Registration of Premises by Owners

The Japanese Military Government issued an order on 23 July 1942, mandating property owners to register at the "Registration of Premises Office". Property owners were also required to submit applications and ownership evidence to obtain recognition from the Japanese Military Government.

The Registration of Premises by Owners came into effect on 1 August 1942, requiring registration with the Japanese Military Government for dwelling houses, shops, factories, storage places, and all other buildings. HKRS138-19-26 (1942)

The Registration of Premises by Owners came into effect on 1 August 1942, requiring registration with the Japanese Military Government for dwelling houses, shops, factories, storage places, and all other buildings. HKRS138-19-26 (1942)

The Japanese Military Government imposed taxes on premises, with a tax rate of 20% of the property’s "rental value" determined by the Head of the Revenue Office, collected in four periods. HKRS138-19-26 (1942)

The Japanese Military Government imposed taxes on premises, with a tax rate of 20% of the property’s "rental value" determined by the Head of the Revenue Office, collected in four periods. HKRS138-19-26 (1942)

The registration records of the King’s Theatre (also known as Yu Lok Theatre). The Japanese Military Government frequently requisitioned the theatre for propaganda events. HKRS57-6-3090 (1942)

A floor plan of the King’s Theatre (also known as Yu Lok Theatre). HKRS57-6-3090 (1942)

The first Hong Kong Public Welfare Lottery draw occurred on 2 June 1944 at the King's Theatre (also known as Yu Lok Theatre). XN000006 The Hongkong News (3-6-1944)

The registration records of the "Nipponese National School" at 26 Higashitaisho-dori (now Kennedy Road). HKRS57-6-8937 (1942)

A floor plan of the "Nipponese National School". HKRS57-6-8937 (1942)

A modification and renovation plan for the "Nipponese National School". HKRS913-1-735 (1942)

The Japanese Military Government promoted Japanese language education in Hong Kong as shown in an article of The Hongkong News article introducing Japanese syllables. XN000006 The Hongkong News (8-2-1942)

The "Governor" Rensuke Isogai visiting a school to inspect the teaching of Japanese language. XN000006 The Hongkong News (24-6-1942)

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