Mishima Yukio’s Suicide and “The Sea of Fertility”

The sword used by Mishima Yukio in his suicide and its scabbard. (© Jiji)

Mishima Yukio’s body is transported out the commandant’s office at the headquarters of the Ground SDF Eastern Command in Ichigaya, Tokyo. (© Jiji; pool photo)

Mishima Yukio’s will, addressed to the Tate no Kai (Shield Society) before his death. (© Jiji)