Every nation indulges in revisionist history to some extent—the victors just usually have more liberty to write their own narratives.
Not that I endorse revisionism either way.
But pragmatically speaking, Japan’s not really in a position to dwell on the past. Given that the entire world is falling apart, this is a time to be alert & forward-looking.
“(W)ith contempt shall I fling my glove in the world’s face; then shall I stride through the wreckage a creator!”The chaos is no accident, of course.
— Marx
[ Every nation indulges in revisionist history to some extent—the victors just usually have more liberty to write their own narratives.
Not that I endorse revisionism either way.
But pragmatically speaking, Japan’s not really in a position to dwell on the past. Given that the entire world is falling apart, this is a time to be alert & forward-looking. ]
At least they are not being “guilt-ed to death” like the Germans and committing suicide for no damned good reason by inviting in millions of inbred islamic savages...