Nemoto'S Travels
Nemoto'S Travels This is the illustrated diary of Imperial Japanese Navy floatplane pilot Warrant Officer Nemoto Kumesako, dating from the early months of the Pacific War. Unusually, these memoirs…
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Nemoto'S Travels
This is the illustrated diary of Imperial Japanese Navy floatplane pilot Warrant Officer Nemoto Kumesako, dating from the early months of the Pacific War. Unusually, these memoirs are presented in a style consistent with the format of Japanese manga (illustrated cartoon).The curious floatplanes of the time, some of which verge on the steampunk, come to life with the author's uncanny sense of humor. His recollections offer an intimate perspective into his life, along with insights into Japanese thinking of the times.
Although an exceptional character, he was certainly a man of his times. Nemoto defies every stereotype of the Samurai warrior, for his diary betrays coveted romanticism. Not particularly close to his comrades, Nemoto prided himself in his worldly credentials.
For example, he read Tolstoy's War & Peace in German between missions.Nemoto's writing