Japan grapples with its past 80 years after World War II

As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender, “history wars” intensify. Groups like the Society for the Dissemination of Historical Fact deny atrocities, claiming Japan acted in self-defense and liberated conquered nations. Critics like Yuji Hosaka highlight Japan’s failure to address past wrongdoings, including the Nanjing Massacre.