Tokyo, Japan. 1940-09. General Hideki Tojo (centre) proposes a toast with the German Ambassador ...

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Accession Number P02223.001
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Maker Department Of Photo Service, Kyodo News Service
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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Tokyo, Japan. 1940-09. General Hideki Tojo (centre) proposes a toast with the German Ambassador to Japan, the Italian Ambassador to Japan and officers from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The occasion was the signing of a defence agreement between Japan, Germany and Italy. The tripartite pact was signed at the official residence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Note the German and Japanese flags in the background. (Copyright. Not to be reproduced without written permission of Kyodo News Service, 2-2-5, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105, Japan) (Formerly Y069)