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How Japan Invaded China in World War II

Japan’s invasion of China in World War II began with the expansion of conflict after years of tension. Following the Marco ...

INTERVIEW/ Historian Masuda Hajimu: 'Social Warfare': An Undercurrent for Japan’s Road to War

Many narratives about World War II have emerged during the 80 postwar years, but one important question has not been ...

Ishiba statement tries to address Japan’s failure to avoid war

Outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Oct. 10 released a statement of personal reflections to mark the 80th anniversary ...

Famous for World War II apology, Japan's former PM dies at 101: Who was Tomiichi Murayama?

Murayama issued the 1995 proclamation on the 50th anniversary of Japan's surrender, expressing "deep remorse" over the ...
Anadolu Agency

Outgoing Japanese premier vows to pursue peace in rare World War II speech

Shigeru Ishiba says his historical views include 'feelings of remorse and apology,' in speech not approved by Cabinet for 1st time - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Richland Source

‘I just did my job. I was part of a team,’ says World War II sailor on 101st birthday

World War II veteran John "Jack" Cowell celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday by saluting his comrades in arms. Literally.
The Japan Times

Ishiba statement explores Japan's failure to avoid World War II

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba released a long-awaited personal statement on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II ...

Ishiba's statement on WWII explores Japan's failure to avoid war; statement stresses drawing upon lessons but sidesteps perpetrator responsibility: expert

Despite his impending resignation and opposition from his party's conservative forces, outgoing Japanese Prime Minister ...
The National Interest

China Is Celebrating Its World War II Victory with a Massive Military Parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi are expected to travel to China for the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan. On Wednesday, ...