WW2 Japan Business Nippon July 1940 Pre-Occupation of French Indochina Issue For Sale

Original July 15, 1940 issue of Jitsugyo no Nihon (“Business Japan”),

a prewar economic magazine reflecting Japan’s Southern Expansion Policy

just before the occupation of French Indochina (September 1940).

At this time, Japan was suffering from severe resource shortages due to

the prolonged Sino-Japanese War, while Nazi Germany had just defeated France.

French Indochina became diplomatically isolated, and Japan began viewing

the region as a vital source of raw materials and a strategic foothold

for its economic and military expansion into Southeast Asia.

This issue features a detailed special report on Indochina, including:

• Photos of Saigon’s cityscape, ports, and markets
• Maps and data on trade, resources, and local industries
• Commentary on French administration and local culture
• Reflections on Japan’s “economic cooperation and cultural friendship” narrative

While the magazine also covers domestic politics and economic trends,

its real value lies in this Indochina feature, which visually and ideologically

captures Japan’s prelude to its southern advance — a key turning point

in prewar Asia-Pacific geopolitics.

📖 Details

• Date: July 15, 1940 (Showa 15)
• Publisher: Jitsugyo no Nihon-sha
• Language: Japanese
• Condition: Some age wear, toning, minor tears. Overall well-preserved for its age.
• Format: Softcover magazine, richly illustrated.

A rare pre-occupation primary source on Japan’s vision of French Indochina

— invaluable for researchers of WWII Asian diplomacy, propaganda, and

economic expansion.

Own a piece of history.

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