Front, stylized as FRONT, was a propaganda photo magazine which featured photographs of Japanese war heroes between 1942 and 1945 during World War II.

History and profile

Front was established in 1942.^[1] It was modeled on the Soviet propaganda magazine entitled SSSR na Stroike (Russian: USSR in Construction).^[1] The publisher of Front was Tōhōsha (Japanese: Far East Company) which was founded by Okada Sozo in 1941 to launch the magazine.^[1] The Japanese International Press Photography Association also involved in the publication of the magazine under the direction of the army general staff.^[2] The magazine had 15-language editions which were distributed by the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.^[2] Its format was large, and the magazine featured photos and photomontages for propaganda purposes.^[3] Major contributors of Front were Ihei Kimura who also edited the magazine and Hiroshi Hamaya.^[2] The magazine ceased publication in 1945.^[1]

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