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1. Hawaii

A. MESSAGES TRANSLATED BEFORE 7 DECEMBER 1941

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From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
2 December, 1940
(J17-K6)
#216

The following ships were observed at Pearl Harbor on the 1st:

Battleship: Texas type.....................................  1
        Total .............................................  1

Heavy cruiser:
  Indianapolis type .......................................  1
  Unidentified type .......................................  2
        Total .............................................  3

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Light cruiser:
  Honolulu type ...........................................  2
  Omaha type (1 in dock) ..................................  6
        Total .............................................  8

Destroyer: ................................................ 27
Submarine: ................................................  6
Special Service ship: 1 troop ship.........................  3
Also two destroyers off Waikiki.

JD-1: 268 13655 2 December, 1940               Navy Trans. 1-14-41 (2)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
20 December, 1940
(J17-K6)
#232

1. There was no ship movement in Pearl Harbor on the 19th.

2. On the same day I dispatched a man to Lahaina and learned that the fleet has not been in for over three weeks. Apparently training is being done elsewhere.

JD-1: 393 13868 20 December, 1940              Navy Trans. 1-23-41 (2)


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From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
24 December 1940
(J17-K6)
#234

It is reported that ships from the battleships down returned to Pearl Harbor on Dec. 20th and will stay until Jan. 4 (5th or 6th) on Christmas leave.

JD-1: 74 13380 24 December, 1940                 Navy Trans. 1-6-41 (2)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
6 January, 1941
(J17-K6)
#002 (in 2 parts-complete)

Re my message #234 of last year.*

Vessels seen in Pearl Harbor on the morning of the 5th were as follows:

Five battleships (New Mexico, Mississippi, and probably the Idaho as well as two of the Texas class) five heavy cruisers (one of the Portland class, three of the class ----- and one of the New Orleans); nine light cruisers (five) of the Honolulu class and four of the Omaha class); 37 destroyers: five destroyer tenders: two (patrol boats?); several special service ships (of which two seemed to be submarines, but it could not be definitely determined); two heavy cruisers in (dry dock?) one vessel-either a battleship or a cruiser, is outside the harbor.

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Key-shaped cranes, similar to those toward the stern of the Idaho class cruisers, are being constructed on the five light cruisers of the Honolulu class, on the extreme end of the after-deck.

It was also noted that the more modern masts have replaced the mainmasts which used to be on the four Omaha class vessels.

The vessels which were previously reported to be mine sweepers are, in reality, patrol boats, so please make corrections.

JD-1: 165 13495 6 January, 1941               Navy Trans. 1-10-41 (2)

*JD-1 74 (SIS #13380).


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From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
7 January, 1941
(J17-K6)
#003

Re my #002*.

Battleships New Mexico (flag), Oklahoma, Idaho, and Mississippi, together with many cruisers and destroyers left Pearl Harbor on the morning of the 6th for training. It is reported that they will return on the 12th?).

JD-1: 185  13525  7 January, 1941             Navy Trans. 1-10-41 (2)

*JD-1: 165.


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
9 January, 1941
(J17 K6)
#005

Re message #474* of last year from (Manila) to you.

It is reported that the light cruiser Cincinnati returned here from the Philippine Islands. This message sent to Washington and Manila.

JD-1: 434  13899  9 January, 1941               Navy Trans. 1-25-41 (7)

*Not available.


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
16 January, 1941
(J17 K6)
#011 (2 parts, complete)

Re my #008*.

1. The capital ships returned to Pearl Harbor immediately. The Pennsylvania arrived on the 14th.

2. The number of vessels seen in the harbor on the morning of the 16th was as follows: 5 battleships (Mississippi, New Mexico, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma), 5 light cruisers of the Omaha class (of which one is in dock), 19 destroyers, 2 destroyer tenders 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, about six small submarines, 1 submarine tender, 1 patrol boat, 7 vessels which may have been patrol boats, 3 transports.

The Yorktown is not in port.

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[5] 3. It is reported that the capital ships Arizona, Tennessee, California, West Virginia, Colorado and Maryland which are at present around the mainland, will return here by 1 February.

The CinCUS shifted the flag from the New Mexico to the Pennsylvania on 15 January.

JD-1: 629  14163  16 January, 1941             Navy Trans. 1-31-41 (2)

*Available, not translated; too garbled to read. (Re: U. S. Navy ship
movements.)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
21 January, 1941
(J17 K6)
#014

The aircraft carriers Lexington and Enterprise together with four destroyers arrived in Pearl Harbor from the mainland on the 21st.

JD-1: 563  14078  21 January, 1941            Navy Trans. 1-30-41 (2)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
28 January, 1941
(J17 K6)
#018

Re contents of my No. 11*.

1. Four battleships of the Colorado class and fourteen destroyers arrived in Pearl Harbor from the continent on the 27th.

2. The following vessels were seen in Pearl Harbor during the afternoon of the 27th, (the numbers in the parentheses represent the increase since the previous day); 9 battleships (4); 2 aircraft carriers; 1 heavy cruiser (1); 14 light cruisers (3); 4 old light cruisers of the Omaha class (1); 48 new destroyers (12); patrol boats, 5 Eagles (1) and 3 SC's (1); 1 submarine tender; 1 oil supply ship. There was also one destroyer lying outside of the harbor.

3. One cruiser of the 10,000 ton class and one light cruiser (both were included in the counts in the above paragraph) were alongside the repair dock. They were apparently being equipped with anti-U-boat wirings. and with antiaircraft guns.

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JD-1:747  14304  28 January, 1941                Navy Trans. 2-6-41 (2)

*JD-1: 629. Re: U. S. Navy ship movements (SIS #14163).


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo
February 6, 1941
J17-K6
#25

This morning I observed the following ships of war in Pearl Harbor:

8 battleships, 3 of which were of the San Francisco, Pensacola and

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New Orleans class. Of the r remaining, 3 were of the Honolulu class and 2 of the Omaha class.

16 destroyers

3 destroyer tenders

10 _ _ _ _ _

4 auxiliary ships.

Now, the airplane carrier Enterprise, accompanied by 14 or 15 destroyers and some 6 submarines, left on the morning of the 5th.

Have forwarded by mail in code form to Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.

ARMY #14405                                         Trans. 2/10/41 (7)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
21 February, 1941
(J17 K6)
#029 (In 2 parts, complete)

1. The capital ships and others departed from Pearl Harbor on the 13th and returned on the 19th. (It is said that they will depart again on the coming Wednesday and return on the following Wednesday).

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Judging from the statements by various sailors who were on these vessels, the training was apparently held in the vicinities of Kauai, Lahaina and Hilo.

2. The following vessels were seen in Pearl Harbor in the afternoon of the 20th.

Seven battleships (three of the New Mexico class, two of the Pennsylvania class, one each of the Oklahoma and California classes); four heavy cruisers, (two of the New Orleans class and two of the Portland class); ten light cruisers, (four of the Honolulu class; six of the Omaha class of which one is in drydock); thirty destroyers; three destroyer tenders; aircraft carriers, Yorktown and Enterprise; one troop transport; one submarine tender; (no submarines were visible).

Besides the above, three destroyers and one vessel of the Pensacola class were at anchor outside of the harbor, while one destroyer was sailing in the general direction of Lahaina.

Mailed to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle.

JD-1: 1189   14967   21 February, 1941          Navy Trans. 2-28-41 (2)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo
February 24, 1941
J17-K6
#31

The Enterprise came into port from the continent on the 21st, having transported 31 Army pursuit planes of the Curtiss-Hawk P36 classification. She immediately returned to the continent; (there is a rumor that she went on to Manila). I have observed the following ships in Pearl Harbor:

6 battleships, two of the New Mexico, two of the Pennsylvania, one of the Oklahoma, and one of the California type.

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4 heavy cruisers, two of the New Orleans, and two of the Portland class.

7 light cruisers, three of the Honolulu and four of the Omaha type.

The aircraft carrier Yorktown.

35 destroyers.

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3 destroyer tenders for those destroyers.

1 auxiliary ship.

3 hospital ships.

36 submarines.

Have forwarded by mail in code form to Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle.

ARMY 15149                                           Trans. 3/8/41 (2)


From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
27 February, 1941
(J17 K6)
#034

Re my #29*.

Apparently the Fleet goes to sea for a week of training and stays in Pearl Harbor one week. Every Wednesday, those at sea and those in the harbor change places. This movement was noted on last Wednesday, the 26th.

The following vessels were seen in Pearl Harbor on the 27th: 4 battleships (1 of the California class and 3 of the Maryland class); 4 heavy cruisers (all of the San Francisco class); 6 light cruisers (4 of the Honolulu class and 2 of the Omaha class); 25 destroyers of which 3 were outside of the harbor); 2 destroyer tenders; 1 troop transport; several transports; several submarines; and 2 submarine tenders.

The Yorktown was not in port. A vessel which appeared to be a heavy cruiser was anchored outside of the harbor.

JD-1: #1339  15165                             Navy Trans. 3-7-41 (2)

*JD-1: 1189; U. S. Navy ship movements in Pearl Harbor.


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From: Honolulu (Okuda)
To: Tokyo (Gaimudaijin)
10 March, 1941
(J18 K8)
#043

Vessels seen in Pearl Harbor on (9th) were the following:

Four battleships (two of the New Mexico class and two of the Pennsylvania class).

Five heavy cruisers (two of the class, ----- ----- one of the ----- class, and two of the ----- ----- class).

Six light cruisers (four of the ----- ----- class and two of the Omaha class).

Yorktown.

25 destroyers (------ -----).

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Two destroyer tenders.

Several submarines.

One submarine tender.

Several transports.

Mailed to Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle.

JD-1: 1842  15976                                Navy Trans. 4-5-41 (S)


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From: Honolulu
To: Tokyo
May 12, 1941
J18-K8
#78

Warships observed at anchor on the 11th in Pearl Harbor were as follows:

Battleships ...............................................     11
       Colorado, West Virginia, California, Tennessee, Idaho,
       Mississippi, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Arizona,
       Oklahoma, and Nevada.
     1 old battleship (a target ship, probably the Utah).
Heavy cruisers ............................................      6
     Pensacola class 1. class 1.
     _ _ _ _   _ _ _ _  class 1.
     _ _ _ _   _ _ _ _  class 1.
     San Francisco (?)  class 3.
Light cruisers ............................................     10
     _ _ _ _   _ _ _ _  class 5.
     Omaha class 5.
Destroyers ................................................   37(?)
Destroyer tenders .........................................       2
Submarine tenders .........................................       1
Submarines ................................................      11
Eagle boats (?) ...........................................      10
Transports ................................................ several

The airplane carrier "The Lexington", accompanied by two destroyers, is cruising off the east shores of Oahu Island.

ARMY 177784                                          Trans. 6-4-41 (2)


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From: Honolulu (Kita).
To: Tokyo.
May 26, 1941.
J18-K8.
#86

Warships anchored in Pearl Harbor on the 24th (2) and the 25th (?) were as follows: six battleships-the Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Nevada; light cruisers, seven, four of the - - - - - - - - class and three of the Omaha class; destroyers, nineteen; destroyer tenders, one; submarines, five, submarine tenders, one; - - - - - - - -, four; - - - -, one; large type oil tankers, two; transports, three, aircraft carriers (rest of message consisting of two groups unintelligible).

ARMY 19955                                            Trans. 7/24/41 (7)  

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From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo
June 14, 1941
J18-K8
#100

On the 11th (9) two English converted cruisers entered Pearl Harbor and are at present undergoing repairs at the old (?) dry docks.

ARMY 18805                                           Trans. 6/30/41 (2)


From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Washington
September 22, 1941
J-19 Circular #38. Message to Tokyo #173.

Re my message #166.[a]

A destroyer left port on the 16th bound for New Caledonia. Naval Captain G. T. GARGENLIEU, High Commissioner for Pacific territories under the jurisdiction of the DeGaulle Regime, and Commander G. GABANTER, Commander of Defense, took passage on this destroyer to take up their new posts.

ARMY 23095                                           Trans. 10-6-41 (2)

[a] Not available. 


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From: Tokyo (Toyoda)
To: Honolulu
September 24, 1941
J-19
#83

Strictly secret.

Henceforth, we would like to have you make reports concerning vessels along the following lines insofar as possible:

1. The waters (of Pearl Harbor) are to be divided roughly into five sub-areas. (We have no objections to your abbreviating as much as you like.)

Area A. Waters between Ford Island and the Arsenal.

Area B. Waters adjacent to the Island south and west of Ford Island. (This area is on the opposite side of the Island from Area A.)

Area C. East Loch.

Area D. Middle Loch.

Area E. West Loch and the communicating water routes.

2. With regard to warships and aircraft carriers, we would like to have you report on those at anchor, (these are not so important) tied up at wharves, buoys and in locks. (Designate types and classes briefly. If possible we would like to have you make mention of the fact when there are two or more vessels along side the same wharf.)

ARMY 23260                                            Trans. 10/9/41 (S)

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From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Washington
29 September 1941
(J19)
Circular #041
Honolulu to Tokyo #178

Re your #083*.

(Strictly secret.)

The following codes will be used hereafter to designate the location of vessels:

1. Repair dock in Navy Yard (The repair basin referred to in my message to Washington #48**): KS.

2. Navy dock in the Navy Yard (The Ten Ten Pier): KT.

3. Moorings in the vicinity of Ford Island: FV.

4. Alongside in Ford Island: FG. (East and west sides will be differentiated by A and B respectively.

Relayed to Washington, San Francisco.

JD-1: 5730 23312                            (D) Navy Trans. 10-10-41 (X)

*Not available.
**Available, dated 21 August.


From: Tokyo (Togo)
To: Honolulu (Riyoji)
15 November 1941
(J19)
#111

As relations between Japan and the United States are most critical, make your "ships in harbor report" irregular, but at a rate of twice a week. Although you already are no doubt aware, please take extra care to maintain secrecy.

JD-1: 6991  25644                            (Y) Navy Trans. 12-3-41 (S)


From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo
November 18, 1941
J-19
#222

1. The warships at anchor in the Harbor on the 15th were as I told you in my #219 [a] on that day.

Area A [b]- A battleship of the Oklahoma class entered and one tanker left port.

Area C [c] - 3 warships of the heavy cruiser class were at anchor.

2. On the 17th the Saratoga was not in the harbor. The carrier, Enterprise, or some other vessel was in Area C. Two heavy cruisers of the Chicago class, one of the Pensacola class were tied up at docks "KS". 4 merchant vessels were at anchor in Area D [d].

[a] Available, dated November 14. Code under study.
[b] Waters between Ford Island and the Arsenal.
[c] East Loch.
[d] Middle Loch.

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3. At 10: 00 a. m. on the morning of the 17th, 8 destroyers were observed entering the Harbor. Their course was as follows: In a single-file at a distance of 1000 meters apart at a speed of 3 knots per hour, they moved into Pearl Harbor. From the entrance of the Harbor through Area B to the buoys in Area C, to which they were moored, they changed course 5 times each time roughly 30 degrees. The elapsed time was one hour, however, one of these destroyers entered Area A after passing the water reservoir on the Eastern side.

Relayed to - - - - -.

ARMY 23817                                             Trans 12/6/41 (2)


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From: Tokyo (Togo)
To: Honolulu
November 18, 1941
J-19
#113

Please report on the following areas as to vessels anchored therein: Area "N", Pearl Harbor, Manila Bay [crossed out, LWJ] Honolulu, [a] and the Areas Adjacent thereto. (Make your investigation with great secrecy.)

ARMY 25773                                            Trans. 12/5/41 (S)

[a] Probably means Mamala Bay.


From: Tokyo (Togo)
To: Honolulu
November 20, 1941
J-19
#111

Strictly secret.

Please investigate comprehensively the fleet - - - - - bases in the neighborhood of the Hawaiian military reservation.

ARMY 25694  JD 7029                                   Trans. 12-4-41 (S)


From: Tokyo
To: Honolulu
29 November 1941
J-19
#122

We have been receiving reports from you on ship movements, but in future will you also report even when there are no movements.

JD-1: 7086  25823                            (Y) Navy Trans. 12-5-41 (2)


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B. MESSAGES TRANSLATED AFTER 7 DECEMBER 1941
From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo
November 24, 1941
J-19
#234 (Part 1 of 2)

Re your #114 [a].

Strictly Secret.

1. According to normal practice, the fleet leaves Pearl Harbor, conducts maneuvers and forthwith returns.

[a] Not available.

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2. Recently the fleet has not remained for a long period of time nor conducted maneuvers in the neighborhood of Lahaina Roads. Destroyers and submarines are the only vessels who ride at anchor there.

3. Battleships seldom, if ever, enter the ports of Hilo, Hanalei, or Kaneohe. Virtually no one has observed battleships in maneuver areas.

4. The manner in which the fleet moves :

Battleships exercise in groups of three or five, accompanied by lighter craft. They conduct maneuvers for roughly one week at sea, either to the south of Maui or to the southwest. Aircraft carriers maneuver by themselves, whereas sea plane tenders operate in concert with another vessel of the same class. Airplane firing and bombing practice is conducted in the neighborhood of the southern extremity of the island of Kahoolawe.

ARMY 26351 (Japanese)                                Trans. 12-16-41 (2)


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From: Honolulu
To: Tokyo
November 24, 1941
J-19
#234 (Part 2 of 2)

The heavy cruisers in groups of six carry on their operations over a period of two to three weeks, doubtless going to Samoa. The length of time that they remain at anchor in Pearl Harbor or tied up at docks is roughly four or five days at a stretch.

The light cruisers in groups of five spend one to two weeks in operations. It would seem that they carry on their maneuvers in the vicinity of Panama.

The submarines go out on 24-hour trips Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The destroyers, in addition to accompanying the principal units of the fleet, carry on personnel training activities in the waters adjacent to Hawaii.

Mine layers (old-style destroyers) in groups of - - - - -, have been known to spend more than three weeks in operations in the - - - - - area.

Furthermore, on the night of the 23rd, five mine layers conducted mine laying operations outside Manila harbor.

ARMY 26352 (Japanese)                               Trans. 12/16/41 (2)


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From: Tokyo (Togo)
To: Honolulu
November 28, 1941
J19-K9
#119

Re your message #243. [a]

Secret outside the Department.

Intelligences of this kind which are of major importance, please transmit to us in the following manner:

[a] Available in code under study.

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1. When battleships move out of the harbor if we report such movement but once a week the vessels, in that interval, could not only be in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands, but could also have travelled far. Use your own judgment in deciding on reports covering such movements.

2. Report upon the entrance or departure of capital ships and the length of time they remain at anchor from the time of entry into the port until the departure.

ARMY 25880 JD-7158                                    Trans. 12/8/41 (S)


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From: Honolulu
To: Tokyo
November 28, 1941
J-19
#238

Military report:

(1) There are eight "B-17" planes at Midway and the altitude range of their anti-aircraft guns is (5,000 feet ?).

(2) Our observations at the Sand Island maneuvers are:-number of shots-12; interval of flight-13 seconds; interval between shots-2 minutes; direct hits-none.

(3) 12,000 men (mostly marines) are expected to reinforce the troops in Honolulu during December or January.

(4) There has usually been one cruiser in the waters about (15,000 feet?) south of Pearl Harbor and one or two destroyers at the entrance to the harbor.

ARMY 25928  JD-7212                                   Trans. 12-8-41 (7)


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From: Honolulu (Kita)
1 December 1941
(J19)
#241 (In 2 parts, complete)

Re your #119*.

Report on ship maneuvers in Pearl Harbor:

1. The place where practice maneuvers are held is about 500 nautical miles southeast of here.

Direction based on:

(1) That direction taken when the ships start out is usually southeast by south and ships disappear beyond the horizon in that direction.

(2) Have never seen the fleet go westward or head for the "KAIUI" straits northwards.

(3) The west sea of the Hawaiian Islands has many reefs and islands and is not suitable as a ocean maneuver practice sea.

(4) Direction of practice will avoid all merchant ship routes and official travel routes.

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Distance based on:

(1) Fuel is plentyfull and long distance high speed is possible.

(2) Guns can not be heard here.

(3) In one week's time, (actually the maneuvers mentioned in my message #231** were for the duration of four full days of 144 hours), a round trip to a distance of 864 nautical miles could be reached (if speed is 12 knots), or 1152 nautical miles (if speed is 16 knots), or 1440 nautical miles (if speed is 20 miles) is possible, however, figuring on 50% of the time being used for maneuver technicalities, a guess that the point at which the maneuvers are held would be a point of about 500 miles from Pearl Harbor.

2. The usual schedule for departure and return of the battleships is: leaving on Tuesday and returning on Friday, or leaving on Friday and returning on Saturday of the following week. All ships stay in port about a period of one week.

JD-1:7294  26053                            (Y) Navy Trans. 12-10-41 (2)

*JD-1:7158
*Available dated 23 November. 


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From: Tokyo (Togo)

To: Honolulu

December 2 1941

J-19

#123

(Secret outside the department.)

In view of the present situation, the presence in port of warships, airplane carriers, and cruisers is of utmost importance. Hereafter, to the utmost of your ability, let me know day by day. Wire me in each case whether or not there are any observation balloons above Pearl Harbor or if there are any indications that they will be sent up. Also advice me whether or not the warships are provided with anti-mine nets.

ARMY 27065  JD 8007 (Japanese)                       Trans. 12/30/41 (5)

NOTE.-This message was received here on December 23.


From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo 
3 December 1941
(PA-K2)
#247

Ship report:

2nd. Military transport (name unknown) sailed out toward mainland.

3rd. RARIN came into port from San Francisco.

26065
JD-1: 7309                                  (Y) Navy Trans. 12-10-41 (2)

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From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo
3 December 1941
(PA-K2)
#245 (In 2 parts, complete)

(Military secret.)

From Ichiro Fuji to the Chief of #3 Section of Military Staff Headquarters.

1. I wish to change my method of communicating by signals to the following:

I. Arrange the eight signals in three columns as follows:

          Meaning                                              Signal
Battleship divisions including  Preparing to sortie.                1
 scouts and screen units
A number of carriers            Preparing to sortie.                2
Battleship divisions            All departed between 1st and 3rd.   3
Carriers                        Several departed between 1st and    4
                                  3rd
Carriers                        All departed between 1st and 3rd.   5
Battleship divisions            All departed between 4th and 6th    6
Carriers                        Several departed between 4th and    7
                                  6th
Carriers                        All departed between 4th and 6th    8

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2. Signals

I. Lanikai* Beach. House will show lights during the night as follows:

                                                                  Signal
One light between 8 and 9 p. m.  ................................    1
 "   "     "      9 and 10 p. m. ................................    2
 "   "     "     10 and 11 p. m. ................................    3
 "   "     "     11 and 12 p. m. ................................    4

II.
Two lights " 12 and 1 a. m. ................................ 5 " " " 1 and 2 a. m. ................................ 6 " " " 2 and 3 a. m. ................................ 7 " " " 3 and 4 a. m. ................................ 8

(Part 2)

III. Lanikai* Bay, during daylight

If there is a "star" on the head of the sail of the Star Boat it indicates signals 1, 2, 3, or 4.

If there is a "star" and a Roman numeral III it indicates signal 5, 6, 7, or 8.

Lights in the attic window of Kalama House** will indicate the following:

Times                        Signal|Times                         Signal
1900-2000 ...................... 3 | 2200-2300 ....................... 6
2000-2100 ...................... 4 | 2300-2400 ....................... 7
2100-2200 ...................... 5 | 0000-0100 ....................... 8

V.K.G.M.G.*** Want Ads.

A. Chinese rug etc. for sale, apply P. O. box 1476 indicates signal 3 or 6.

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B. CHIC. CO farm etc. apply P. O. box 1476 indicates signal 4 or 7.

C. Beauty operator wanted etc. apply P. O. box 1476 indicates signal 5 or 8.

3. If the above listed signals and wireless messages cannot be made from Oahu, then on Maui Island, 6 miles to the northward of Kula Sanatorium * * * * at a point halfway be- [24] tween Lower Kula Road and Haleakala Road (latitude 20° 40' N., longitude 156° 19' W., visible from seaward to the southeast and southwest of Maui Island) the following signal bonfire will be made daily until your EXEX signal is received:

Times                        Signal|Times                         Signal
From 7-8 .................. 3 or 6 | From 9-10 .................. 5 or 8
From 8-9 .................. 4 or 7 |

JD-1:7370                                   (M) Navy Trans. 12-11-41 (7)

*Between Waimanalo and Kailua Beaches on east coast of Oahu.
**A beach village on east coast of Oahu, 1 mile northwest of Lanikai.
***A radio broadcast station in Honolulu.
****At latitude 20-42-45 N., longitude 156-20-20 W. 


From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo
3 December 1941
(PA-K2)
#248

Ship report.

December 3rd. Wyoming and 2 seaplane tenders left port. No other movements.

JD-1:7310                                  (Y) Navy Trans. 12-10-41 (2)


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From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokio
December 4, 1941
PA-K2
#249

On the afternoon of the 3rd one British gunboat entered Honolulu harbor. She left port early on the morning of the 4th. She was roughly of the 1,100 ton class. She had but one funnel and carried one 4 inch gun fore and aft. - - - - - - - - - -.

Furthermore, immediately after the vessel entered port a sailor took some mail to the British Consular Office and received some mail in return.

ARMY 26161 (Japanese)                                Trans. 12/12/41 (2)


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From: Honolulu (Kita)
To: Tokyo
5 December 1941
(PA-K2)
#252

(1) During Friday morning. the 5th, the three battleships mentioned in my message #239* arrived here. They had been at sea for eight days.

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(2) The Lexington and five heavy cruisers left port on the same day.

(3) The following ships were in port on the afternoon of the 5th:

8 battleships.

3 light cruisers.

16 destroyers.

Four ships of the Honolulu class and - - - - - - - - - - were in dock.

JD-1:7280                                   (D) Navy Trans. 12-10-41 (2)

*Available. dated 29 November.


From: Tokyo (Togo)
To: Honolulu
December 6, 1941
PA-K2
#128

Please wire immediately re the latter part of my #123 [a] the movements of the fleet subsequent to the fourth.

ARMY 26158 JD 7381 (Japanese)                        Trans. 12/12/41 (5)

[a] Not available.


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From: Honolulu
To: Tokyo
December 6, 1941
PA-K2
#253

Re the last part of your #123. [a]

1. On the American Continent in October the Army began training barrage balloon troops at Camp Davis, North Carolina. Not only have they ordered four or five hundred balloons, but it is understood that they are considering the use of these balloons in the defense of Hawaii and Panama. In so far as Hawaii is concerned, though investigations have been made in the neighborhood of Pearl Harbor, they have not set up mooring equipment, nor have they selected the troops to man them. Furthermore, there is no indication that any training for the maintenance of balloons is being undertaken. At the present time there are no signs of barrage balloon equipment. In addition, it is difficult to imagine that they have actually any. However, even though they have actually made preparations, because they must control the air over the water and land runways of the airports in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor, Hickam, Ford and Ewa, [b] there are limits to the balloon defense of Pearl Harbor. I imagine that in all probability there is considerable opportunity left to take advantage for a surprise attack against these places.

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2. In my opinion the battleships do not have torpedo nets. The details are not known. I will report the results of my investigation.

ARMY 25877                                         Trans. 12/8/41 (2-TT)

[a] Not available.
[b] Kana spelling.

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From: Honolulu
To: Tokyo
December 6, 1941
PA-K2
#254

1. On the evening of the 5th, among the battleships which entered port were and one submarine tender. The following ships were observed at anchor on the 6th:

9 battleships, 3 light cruisers, 3 submarine tenders 17 destroyers, and in addition there were 4 light cruisers, 2 destroyers lying at docks (the heavy cruisers and airplane carriers have all left).

2. It appears that no air reconnaissance is being conducted by the

fleet air arm.

ARMY 25874 JD-7179                                 Trans. 12/8/41 (2-TT)
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