Japanese professor urges gov't to face history to move forward

Japan must face its wartime history by upholding the Murayama Statement unambiguously in order to move forward, Kazuhiko Togo, a professor of international politics at Kyoto Sangyo University, writes.

Japanese biological weapons leave bitter legacy in China: Russian experts

Biological weapons should never be applied anywhere, and the civilized world will not tolerate such crimes against humanity, said two Russian experts on the history of the World War II (WWII).

Confession: Unspeakable cruelty of wartime Japan

A total of 31 confessions from Japanese war criminals will be published online starting Tuesday to expose crimes committed by Japan in China during World War II.

Abe statement to be touchstone for S. Korea-Japan ties: S. Korean FM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's landmark statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War II (WWII) would become a touchstone for future relations between South Korea and Japan, Seoul's top diplomat said Wednesday.

Video Series on War against Japan's Aggression

The State Archives Administration has published a video series on the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to depict historical events and honor the Chinese fighting spirit.

All veterans against invaders deserve thanks

Will a nuclear attack victim become an attacker?

It is becoming increasingly clear that Japan is close to becoming a major regional military power "thanks to" the efforts of Japanese right-wingers.

Scars spur battle over Okinawa's 'war relics'

A simple tent sits by the seashore in the Henoko district of Okinawa's Nago city. Nearby is the area in the city of Ginowan that has been designated as the new base for US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

Tokyo 'should regain trust' by following path set by Germany

If Japan wants to reconcile with China over wartime history, it should look to the example set by Germany, a senior Chinese scholar of Japan studies told China Daily.

All veterans against invaders deserve thanks

Later generations should always bear in mind what these veterans contributed to the war that prevented this nation from being subjugated by the foreign aggressors.

Japan under pressure to express true remorse for past aggression

Whether Japan chooses the path of pacifism or relives the country's militarist past is not only about China, but also about Asia and the world.

Abe has historic chance to seize

Missing this historic opportunity will simply convince China and the ROK that healthy ties with their neighbor are impossible while Abe is in office.