In terms of primary source materials, the major focus has been the Occupation Forces. Materials have been gathered from the National Diet Library, Defence Force Agency Library, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives. Also, the office holds materials obtained from the AWM, AA, NLA and US archives. Of particular interest is the collection of photographs and other memorabilia sent directly to Kure by British and Australian servicemen. When former British servicemen stationed in Kure were surveyed about their experience and impressions of Japan, some responded by enclosing old photos and other materials.
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Furthermore, the NLA holds lists produced by the National Diet Library in Tokyo of books in English, including war memoirs which have been translated into English. Details of these could be added to the bibliography as well. Sources held in the Australian War Memorial 1. These remain a priority area. Listings of Captured Japanese Documents have already been created by General Kuwada Etsu in 1982, Doris Heath in 1987, and Professor Tanaka Hiromi in 1995.