Life in Wartime (March 30, 1943)

Due to metal shortages during the war, the government collected iron facilities and products from unneeded facilities, including the large iron umbrellas at Koshien. In Tokyo, which has the largest number of bronze statues in Japan, a large number of statues were collected. The photo shows the statues of Tokugawa and Ota, made in 1907 (originally plaster statues, which were converted to bronze statues in 1920), being pulled on a wagon. Both statues cost approximately 170 kan (note). The Metals Recovery Ordinance, which required the recovery of iron, copper, and other products other than non-urgent items, was enacted on September 1, 1941. The Metal Recovery Order to collect iron, copper, and other products other than non-urgent items came into effect on September 1, 1941. Related to the offering system. Related to the domestic situation. Related to wartime laws. National General Mobilization Law, March 1943. Photographed on March 30 and published on March 31. Burnt-out edition.