March 10, 2015 – “Statement adviser to Abe: Acknowledge Japan waged ‘war of aggression’” (Japan Times)
“Shinichi Kitaoka, president of International University of Japan and an expert on Japanese diplomatic and political history, wants Abe to…
March 10, 2015 – “Japan marks 70th anniversary of Tokyo firebombing, Abe pledges peace ahead of key war statement” (Shanghai Daily)
“Japan on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo during World War II in which a…
March 10, 2015 – “Merkel advises Japan to settle ‘comfort women’ dispute” (Japan Times)
“Japan and South Korea share values,” Merkel reportedly told Okada. “It’s better to resolve the . . . issue properly.”
March 9, 2015 – “Emperor Akihito meets with visiting German chancellor” (Asahi)
“German Chancellor Angela Merkel paid a courtesy call March 9 on Emperor Akihito, during which they talked about topics related…
March 9, 2015 – “Deadly wartime firebombings of Tokyo and other Japanese cities largely ignored” (Asahi)
“On March 10, 1945, U.S. B-29 bombers flew over Tokyo in the dead of night, dumping massive payloads of cluster…
March 9, 2015 – “Germany’s Merkel addresses WW2 reconciliation in Japan” (BBC)
Merkel on reconciliation as an exchange of recognition of past wrongdoing and (for)giving: “During her lecture – at the headquarters of…
March 9, 2015 – “China hints at possible invite for Japanese leader to World War II 70th anniversary parade” (Radio Australia)
“China will welcome all national leaders to a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War…
March 9, 2015 – “China’s Growing Military Is A Top Security Concern Among Japanese: Poll” (International Business Times)
“According to results of a public opinion poll released by the Japanese government, China’s military expansion and emphatic claims in…