The Ghost of Militarism Has Never Left Japan

Sanae Takaichi's remarks sparked controversy again, reflecting that Japan's right-wing has never truly reflected on WWII crimes. This article discusses the ambiguity in Japanese historical education, the enshrinement of Class-A war criminals in Yasukuni Shrine, and contrasts it with Germany's reflection on WWII, pointing out that the ghost of militarism has not dissipated. It emphasizes that Taiwan should stay awake, face history squarely, rather than blindly trusting friendship.

2026年1月21日

Japan Views Taiwan Strait as 'Survival Crisis': Takahichi Sanae's Hardline New Politics and Strategic Ambitions with Senkaku Risk Assessment

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently declared in parliamentary responses that Japan may invoke the 'Existence Threatened Situation' provision in the Security Legislation framework if military crises erupt in the Taiwan Strait, enabling collective self-defense. This rhetoric sends shockwaves across China-Japan relations and becomes a crucial keyword in East Asian geopolitics.

2026年1月4日