Philippine Literature During the Japanese Period (1941 - 1945)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key historical figures, dates, literary forms, and publications during the Japanese Period in the Philippines (1941-1945).

Japanese Period (1941 - 1945)

A period in Philippine history described as a 'Dark period' with themes of brutalities, poverty, and brave guerillia exploits, during which Philippine literature in English came to a halt.

December 8, 1941

The date on which the Japanese attacked Manila.

January 2, 1942

The date the Japanese occupied Manila, set up a Council of State, and started propaganda to remold the Filipinos.

October 14, 1943

The date the Japanese declared the Philippines and Jose P. Laurel was elected president.

Jose P. Laurel

The individual who was elected president of the Philippines on October 14, 1943.

Tagalog

An official language declared during the Japanese occupation alongside Nihonggo, which led Filipino writers to turn to writing in Filipino.

Nihonggo

The language declared as an official language in the Philippines alongside Tagalog during the Japanese occupation.

HÁIKU

One of the three types of poems that emerged in Filipino poetry during the Japanese period.

TANAGA

One of the three types of poems that emerged in Filipino poetry during the Japanese period.

KARANIWANG ANYO

One of the three types of poems that emerged in Filipino poetry during the Japanese period.

TRIBUNE

One of the only English newspapers, along with the PHILIPPINE REVIEW, that was not stopped by the Japanese during the occupation.

PHILIPPINE REVIEW

One of the few newspapers in English that was allowed to continue during the Japanese occupation, along with the TRIBUNE.

Juan Laya

A writer who used to write in English but turned to Filipino because of strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese regarding writing in English.

LIWAYWAY

A weekly publication placed under strict surveillance during the Japanese occupation until it was managed by a Japanese named Ishiwara.

Ishiwara

The Japanese individual who managed the weekly publication LIWAYWAY after it was placed under strict surveillance.