Every August, Japanese media outlets offer specials on World War II and accounts of survivors’ wartime experiences. These features center around Aug. 15, the date when Emperor Hirohito announced ...
The last time Japan’s army came to the Philippines in big numbers was during World War II, amid an invasion that left the country in ruins. But that was 80 years ago. Now, the Philippines wants ...
As Asia-Pacific prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, conservatives in Japan warn that the nation faces a “history war” in 2025 as regional rivals release films and ...
Adjunct Professor (Teaching) of History and Affiliated Faculty, USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and ... to be placed at eight former World War II confinement sites starting in 2026.