Yanagi , secret underwater trade . weapons and a shaft for a

and a shaft for a brush (and possibly a letter opener)

generally made of copper

The Japanese Sword Kanzan Sato

This has a brief written introduction before you come to over 750 photos of various Japanese homes

200 pages in English

Yanagi , secret underwater trade . weapons and a shaft for a222 Yanagi The secret underwater trade between Germany and Japan 1942 1945 This fascinating book examines the exchange of information and goods by underwater means between Germany and Japan during the second half of WW2. Known as 'Yanagi' this trade was a high priority to both Axis partners. As the Allies' grip on control of the oceans and air tightened, it became necessary to rely on submarines. This posed an increasingly heavy but necessary burden