Photos of Japanese Soldiers and Sailors with Dolls

In Japan dolls symbolize a range of things, including protection and good luck. It could also symbolize soldiers' connection to home.

Memento mori, so to speak.

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Navak reserve flight trainees in summer uniform with Hina doll /protection and good fortune/, circa 1944.

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