Japan's Contested War Memories

This is the online appendix to my first book, Japan’s Contested War Memories (Routledge, Hardback 2007, Paperback 2010). It provides supplementary resources and evidence for the arguments I make in the book. The main thesis is that, contrary to the impression of “a Japan unable to discuss or address the past” that is created by a focus on controversial war nationalism in English-language media, war memories are highly contested in contemporary Japan.

These pages are intended to illustrate the diversity in Japanese opinion and give a flavour of war discourses in various branches of the media. Links are also provided to the sites of individuals or organizations who are important participants in public war discourses in Japan. The online bibliography contains a link to online resources referred to in the book. However, some have moved, been updated or disappeared. Where possible, links are to the English pages, but most materials are only available in Japanese.  There are also a number of reviews in the press and academic journals. Please see the reviews page.

In the years since the publication of the book, a considerable literature has emerged on this issue and a number of issues have changed/developed quite significantly. Many of these changes are addressed in later papers and publications, but this online appendix also allows me to do a little updating. 

Unfortunately, a few small errors and typos crept into the book (and could not be fixed for the paperback). Please consult the erratum page. I apologize for these errors.