It is true, sadly, that much of contemporary Japan is in near total denial about the events of WW II, even though Japanese scholarship may be focusing on it.
FYI.. Iris Chang was interviewed on C-span's "Booknotes" after the book came out. It was a marvelous program. I believed it's archived on the website, and if so, I recommend that you view it. Regards..
FYI..see #13..best..
You are welcome. Thanks for the information re the book notes interview. I believe that was the interview with Mr. Lamb. Yes, it was excellent.
Incidentally, I think I have read everything about her regarding the reasons for her suicide, but everything I read is speculation. Have you read anything definitive as to her reasons other than she was depressed five months ago and had to be hospitalized? Also, several of her close friends appear to suggest that she felt so strongly about the injustices that others suffered that she suffered also and this may have contributed to her demise.
Personally, none of these explanations seem plausible to me. She appeared to be such a strong, determined person, young and energetic, and fiercely driven to achieve her goals. I just find the idea that she would take her own life very strange. She had so much to live for: career, goals, husband and a two year old son. Just puzzling.