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Shindaiku Women's Civil Defense Unit

Background

女性60代 Pre-atomic bombing (exact date unknown) – Taken at Matsushima Photo Studio in the Shindaiku area. The writing on the photo reads “Shindaiku Women's Unit.” The photo studio still exists today under the name “Matsushima Studio.”

Expert Comments

男性20代 Due to the prevalence of wooden houses in Japan and their dense construction, firebombing during air raids often led to widespread fires. To address this risk, the Air Defense Law (Bōkūhō) was enacted in 1937 (Showa 12), aiming to prevent and mitigate damage caused by air raids. As a result, civilian fire prevention units were formed in cities across the country. Given this context, it is likely that this photo was taken sometime after 1937.

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