Hi, I’m someone very interested in Melanesian history and I’ve been having trouble finding any real info on Japanese activities in the region. How did each of the hundreds of tribes and peoples in the region interact with them? Was there any resistance? If so, was it common and/or organized? Did any ally with the Japanese? How did the Japanese view them racially? To what degree did Japanese settler colonialism occur in the area? Did any join the IJA? These are some of the many questions I have and yet the internet seems to be letting me down in information. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated. I’m well aware the Andamans are completely separate from Melanesia in just about every way but the problem is the same, can’t find any info on how the natives interacted with the Japanese, so I included it as well. Thank you.
by Capercaillie21