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Database on Japanese War Crimes during WWII

Database on Japanese War Crimes

This is a database for research and teaching on Japanese war crimes during WWII and the post-war memory issues.

This database collects and catalogs relevant information in print, videos, DVDs and other sources regarding the followings:

• Major War Crimes: Massacres (in Nanjing & other places), biological warfare (Unit 731 et al), sexual slavery (“Comfort Women”), slave labor system, inhumane treatment of POWs, looting & destruction of cultural properties
• Memory Issues: Testimonials from victims & perpetrators, denials by perpetrators and others, textbook revision, popular cultures, lawsuits, etc.
• Government Documents: Government official documents regarding the war and war crimes from Japan, China, Korea(s), the United States and other countries
• Redress and reconciliation: Relevant activities and organizations in Asia, Europe and North America
• Publications: Scholarly works, memoirs, artistic and musical works

Contributors

• Yue-him Tam
• Fan Zhang
• Edgar(Yijian) Li