Core Viewpoint - Japan must deeply reflect on its historical responsibilities and completely sever ties with any actions that beautify or cover up its history of aggression, in order to genuinely pursue a path of peaceful development and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community [1][4]. Group 1: Historical Reflection - The article emphasizes the importance of remembering history not to perpetuate hatred, but to uphold peace, highlighting Japan's militaristic past and the severe human rights violations it committed during its invasions [1][2]. - Japan's acknowledgment of its wartime actions is seen as a litmus test for its moral integrity and commitment to peace, suggesting that only by establishing a correct historical perspective can Japan shed its historical burdens and gain respect from Asian countries and the international community [1][3]. Group 2: Current Political Context - The article notes that despite Japan's historical commitments, right-wing forces in Japan continue to undermine historical accountability, such as visiting Yasukuni Shrine and downplaying wartime atrocities in educational materials [2][3]. - Japan's recent military actions, including increasing defense budgets and relaxing weapon export restrictions, are viewed as contradictory to its post-war peace commitments, raising concerns among Asian neighbors and the international community about Japan's strategic direction [2][3]. Group 3: Sino-Japanese Relations - A correct approach to historical reflection is deemed essential for the reconstruction and development of Sino-Japanese relations, with past commitments made in the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement highlighted as foundational [3]. - The article warns that recent provocations by Japanese politicians regarding Taiwan and the portrayal of China as a threat in defense documents undermine the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations and challenge the post-war international order [3].

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the need to reassess the World Anti-Fascist War from a broader perspective, highlighting China's significant contributions and resistance during the conflict [1][2] - It argues that the mainstream narrative often overlooks the decisive roles played by China and other Global South countries in combating fascism and militarism [1] - The article points out that the historical experiences of Kenya and other Global South nations are similar, having faced foreign invasions and struggles for national liberation [1] Group 2 - The aftermath of World War II saw a powerful wave of national independence across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, leading to the collapse of colonial orders imposed by Western powers [2] - The article calls for the rejection of historical revisionism and the restoration of historical truths regarding the contributions of China and other Global South nations [2] - It criticizes narratives that downplay the responsibilities of aggressors and instead portray them as victims, which undermines the sacrifices made by those who fought against oppression [2]

山田朗在讲座后说，近年来日本的历史修正主义思潮广泛蔓延，特别是对侵华战争的认知方面，错误观 念大量传播，"'日中战争'完全就是日本对中国的侵略战争，但有人不愿正视其真实面貌，这种倾向非 常糟糕"。他还说，日本如果不认真反省侵略战争的历史，未来重新走上军国主义道路的风险就会一直 存在。 展览主办方代表竹冈健治表示，日本社会长期以来对"战争加害"关注不足。若不能正视并讲述日本在战 争中对亚洲各国实施的加害史实，日本有关和平的主张就很难取信于世界。 据新华社东京8月9日电 （记者李子越、杨智翔）9日，日本明治大学教授山田朗在民间团体主办的"战 争加害图文展"期间呼吁日本正视战争中的加害责任，警惕历史修正主义思潮蔓延，防止军国主义复 活。 "战争加害图文展"由日本民间团体"促进记忆传承神奈川之会"自2016年起举办，聚焦二战期间日本对外 国的加害历史等内容。本届展览自8月8日至15日在横滨市举行，展出了南京大屠杀、731部队、毒气 战、慰安妇等相关史料。多名历史学者受邀在展览期间举办讲座。 山田朗在展览期间举办专场讲座，批评日本从战后开始不断"淡化战争责任"。他呼吁，应通过加强对战 争历史的反思，提升民众辨别历史真相 ...

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the need to reassess the contributions of China and other Global South countries in the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, which has been overshadowed by a narrow Western-centric perspective [1] - It highlights that the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan was a central front and an important pillar in the global anti-fascist struggle, positioning China as the Eastern main battlefield [1] - The article notes that countries like Kenya share similar historical experiences of foreign invasion and the struggle for national liberation, linking their past to the broader context of the Second World War [1] Group 2 - The post-World War II era saw a powerful wave of national independence across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, leading to the collapse of colonial orders imposed by Western powers [2] - The article calls for the rejection of historical revisionism and the restoration of historical truths, criticizing attempts to downplay the roles of China and other Global South nations in the war [2] - It argues that distorted narratives focusing solely on the Axis powers' suffering at the war's end ignore their responsibilities for initiating invasions and committing war crimes, thereby obscuring the suffering endured by the Chinese people [2]

"战争加害图文展"由日本民间团体"促进记忆传承神奈川之会"自2016年起举办，聚焦二战期间日本 对外国的加害历史等内容。本届展览自8月8日至15日在横滨市举行，展出了南京大屠杀、731部队、毒 气战、慰安妇等相关史料。多名历史学者受邀在展览期间举办讲座。 山田朗在讲座后接受新华社记者采访时说，近年来日本的历史修正主义思潮广泛蔓延，特别是对侵 华战争的认知方面，错误观念大量传播，"'日中战争'完全就是日本对中国的侵略战争，但有人不愿正 视其真实面貌，这种倾向非常糟糕"。他还说，日本如果不认真反省侵略战争的历史，未来重新走上军 国主义道路的风险就会一直存在。 展览主办方代表竹冈健治对新华社记者表示，日本社会长期以来对"战争加害"关注不足。若不能正 视并讲述日本在战争中对亚洲各国实施的加害史实，日本有关和平的主张就很难取信于世界。 新华社东京8月9日电（记者 李子越 杨智翔）9日，日本明治大学教授山田朗在民间团体主办的"战 争加害图文展"期间呼吁日本正视战争中的加害责任，警惕历史修正主义思潮蔓延，防止军国主义复 活。 山田朗在展览期间举办专场讲座，批评日本从战后开始不断"淡化战争责任"。他呼吁，应通过加强 对战争历 ...

同样参与筹办的中井恭子说，日本人如果不了解日本的加害历史，"历史会被重演"。她说，"像德国会在历史课中告诉学生加害历史，但日本 的历史教学中并不存在。" 【环球网报道】美国《赫芬邮报》日本版8月8日发文介绍在日本横滨市举行的"战争加害历史展"，展览揭露二战时期日军犯下的各种战争罪 行，告诫人们不能让历史重演。 据报道，"战争加害历史展"2016年首次举行，由日本民间人士自发筹办。从2016年开始一直参与展览筹办的竹冈健治表示："了解日本作为加 害者的历史非常重要，否则战争可能会被美化。在历史上日本侵略了周边国家，在谈论战争时不能忽略加害历史。" 展览所使用的资料由专家学者、历史博物馆和市民团体制作，内容包括"南京大屠杀"、"731部队"、"慰安妇问题"等等。竹冈健治说，他在小 学任教历史多年，但他发现在日本的历史教科书中很少谈及加害的历史。对于日本国内出现的企图否认、轻视本国作为加害者历史的"历史修 正主义"，竹冈健治表示，"包括教科书问题，我一直很关注历史修正主义，无论如何，我希望这不要成为主流。" 《赫芬邮报》日本版称，今年是"战后80周年"，但当下日本社会中充斥着否认、扭曲殖民地统治和加害历史的言论。当 ...

"学校教育对学生的思想形成具有很大影响力，如果这种（'威胁论'进校园的）趋势持续下去，将在年 青一代中助长好战、对外敌视的倾向。"日本前外务省官员孙崎享对记者说，"这是令人遗憾的现象"。 日本历史学者纐缬厚认为，向孩子们灌输一个邻国是"威胁"，会导致孩子们对这个国家产生偏见，削弱 他们的求知欲和了解这个国家的兴趣。"重要的是通过交流和学习历史文化知识，首先培养起理解和尊 重意识，加深友好和亲善意识。" "儿童版《防卫白皮书》是最不合适的教材。"纐缬厚在采访中强调，培养历史观念，首先要学习正确的 史实。 记者手记｜这是"最不合适的教材"——日本《防卫白皮书》进校园引担忧 新华社记者陈泽安 日本近日正式公布2025年版《防卫白皮书》，其中再度渲染"周边军事危险"。与此同时，今年，日本防 卫省首次向日本小学寄送儿童版《防卫白皮书》，引发关注和担忧。 据日本长崎广播电视台报道，防卫省近期已向日本全国约2400所小学寄送了约6100份面向儿童的《防卫 白皮书》。今年5月下旬，长崎市内67所小学收到了九州防卫局直接寄送的上述刊物。 记者在防卫省官网上查阅了这本名为《日本的防卫一目了然!——防卫白皮书2024》的儿童版《防 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the distortion of historical facts regarding the Marco Polo Bridge Incident (Lugouqiao Shibian) in Japanese textbooks, highlighting the deliberate omission of the true events surrounding the incident and the broader context of Japanese aggression in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War [1][3][4]. Group 1: Historical Context - The Marco Polo Bridge Incident occurred on July 7, 1937, when Japanese troops attacked Wanping City, marking the beginning of a full-scale invasion of China [1]. - Japanese textbooks describe the incident as a mutual conflict between Japanese and Chinese forces, misrepresenting the aggressor's role and obscuring the historical truth [3][7]. - Historical evidence indicates that Japan had significantly increased its military presence in Beijing prior to the incident, suggesting a premeditated plan to provoke conflict [6]. Group 2: Distortion in Education - Recent Japanese history textbooks have been found to replace factual accounts with narratives that portray Japan as a victim, thereby justifying its military actions [7]. - The portrayal of the incident in educational materials serves to mislead students and shape their understanding of history, potentially fostering a sense of nationalism based on distorted facts [3][7]. - Experts argue that this educational approach is part of a broader trend of historical revisionism in Japan, aimed at downplaying the country's wartime actions and responsibilities [7][12]. Group 3: Eyewitness Accounts - Eyewitness accounts from Chinese journalists and soldiers provide a stark contrast to the narratives found in Japanese textbooks, documenting the brutal realities of the conflict and the heroism of Chinese defenders [9][11]. - The accounts emphasize the sacrifices made by Chinese soldiers during the incident, highlighting their bravery in the face of overwhelming odds [11][12]. - The historical records and personal testimonies serve as crucial reminders of the true nature of the events, countering the sanitized versions presented in Japanese educational materials [9][12].

"卢沟桥事变是侵华日军自导自演的事件。这一点，日本史学界通过客观考证早已明确。尽管如此，日本 右翼仍编造谎言，试图将事件的责任推给中国军队。"日本历史学家纐缬厚日前接受记者采访时说，"当 前，这种捏造、歪曲、否定真实历史的历史修正主义依然笼罩着日本教育界和媒体界。这背后隐藏着的， 是日本不愿承认侵略，不愿承认'加害责任'的心态。" "1937年7月，日中两军在北京郊外的卢沟桥发生武力冲突，日中战争爆发""1937年7月7日，日军在北 京郊外的卢沟桥附近进行夜间演习时遭到不明枪击，8日拂晓，日军攻击国民革命军的阵地，两军陷入交 战"……这是目前日本东京书籍出版的初中教材《新编 新社会 历史》、令和书籍出版的《国史教科书 （第7版）》中关于卢沟桥事变的描述。 1937年7月7日，日本侵略者为达到以武力吞并中国的企图，悍然炮轰宛平城，制造了震惊中外的卢沟桥 事变。88年后，这场由日军主动挑起的侵略真相依然没能被记录在日本的教科书中。取而代之的是日中 双方对等的相互攻击，甚至颠倒黑白，污蔑中方先对日军开枪。而这类说法，与日本右翼洗脑机构——靖 国神社游就馆中的说辞完全一致。 过我常去玩的一片小松树林，当时驻守宛平县城 ...

在回忆录中，今井写道："当时，在七七事变前，东京政界消息灵通的人士中已流传着一个小道消 息：'七夕晚上，在华北会发生和柳条湖一样的事件'。" 来源：新华社 "1937年7月，日中两军在北京郊外的卢沟桥发生武力冲突，日中战争爆发""1937年7月7日，日军在北京 郊外的卢沟桥附近进行夜间演习时遭到不明枪击，8日拂晓，日军攻击国民革命军的阵地，两军陷入交 战"……这是目前日本东京书籍出版的初中教材《新编 新社会 历史》、令和书籍出版的《国史教科 书（第7版）》中关于卢沟桥事变的描述。 1937年7月7日，日本侵略者为达到以武力吞并中国的企图，悍然炮轰宛平城，制造了震惊中外的卢沟桥 事变。88年后，这场由日军主动挑起的侵略真相依然没能被记录在日本的教科书中。取而代之的是日中 双方对等的相互攻击，甚至颠倒黑白，污蔑中方先对日军开枪。而这类说法，与日本右翼洗脑机构—— 靖国神社游就馆中的说辞完全一致。 "卢沟桥事变是侵华日军自导自演的事件。这一点，日本史学界通过客观考证早已明确。尽管如此，日 本右翼仍编造谎言，试图将事件的责任推给中国军队。"日本历史学家纐缬厚日前接受记者采访时 说，"当前，这种捏造、歪曲、否定真实历史 ...