Japan's Right-Wing Reacts Against Films Depicting WWII Atrocities by China and South Korea

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

As Asia-Pacific approaches the **80th anniversary** of the end of **World War II**, Japan's conservatives express concerns over a "history war" in **2025**.
Films like **731** and **Harbin** are accused of being **revisionist propaganda** that incites hostility towards Japan from regional competitors.
**Yoichi Shimada**, a member of Japan's far-right Conservative Party, argues that such films could significantly influence younger generations' perceptions of history.
The film **731** showcases the **horrific experiments** conducted by Japan's Unit 731, while **Harbin** tells the story of a Korean independence hero's assassination plan against a Japanese leader.
Experts emphasize that these productions are part of a broader strategy to remind the US of historical alliances and reinforce anti-Japanese sentiments.