Japanese solider studio | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Japanese solider studio

Japanese solider studio
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says taken in Hong Kong though no real way to check. Curious about the story behind this - who was the guy not in uniform sitting down? The soldier's arm band says Gendarme which suggests he was based in an British/International colony. (from photo album from captured soldier)

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Saturday, January 1, 1944