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This is a collection of photographs published in the fall of 1971 by an anonymous photographer (listed as a "Student Collective" in The Japanese Photobook 1912–1990), before Okinawa's return to Japan. It was likely the work of photography students from a vocational school or university, and the book seems to have been published out of a desire by mainlanders who, despite constantly talking about the "Okinawa problem" and lacking a sense of personal involvement, felt compelled to reflect on the reality of Okinawa, change their ways of thinking, and take action. The photos depict a reality of Okinawa far removed from that of the mainland, including a city of Naha where everything has become "Americanized" and English-language buildings and signs are rampant, a Pepsi Cola factory on the main island, families with mixed American and Japanese residents, the Koza riots, and demonstrations by local residents. In addition, the series of anti-American actions in Koza are depicted through photocopying, and the monochrome and vertical/horizontal layouts are ingeniously designed, making this a "photo book" that conveys the author's attention to detail. (Although there is no photographer's credit, the book is signed by Etsuo Sekiya with the publication year, and it is believed that Sekiya's illustrations were used.)