Australia and the occupation of Japan
This book about the Australian soldiers who participated in the occupation of Japan sounds quite interesting [emphasis added to lol-worthy part of the quote]:
Even though soldiers diagnosed with venereal disease risked having their beer ration suspended for 15 days, we learn that many still took their chances with the local “moose,” the Aussie rendering of musume (daughter). Not to mention the widows, wives and girls they encountered in bars, on the streets, in dance halls and as servants. Most of these liaisons were temporary, but there were also many marriages between couples looking for something more than casual sex, despite the best efforts of racist officials to prevent such ties.
Local women were discouraged from taking up with the soldiers by authorities who “warned that if they consorted with the Australians, they would give birth to kangaroos.” Many apparently took their chances due to destitute circumstances and the shortage of Japanese men.
Unfortunately, it is about $50. Somebody call the publisher and ask them to print it in paperback!
- Akihabara News – Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)
- Dannychoo.com – Your portal to Japan (Subscribe)
