We beat up Germany left and right, but anyone who’s been to the Air Force Museaum at Wright-Pat can tell you where a downed pilot would have preferred:
Germany: Until near the end, not only well-fed, but health care and dental care. Near the end things started to break down somewhat. Nearly all made it home.
Japan: 50% chance of survival, at best. Torture. Geneva Convention did not exist to them.
Bushido is the code they played by. Surrender was dishonorable.