In the 1930s, the Japanese military began distributing condoms to soldiers during campaigns to prevent venereal diseases and manage pregnancies. This initiative reflected a pragmatic approach to health and military efficiency, recognizing the importance of maintaining troop readiness. The widespread use of condoms during this period also marked a significant shift in attitudes towards sexual health and reproductive control within the military context.

The Japanese use of condoms during military campaigns in the 1930s became a subject in war poetry that examined masculinity and the human costs of conflict. Poets like Yosano Akiko addressed the complexities of war and its impact on personal and collective identity.