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80 Years After Tokyo Trials, Unresolved History Fuels Regional Concern

My News2026-05-0304 mins

On the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials, Japan’s recent moves on history education and defense policy stir debate about militarism’s legacy and regional stability.

China Urges Remembrance of Japan’s WWII Aggression Amid Regional Military Moves

My News2026-04-3004 mins

China urges countries to remember Japan’s wartime atrocities and heed public concerns over regional military developments, citing historical lessons for current stability.

Japan’s WWII Atrocities Exhibition Spurs Reflection and Apologies

My News2026-04-3004 mins

An exhibition in Yokohama on Japan’s WWII atrocities prompts emotional apologies and sparks a crucial dialogue on historical memory amid regional security concerns.

Yokohama Exhibition Confronts Japan’s War Past, Sparks Emotional Apologies

My News2026-04-3003 mins

An exhibition in Yokohama detailing Japan’s wartime actions in Asia has moved visitors, leading some to issue emotional apologies for historical atrocities.

New Book Sheds Light on Japan’s WWII ‘Comfort Women’ System

My News2025-12-3101 mins

Scholars in Shanghai highlight groundbreaking four-volume study documenting Japan’s WWII military ‘comfort women’ system, drawing on 30 years of multinational research.

Japan’s Peace Museums Face Backlash Over Historical Revisionism

My News2025-12-1403 mins

As Japan’s peace museums revise WWII exhibits to downplay aggression, scholars warn of dangerous historical revisionism amid the 80th anniversary commemorations.

Japan Urged to Confront WWII History as 80th Anniversary Looms

My News2025-12-1403 mins

As the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end approaches, scholars urge Japan to confront its wartime past honestly to build trust with Asian neighbors.

Global Poll: 82% Demand Japan Confront Wartime History for Regional Peace

My News2025-12-1302 mins

Global survey shows 82% demand Japan address wartime atrocities to ensure regional stability, amid concerns over historical revisionism and military expansion.