Djawa Tengah
The Dutch colonial name for the province of Central Java, Indonesia. It was a significant agricultural region and a source of vital resources for both the Dutch and Japanese forces during World War 2.
Djawa Barat
The Dutch colonial name for the province of West Java, Indonesia. It was a major center of resistance against the Japanese occupation and was home to several important military bases during World War 2.
Djepara
A coastal town in Central Java, Indonesia, known for its shipbuilding industry. During World War 2, Djepara’s shipyards were used by the Japanese to build warships and other vessels.
Djombang
A town in East Java, Indonesia, known for its religious significance. During World War 2, Djombang was a center of resistance against the Japanese occupation, particularly among the Muslim population.
Djoko
A nickname for the Indonesian nationalist leader Sukarno. Djoko was used by his supporters during the struggle for independence from the Dutch and later during the fight against the Japanese occupation.
Djoko Tjokroaminoto
An influential Indonesian nationalist leader and founder of the Sarekat Islam (Islamic Union) in 1912. Tjokroaminoto’s organization played a significant role in promoting nationalist sentiment and resistance against the Dutch.
Djoko Soeprapto
An Indonesian military leader who played a key role in the resistance against the Japanese occupation during World War 2. He was later a prominent figure in the Indonesian National Army (TNI).
Djatiwangi
A town in West Java, Indonesia, known for its oil deposits. The Djatiwangi oil fields were a strategic target for both the Dutch and Japanese forces during World War 2.
Djengkol
A type of fruit used in Indonesian cuisine, particularly in the province of West Java. It was a common food source for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) soldiers during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, and was sometimes used as a source of protein in the Dutch military during World War 2.
Djatiroto
A town in East Java, Indonesia, known for its agricultural production. During World War 2, Djatiroto was a key source of food for the Japanese military occupation forces.