主题：南京大屠杀纪念-小国际里面的小讨论 （一） -- 马踏飞燕

说是日本人，其实上还有争议，琉球到底算不算日本的中国政府还没承认，这哥们还算诚恳，回信如下：

Dear XX,

Hello. I am Japanese and I have heard about Nanking. I actually heard it

when I was studying at my high school in Japan from an American teacher. I

have to admit, most people in Japan are not aware of Nanking due to the

new textbook issue you mentioned. I disagree with this issue, too. Japan

likes to change details so it is not considered as an oppressor. The

textbook will most likely be utilized by public schools. Private schools

have the ability to select their textbooks. I have to admit, I am not the

best person to talk to. I lived outside of Japan for most of my life.

Yasukuni has been a concern for quite a while, although Koizumi is no

longer the prime minister of Japan. Many people are aware of the Yasukuni

issue, and it was portrayed on television for quite a while. However, he

had argued that the war criminals took action for what they believed in,

and should be respected, although not worshiped. I personally don’t agree

with the prime minister visiting Yasukuni as everyone could obviously see

the result of his actions. However, if he is visiting Yasukuni not as the

prime minister of Japan, but as a normal Japanese citizen, then I believe

the issue is different. As long as he does not use government related

funds to visit Yasukuni, I think it is his choice.

I believe the media is partly involved in the scheme. On television, I

once observed the reaction of Chinese people towards Japan. The Chinese

were burning the Japanese flag and the picture of Koizumi. They were

vandalizing Japanese restaurants as well as kicking Japanese cars even

though the owner was Chinese. Yet, despite all the hatred they seem to

posses, when focusing on their private lives most were equipped with

Japanese electronics. They had songs of Japanese singers as tunes on their

phones. The inconsistency was quite annoying, and I am sure other Japanese

felt the same way.

I love Japan and I have much pride as a Japanese citizen, but I will

admit, the political system of Japan is corrupted. I come from Okinawa, a

small island south of Japan. Okinawa had a distinct culture and language

until Japan seized Okinawa and utilized it as a convenient source of money

and resources. Try looking up the issue of forced suicide in Okinawa. It

is also not mentioned in the textbooks and Okinawa is supposed to be part

of Japan. The government is trying to erase history, despite actual

testimonies of WWII survivors. I am sure the issue is focused upon more in

comparison to past years. Many people are aware of such issues. I have

also heard of the sexual slaves and I am sure, most people are aware of it

as well. I hope I was able to help.

Sincerely,