Return home of WWII Japanese soldier’s ‘good luck flag’

Have you ever seen a Japanese flag with messages written on it? These were brought by Japanese soldiers who were going to fight in World War II.These messages of support were usually written in the limited time between being drafted and going to war, and they expressed the hopes and wishes of family and loved ones for their good luck . Even now, 79 years after World War II, the families of those who lost their loved ones in the war are still waiting for the return of the flags. In this article, we will introduce the meaning of the flags and some examples of cases in which it has been returned to the families of the fallen.

What is the meaning of the flags signed by people?

It is like an important talisman that was given in the hope that it would support the hearts of those going to war. This custom began during the Second Sino-Japanese War. In many cases, the flags are inscribed with the words “Buun Chokyu”. It expresses the strong, inexpressible wish that they return alive.The reason why they should be returned now.　Unfortunately, most of the soldiers who went to war with the flags passed away in the war. For this reason, they remain as a memento. In addition, 79 years have passed since the end of World War II. The number of people who knew the soldiers who went to war with this flag is decreasing every year. Returning the flags now is a very meaningful act of putting a part of your family’s history back into your hands.

Examples of how our company has returned a flag to families.

Our detective agency has helped people return their flag.
John (a fictitious name), who lives in the United States, found a flag with a collection of messages among his grandfather’s belongings. His grandfather had served in the U.S. Army. He had no idea what the flag was, but as he researched it, he learned that it had a special meaning for Japanese soldiers. After searching the Internet and finding out about our company, he contacted us.
As a result of our investigation, we found out that the owner of the flag was Mr. Tanaka (a pseudonym) from Hiroshima Prefecture. We were also able to locate Mr. Tanaka’s nephew. He shed tears of joy when he got it. He could remember and be happy about it. He was truly grateful and said, “My uncle’s last possession has been returned to me”.

We will bring the flags to the family.

For those who are not able to read Japanese, the message on the flags may be completely meaningless. However, these are an important object for those who passed away in battle and their families.

Even now, their families are still waiting for the return of the flags. If you have one, please contact us.There is no cost to you until we have a formal contract with you, so please do not hesitate to contact us.