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By the beginning of World War II (1941-1945) and middle of the second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), published kamishibai like all other media had come under the control of the government censors, and the stories had to closely align with the policies set forth by the Imperialist government.
Kamishibai is a form of picture storytelling that evolved in Japan at the beginning of the twentieth century. With the coming of World. War II, it became one of the most widely used mediums for. propaganda , targeting both children on the homefront and newly. colonized nations.
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Nov 11, 2009 · Kamishibai is a form of picture storytelling that evolved in Japan at the beginning of the twentieth century. With the coining of World War II, it became one of the most widely used mediums for propaganda, targeting both children on the homefront and newly colonized nations.
- Emily Horner
- 2009
Jan 1, 2022 · As Japan invaded other countries, kamishibai’s feature of eliciting shared feeling (kyokan) among listeners was exploited, with numerous kamishibai published to encourage cooperation with the war effort. After World War II, a new kamishibai movement began that centred on peace, love for children, and affirming the value of life.
Jun 28, 2018 · Kamishibai is an extremely versatile and entertaining tool, which explains why schools in many countries have adopted it in the classroom. It offers an integrated approach not only to learning or ...
Kamishibai is part of a long tradition of oral folk literature in Asia. In Japan, as early as the twelfth century, the recitation of stories with accompanying pictures was used in temples to explain Buddhist deities and relate the histories of the temples.
Japan History: the Asia-Pacific War: Kamishibai. The unofficial English translation for the Furoya no Daichan kamishibai play. The moving story of Daichan, who as the son of a soldier, encourages the recycling of old nickel, copper, and cupronickel coins for military usage. Daichan’s father successfully destroyed an enemy aircraft carrier ...
