Japanese were the über racists of Asia back then. They mass murdered Chinese and Filipinos for fun and sport. Not to mention Caucasian POWs
A lot of older Aussies cannot forgive or forget what the Japs did to our boys...and nurses!
Do you think 60 years changes a national character?
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Disturbing%20Truths/unit_731-japanese_evils.htm