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As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender, “history wars” intensify. Groups like the Society for the Dissemination of Historical Fact deny atrocities, claiming Japan acted in self-defense and liberated conquered nations. Critics like Yuji Hosaka highlight Japan’s failure to address past wrongdoings, including the Nanjing Massacre.