OK. If that's true it's certainly a concern.
How do you know this?
Wikipedia has this to say:
"There is a widespread perception, outside Japan, that there is a reluctance inside Japan to discuss such events (atrocities) or admit that there were war crimes. However, the controversial events of the Japanese imperial era are openly debated in the media, with the various political parties and ideological groups taking quite different positions. What differentiates Japan from Germany and Austria is that in Japan, there is no restriction to the freedom of speech in regard to this matter, while in Germany, Austria and some other European countries, Holocaust denial is a criminal offence."
Also:
Germany was a signatory to the Geneva Convention and as such was forced to admit to both legal and moral crimes.
Japan was not a signatory to the GC. Many Japanese therefore accept only moral responsibility.
Anyway
My point is not to defend Japan. My Dad was at Pearl December 7, 1941 and fought them in 20 of the 22 major Pacific battles from the decks of the USS Enterprise. But today, I fear them FAR less than I do the Chinese and I just think they could be used more effectively as a counter. While economically weaker than in the past, they are still a very powerful economic force and once boasted an impressive world class military. I think it's time, while still keeping control, to better utilize them. It's been 65 years since VJ Day.
Spending time in Japan in the 90’s while working.
Probably the most racist people on the planet, They beat the South African’s hands down. While there, the Japanese I was working with didn’t know I spoke Japanese. Their side conversations were most interesting.and insulting.