer, 3d Section, 4th Department, Army General Staff, Imperial General Headquarters; Maj Ogata, Kagetoshi, same above; Maj Sakai, Masami, 2d Section, 2d Department, Army General Staff, Imperial General Headquarters

浜谷政男(大本営陸軍部参謀・第4部第3課)、緒方景俊(大本営陸軍部参謀・第4部第3課)、酒井正美(大本営陸軍部参謀・第2部第2課)Meiji Building27 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0840-0840

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Japanese Present Lumber Needs and Bomb Damage RepairMr. Matsubara, Civil Engineer with Hazama-Gumi; Mr. Izuka, Editor of Construction Industry Paper

Meiji Building29 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0880-0881

Military Analysis Division

Japanese Army Medical Supply ServiceLt General Shimizu, Haruji[sic], Chief, Army Medical Materials Main Depot; Major Okushima, Shoichiro, Staff Member of the Medical Affairs Bureau of the War Ministry

清水寅次(陸軍衛生材料本廠長)、奥島正一郎(第12方面軍司令部軍医部員)

Meiji Building30 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0454-0455

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Production and Purchases of Machine Tools and Machinery by the NavyMr. Osoegawa, Y., Civilian Engineer with the Navy for 24 years, now in charge of the General Affairs Section of the Naval Technical Department

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0879-0879

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Lumber ProductionMr. Matsuo, Toyo、Secretary in Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; Mr. Shibata, Sakae, Forestry Engineer, in Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

柴田栄(農林技師・山林局業務課)

Meiji Building31 Oct 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0551-0552

Medical Division

Malnutrition of Japanese Soldiers stationed in the Home IslandsKoyama, E., Chemical Engineer, Japanese Army Provisions Department

Meiji Building1 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R4: 0413-0413

Medical Division

Water Supplies; Death RecordsProfessor Hirose, Institute of Public Health

広瀬孝六郎(東京帝国大学教授兼公衆衛生院衛生工学科長)

Institute of Public Health3 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 1286-1288

Medical Division

Fishing Industry in Nagasaki KenNakabe, Etsuro, President, Hayashikane Fishing Company

中部悦良(林兼商店取締役)

AMG Headquarters, Nagasaki7 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0610-0610

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Kawasaki Aircraft factory at KagamigaharaTojo, manager

at Plant, Nagoya3 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0613-0613

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Tsu Naval ArsenalCapt. Nagane, Imperial Japanese Navy, Liaison Officer with US Ground Forces at Plant

at Arsenal5 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0770-0770

Oil and Chemical Division, Team #4

Toho Chemical Co. (Nagoya Branch, 2nd Naval Fuel Depot)Matsumoto, Mitsushi, Secretary of Co.; Ono, Masamoto, Chief Engineer of Hydro-Cracking Plant; Tec. Capt. Fujio, Chiko, Japanese Navy - Navy appointed Manager

Nagoya5 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0925-0925

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Imports of Machine ToolsShiseki, I., in charge of the General Affairs Branch or the Industrial and Chemical Machinery Section of the Bureau of Industry in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Suzuki, T., Government Engineer in Above Section; Negishi, K., Technical Expert in Above Section

始関伊平(商工省工務局工政課長)

Meiji Building6 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 1116-1116

Oil and Chemical Division, Team #5

2nd Naval Fuel Depot (Utsube River 011 Refinery Target #1684)Lt. Mizoguchi, M., Japanese Navy, Chemist in charge laboratory and fuel blending; Mr. Hirata, O., Assistant to Capt. Kojima, later in charge first working group reporting to General Planning in Tokyo

溝口正英(海軍第2燃料廠精製部)、平田収(同部)

2nd Naval Fuel Depot, Yokkaichi city6 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 1044-1044

Oil and Chemical Division

Inspection of Japan Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Ogaki Works)

安福秀一(日本合成化学工業取締役)、他

Ogaki Works of above mentioned company6 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0928-0928

Military Supplies Division

Interview on Suzuka Naval ArsenalCapt. Misina, H., Acting Chief

Suzuka Arsenal6 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0614-0614

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Omi Aircraft Plant at Hikone (Mitsubishi)Natsukawa, President of Omi Kokuki K.K.; Kitagawa, chief of materials section, Shikishima works, Hikone; Deguchi, manager of Shikishima works

at Shikishima and Omi works, Hikone7 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0068-0069

Urban Area -- Nagoya Team

Tentative Plans for Distribution and Completion of (i) City Questionnaire and (ii) Factory QuestionnaireMr. Suzuki, B., Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Mr. Suzuki, J., Chief, Commerce and Industry Transaction Department of Nagoya Administrative Office (Shokoshori bu of the Gyoseijimukyoku -- prior to 7 Nov 45, this was the 4th Department of the Nagoya Regional Office (Dai Yon Bu of the Tokai Sokanfu); Mr. Ito, S., Chief, Commerce and Industry Section of Aichi Prefectural Government; Mr. Ueda, M., Chief, Commerce and Industry Section of Gifu Prefectural Government; Mr. Ueda, R., assistant to Ueda, M.; Mr. Hotta, M., Chief, Commerce and Industry Section of Shizuoka Prefectural Government; Mr. Suzuki, assistant to Mr. Hotta, M.; Mr. Moro-oka, K., Chief, Commerce and Industry Section of Mie Prefectural Government; Mr. Kono, assistant to Mr. Moro-oka, K.

鈴木重郎(東海北陸商工処理部長)、他

Conference at Mr. Suzuki, J.'s office in Nagoya[sic] Prefectural Government Building, Nagoya City8 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0611-0611

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Mitsubishi Aircraft Plant at Suzuka. : Report No. 2-s, USSBS Index Section 8Yuhi, production manager; Mr. Yashima, vice

at plant offices, Nagoya9 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0612-0612

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Naval Arsenal at TsuCapt. Nagane, Imperial Japanese Navy, at present Liaison Officer at Arsenal and formerly associated with its operations

at Arsenal9 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0884-0884

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Aichi Underground Aircraft Works at Seto and VicinityYonezawa, a director of Aichi Kokuki KK. And various local employees

at works, Nagoya11 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0877-0882

Military Analysis Division

Medical Supply Reserves of the Japanese ArmyLt General Shimizu, Chief, Medical Supply Bureau Headquarters, and Chief, Military Medical Supply Depot

清水寅次(陸軍衛生材料本廠長)

11 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0096-0103

Morale Division

Air-Raid Production MeasuresNishizawa, Nobushige, Police Affairs Section, Police Affairs Bureau, Home Ministry

Meiji Building12 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0633-0633

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

#22 Mitsubishi Aircraft Plant, Formerly Toyo Boseki (textile) Yamada-cho NagoyaTomikawa, manager of plant

at plant12 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R5: 0309-0309

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Okamoto Kogyo KK, Mizuho Plant, NagoyaKito, Kenji, manager of plant

at plant, Nagoya12 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0044-0044

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Toyota Jidosha Kogyo KK, Kokuki Aichi WorksSugiyama, manager; Oshida, chief of general affairs section

at plant12 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0356-0356

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Aichi Tokei Denki KK, Mizuho PlantTakagi, manager; Osado, chief accountant

at plant, Nagoya12 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0317-0317

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

#1 Casting Shop of Mitsubishi Aircraft Engine Plant Inabachi-machi, NagoyaCompany office personnel (Manager is Okada, T.)

At plant, Nagoya12 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Annex B

USB-12 R5: 0778-0778

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Toyoda Automatic Loom KK. Sako Works, NagoyaMatsunaga, Sadanori, manager; Shinzaki, Hitoshi

at plant12 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0883-0883

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Washino Seiki Corporation, (Machine Tool Manufacturers)Mr. Washino, President of Corporation; Mr. Kawamura, T., Managing Director; Mr. Matsui, T., Secretary-Treasurer

鷲野久介(ワシノ製機商事取締役)

at Head Office of Washino, Nagoya12 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Subject:

Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Annex B

USB-12 R5: 0214-0214

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Odaka Works of Mitsubishi Aircraft Factory #5, Formerly Dainihon Boseki, OdakaKawaguchi, Hideichi, Manager

at plant, Nagoya13 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0642-0642

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Watanebe Kokukogyo KK, Shinkawacho, NagoyaTomita, manager; Osaki

at plant of Toa Auto Repair, near site of W.K.K.13 Nov 1945

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Where interviewed:Date:

Annex B

USB-12 R7: 1098-1098

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Okamoto Kogyo KK, Kasadera Works, NagoyaYoshida, manager

at plant13 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Where interviewed:Date:

Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0316-0316

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Sumitomo Light Metal K. K.Okada, University of California graduate (kibei)

Nagoya13 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R5: 1239-1240

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Okuma Iron Works. Hagino plant, Ozone, Yuinoike and Kamiida plantsMr. Muraoka, K., Vice President; Mr. Okuma, T., Managing Director; Mr. Kawashima, Chief Engineer; Mr. Abe, K., Translator

Nagoya13 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0345-0354

Manpower, Food and Civilian Supplies Division

Control Measures of Rumor and Morale during the WarKimura, K., Chief of Foreign Section, Chief of the Personnel Affairs Section, Governors Secretariat, Tokyo Metropolis; Mizuguchi, Tatsumi, Police Bureau of Department of Home Affairs, Tokyo

Meiji Building13 Nov 1945 (interviewed: 12 Nov 1945)

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Annex B

USB-12 R7: 1055-1055 USB-12 R7: 1063-1063

Aircraft Division, Field Team #2

Mitsubishi A/C Plant at SuzukaYhui, production manager

at plant14 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R6: 0883-0884

Medical Division

Sewage System of Osaka CityMr. Shimoma, Nakaroh、Chief of Sewage Section

下間仲郎(大阪市復興局下水課長)

Sewage Section Office, City Hall, Osaka15 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R7: 0375-0384

Morale Division

Control Measures of Rumor and Morale during WarMr. Takami, Foreign Section, Police Bureau, Home Office

高見(内務属・警保局警務課外事係)

Meiji Building15 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0042-0042

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Toyo Bearing Company Dojima and Uchibori PlantsMr. Nishimura, K., Plant Director; Mr. Matsumoto, Y., Chief Engineer; Mr. Takagi, Y., Vice Plant Director; Mr. Nobuta, Y., Treasurer; Miss Hueno, W, Nissei Interpreter

Nagoya15 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0210-0211

Medical Division

Kyoto City Garbage and Refuse CollectionMr. Ogi, Assistant Chief. Cleaning Department , Office of Cleaning Department, City Hall, Kyoto

City Hall, Kyoto16 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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USB-12 R7: 1096-1096

Medical Division

Visit to Japanese Drug StoresMr. Choto, Yonezo, drug store proprietor, Osaka; another proprietor, name unknown, Dr. Keimatsu, Ichiro, Head of Pharmaceutical Affairs Section, Osaka Fu

慶松一郎(大阪府内政部薬務課長)、他

Their stores, in Osaka16 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Personnel interrogated and background of each:

Where interviewed:Date:

Annex B

USB-12 R7: 0112-0112

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Howa Machine Tools CompanyMr. Suzuki, Managing Director; Mr. Mizutani, Chief Engineer; Mr. Miyagaki, Engineer; Mr. Mizutani, Engineer; Mr. Matsubara, Engineer; Ma. Abano[sic], Engineer

Nagoya16 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0222-0222

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Ogaki Tekkosho KK Machine Tool ManufacturersMr. Ohashi, Director; Dr. Nishiyo, J., M.D. Medical Department; Mr. Shimizu, J., Interpreter; Mr. Ohashi, K., Assistant Director

Ogaki, Aichiken[sic]16 Nov 1945

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R5: 0926-0927

Medical Division

Opium Products in Osaka FuDr. Ishio, M., Director of Hygienic Laboratory in Osaka; Head of Druggist School

Hygienic Laboratory17 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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USB-12 R4: 0148-0149

Medical Division

Medical Supplies, RecordsMr. Hayashi, Keichi, Chief Pharmacist, Osaka Fu-Prefectural Office

林敬一(地方技師・大阪府内政部薬務課)

Prefectural Office, Osaka17 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0174-0175

Medical Division

Takeda Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.Mr. Takeda, Chobei, President of Takeda Pharmaceutical Industries, LTD.: Takada, Jiro, Directing Manager; Takeda, Yoshizo, Directing Manager; Miki, K., Director and Head of Osaka Factory; Nakano, J., Director and Manager of Secretary Department; Kurokawa, S., Submanager, Liaison Department

武田長兵衛(鋭太郎)(社長)、武田二郎(同副社長)、竹田義蔵(同副社長)、三木孝造(同常務取締役)、中野治郎吉(同取締役)、他

Osaka Factory、Takeda Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.17 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0104-0110

Morale Division

Change in Air-Raid Production during the War, People's Attitudes during and after Air RaidsNishizawa, Nobushige, Police Affairs Section, Police Affairs Bureau, Home Ministry

Meiji Building17 Nov 1945

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R6: 0104-0110

Morale Division

Change in Air-Raid Production during the War, People's Attitudes during and after Air RaidsNishizawa, Nobushige, Police Affairs Section, Police Affairs Bureau, Home Ministry

Meiji Building17 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R4: 0738-0738

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Washino Seiki Corporation - Imamura PlantMr. Igarashi, Plant Manger

Nagoya17 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R7: 0443-0449

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction in JapanMr. Taketomi, E., President of Okura Doboku Company Ltd.; Mr. Miura, Chief Engineer of Okura Doboku Company Ltd.; Mr. Ishii, Civil Engineer with Takenaka Komuten Company

武富英一(大倉土木会長)、他

Meiji Building19 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0643-0644

Civilian Defense Division

(no subject)Mr. Torii; Land Planning Bureau, Construction Section, Home Ministry; Mr. Nishimura, Land Planning Bureau, Planning Section, Home Ministry; Mr. Ishii, Land Planning Bureau, River Section, Home Ministry (All formerly with Air Defense Section)

鳥井捨蔵(内務技師・国土局建築課)、他

20 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0612-0613

Medical Division

Water Supply -- YokohamaMr. Kunitomi, Chief Engineer , Water Supply Section, and Mr. Watanabe, Assistant Engineer, Water Supply Section

国富忠寛(横浜市水道局浄水課長)、他

Temporary office of Water Supply Section, School Building, Yokohama20 Nov 1945

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Annex B

USB-12 R6: 0750-0750

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Availability of Statistics Concerning Extent and Location of Subcontracting in JapanMajor Semba, of Seiribu (Liquidating organization for Munitions Ministry), Department of Industry and Commerce

Ministry of Commerce and Industry21 Nov 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0595-0597

Medical Division

Garbage and Refuse DisposalMr. Kunitomi and Mr. Watanabe, Water Purification Section, City of Yokohama

国富忠寛(横浜市水道局浄水課長)、他

Water Purification Section office, Yokohama23 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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USB-12 R5: 0478-0479

Capital Equipment and Construction Division

Construction Industry Organization, Method of Obtaining Materials, etc.Mr. Kondo

近藤止文(商工省商務局日用品課長)

Meiji Building30 Nov 1945

Note:       No publication

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R4: 0822-0853

Morale Division

Japanese War Time MoraleMr. Ishida, Keihokyoku, Home Affairs Ministry

Meiji Building6 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0514-0519

Morale Division

(no subject)Tanaka, Y., School Education Bureau, Ministry of Education

田中義男(文部省学校教育局次長)

Meiji Building8 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0916-0931

Morale Division

Wartime Morale ControlWatanabe, Tadashi, employee of Peace Preservation Secretary, Police Affairs Bureau, Home Ministry

Meiji Building10 Dec 1945

Note:       No publication

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Appendix "B"

USB-12 R7: 0030-0035

Military Analysis Division

(no subject)Col Sugita, Ichiji

杉田一次(1942.11第8方面軍参謀、1943.5参謀本部員・第2部、1943.5-1944.4参謀本部第2部第6課長)Meiji Building10 Dec 1945

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Where interviewed:Date:

USB-12 R7: 0805-0809

Morale Division

Information on the Board of Information Public Opinion SurveyTsukahara, Toshiro, Board of Information, Kikaku Shiryo Bu, Yoron Chosa ka

塚原俊郎(情報局企画資料部世論調査課長)

Meiji Building12 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0540-0545

Morale Division

Public Opinion in Japan, and Public Opinion Methods of the Board of InformationMr. Koyama

小山栄三(立教大学講師(社会学))

Meiji Building14 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0029-0036

Morale Division

Morale Control through Education MinistryNaito, Takasaburo, Secretariat of the Ministry of Education

内藤誉三郎(文部省官房文書課)

Meiji Building17 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0416-0424

Morale Division

(no subject)Kobayashi, K., President of T. Kobayashi and Co. Ltd. Tokyo

小林喜一(小林富次郎商店社長)

Meiji Building17 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R4: 0150-0154

Morale Division

MoraleMr. Hayashi, Yaei (a Lt. Col. in the Military Police until demobilized)

Meiji Building18 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R4: 0155-0159

Morale Division

Military Police controls and Their Influence on Japanese MoraleLt. Col. Hayashi, Yaei, former Head of the Police Affairs Section, Military Police Headquarters

Meiji Building19 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R4: 0517-0527

Morale Division

(no subject)Hisatomi, Tatsuo, twice Vice-Chief of the Cabinet Board of Information

久富達夫(1940.8-1941.10, 1945.4-8情報局次長)

Meiji Building18 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R3: 0873-0876 USB-12 R7: 0815-0817

Morale Division

(no subject)Capt. Fujiwara, Toshiaki, Kempei Headquarters, Police Affairs Section. Security Department

Meiji Building20, 21 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R7: 0407-0411

Morale Division

Control of Morale in JapanCapt. Takase, Goro, Imperial Japanese Navy

高瀬五郎(軍務局第4課長)

Meiji Building22 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R6: 0620-0624

Morale Division

Control of Morale in JapanLt. Col. Sasaki, Katsumi, attached to the Public Relations Section of the Board of Information

佐々木克己(情報局課長)

Meiji Building22 Dec 1945

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USB-12 R5: 0083-0086

Morale Division

Labor Morals during the WarKato, Kanju, present aspirant for Diet membership, long-time labor organizer and leader

加藤勘十

Meiji Building28 Dec 1945

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Index

USB-12 R9: 1351-1376 USB-12 R9: 1475-1504

Index by Divisions

17 January 1946

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Index

USB-12 R9: 1377-1411 USB-12 R9: 1411-1435(Draft)USB-12 R9: 1440-1435

Index by Interrogations: Chronological

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Index

USB-12 R9: 1505-1555(draft)

Register of Interrogations

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Where interviewed:Date:

-301-