Why should we stop calling them 'Comfort Women'? When discussing the history of the Japanese Occupation Era, we habitually use the term 'Comfort Women.' However, this name, originated by the Japanese military, is essentially a cruel 'whitewashing euphemism.' By continuing to use terms left behind by the perpetrators, we unintentionally downplay the suffering of the victims. We must promote a name change to 'Military Sexual Slaves' to restore historical truth.
During World War II, the Japanese army committed various war crimes during their occupation of Singapore, including the Sook Ching Massacre, the abuse and killing of British and Australian prisoners of war, forcing Malay, Chinese and Eurasian women to serve as sex slaves, and forcibly requisitioning food supplies that led to widespread famine, among others.
This is a brief biography of Japanese Navy Admiral Shigeyoshi Inoue, covering his political stance during World War II, military decisions (especially the Bombing of Chongqing), and his post-war life and statements on 'atonement.' The article highlights the historical contradiction between his 'pro-British-American' background and his implementation of indiscriminate bombing during the Bombing of Chongqing, citing criticism from the invaded people that he never apologized for the slaughter of Chinese civilians.