# Understanding Japan's approach to its wartime past

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Published: 2026-08-14T13:13:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2721549
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## Resource

August 15 marks 81 years since Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II. Yet eight decades later, Japan's failure to fully confront its history of aggression remains a source of concern. From downplaying wartime atrocities to questioning aspects of the postwar settlement, efforts to reshape historical narratives continue to raise questions about Japan's commitment to learning the lessons of the war and regional peace.

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