> Unfortunately, the denial of the Rape of Nanking and the denial of the war
> crimes committed by leaders of the Imperial Army appears to be increasing,
> as revisionist textbooks are now being approved by local schools and
> right-wing politicians are becoming more powerful and more vocal.

Mr. Schaal

As an interesting perspective, see this:
http://www.japanesestudies.org.uk/articles/Askew.html

Masayuki