It’s 70 years after World War II, and the whole world has been keenly watching Japan’s remembrance of this period. I’m quoted in this NYT article by Martin Fackler about the Japanese Emperor and Empress’s[…]
Tag: Japan’s history problems
History’s not standing in the way
Observers of poor relations between Japan and South Korea often lament that history sustains poor relations between the two countries. In a new article at Foreign Affairs, I argue that this gets the causal arrow[…]
Going Retro in Japanese Education?
What do leg warmers, Wham, and this NYT article on Japanese education all have in common? A very 1980’s vibe. There is a lot to like about Michael Fitzpatrick’s article, starting with its premise that[…]