Videos tagged with Patrick Phillips

This video explores the surprising use of opium-laced 'Golden Bat' cigarettes by the Japanese military during WWII, not for their own troops, but as a tactic to pacify the Chinese population and fund the war. Despite weaponizing narcotics against enemies, Japan strictly prohibited drug use internally due to past opium epidemic effects. The discussion highlights the historical context and the strategic branding of 'Golden Bat' for its popularity in China.

This video explores Japanese military tobacco from the early 1900s through WWII, focusing on brands like 'Hikari' and 'Hakko.' It details how commercial cigarettes were adapted for military use and how US Intelligence examined them for opium. The 'Imperial Gift Tobacco' is highlighted as a high-end item featuring the chrysanthemum crest.

This YouTube video announces the pre-order of a new book from Headstamp Publishing titled "Tobacco of the Emperor." The book, authored by Patrick Phillips and photographed by James Rupley, focuses on Japanese cigarettes and related materials from the turn of the 20th century to the end of World War Two. It covers the general history of tobacco in Japan, its use in the military, details on Japanese cigarette brands and packaging, associated accessories like pipes and lighters, and foreign cigarettes consumed in Japan. The book is available for pre-order through a Kickstarter campaign for another project, "Clockwork Basilisk," and can be purchased as a standalone item or an add-on. A special "Japanese bundle" combining this book with "Swords of the Emperor" and exclusive extras is also offered.