Core Viewpoint - The event commemorating the 88th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre highlights the need for Japanese society to confront historical truths and seek a peaceful future, as emphasized by the founder of the "Continuing the Memory of Nanjing" organization, Matsumoto Tamaki [1] Group 1 - The gathering attracted approximately 150 participants, with many expressing that the Japanese government must deeply reflect on its wartime crimes and acknowledge historical facts [1] - Participants noted that the Nanjing Massacre is largely forgotten in Japan, with school textbooks referring to it as the "Nanjing Incident" in a trivialized manner [3] - There are ongoing claims in Japan that the Nanjing Massacre is a fabrication by China, which underscores the necessity for Japanese citizens to continue revealing the truth and advocating for an apology from Japan to China [5] Group 2 - Attendees expressed deep concern regarding erroneous statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi [6] - Participants criticized the push to amend Japan's constitution, which originally prohibits war, arguing that it undermines the constitution and enables Japan to gradually prepare for war [8] - There is a clear opposition among participants to the current actions of the Japanese government, which they believe are leading the nation towards war, posing risks to both the Japanese people and the world [9]