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Elementary school students’ Peace Education lessons have included excerpts from manga by atomic bombing survivor since 2013.
”Military” designation has been absent from certified teaching materials for more than a decade.
Critics said “Maruta Shiga” was a reference to human experimentation during World War II, but some see the same problem in his new name.
Critics say “Maruta Shiga” is a reference to human experimentation in Japan-occupied China.
An American wartime propaganda video has one Japanese citizen reflecting on his nation’s societal structure today.
Appearance on TV show was still being promoted up to one day before scheduled performance.
Photo surfaces following overseas concert by BTS as band continues to gain international popularity.
61-year governmental partnership brought to a close as Osaka mayor cites lack of necessary “deep trust.”
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