The Navy's Idols, the Supply Ships "Irako" and "Mamiya" - Ramune and Rice Balls that Soothed Soldiers

Food is a very important part of life. You can minimize your place to live and clothes, but cutting back on food can cause a lot of problems, and it was especially important for the military, who were deployed to harsh conditions. May 30, 1940, was the day that the supply ship Irako, belonging to the former navy, was laid down. It was like an idol for the navy at the time, and was very popular with the soldiers along with another supply ship, Ma…