The Fall of Hong Kong

Lieutenant-General Sakai Takashi and Vice-Admiral Niimi Masaichi lead their forces down Hennessy Road, Wanchai, on 28 December 1941 in a procession marking the takeover of Hong Kong by the Japanese. Isogai Rensuke, the first governor of the Japanese Occupied Territory of Hong Kong, in front of the Governor's Office, formerly the headquarters of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on 20 February 1942. Hong Kong residents ordered to be repatriated to their hometowns in mainland China are searched by Japanese troops at a checkpoint in Sai Wan, 1942. A scene from Hong Kong after the city fell to Japan depicted in the work Fleeing Hong Kong by the well-known political comic artist, Ye Qianyu, early 1942. Comics entitled Ten New Scenes of Hong Kong published in the Datong Pictorial during the Japanese occupation.

Propaganda poster encouraging Hong Kong people to learn Japanese during the occupation. This propaganda poster printed during the Japanese occupation highlights the shortage of electricity, water and coal gas supplies. Business card of official of the Governor's Office of the Occupied Territory of Hong Kong. The Governor's Office comprised eight departments: General Staff, Civil Affairs, Finance, Transportation and Works, Economic Affairs, Press, Management and Foreign Affairs. Business card of official of the Governor's Office of the Occupied Territory of Hong Kong. The Governor's Office comprised eight departments: General Staff, Civil Affairs, Finance, Transportation and Works, Economic Affairs, Press, Management and Foreign Affairs. Debut issue of the Datong Pictorial, published in 1942. Published during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the Datong Pictorial contains stories glorifying the Japanese administration and vilifying the Allies. The cover of the debut issue features The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation building, which housed the Governor's Office of the Occupied Territory of Hong Kong.

Savings bond issued by Kangyo Bank of Japan in December 1942. Business permit issued by the Governor's Office to Tai Ping Theatre on 3 August 1942. While the repatriation policy was in effect, Tai Ping Theatre in Western District was used to provide free food and accommodation to those waiting for boats to take them to mainland China. Land tax and entertainment tax certificates issued by the Revenue Division of the Governor's Office to Tai Ping Theatre on 3 February 1943. Identity card issued by the Governor's Office to closely monitor and control the movements of Hong Kong's population. Utility bill receipt during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong: Receipt for payment of a water bill, 1942.