Reference Book: 150 Years of Japanese Uniforms

[gwb123]

I stumbled on this looking for something else:

150 Years of Japanese Uniforms Illustrated Encyclopedia

 

https://otaku.com/products/43228

 

When they use the term "uniform", it is in a very broad sense as it includes police, magistrates, and rescue swimmers, as well a civilian professions.

 

It is actually intended to be a drawing guide for artists. But perhaps worth a look for those interested in the subject.

 

And yes, it is written in Japanese.

 

Interestingly, none of the WWII uniforms appear on the cover.

[MattS]

Interesting book, the description of the IJN Commander's uniform on the left looks basic (but I don't read Japanese either!).