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Defining a ‘normal’ country: Japan’s long struggle between pacifism and the threats of a new era

Defining a ‘normal’ country: Japan’s long struggle between pacifism and the threats of a new era

Japan’s leader says the country needs a stronger military. This has prompted deep reflection and fierce debate about the country’s post-war legacy.

31.07.2026 10

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Simon Avenell

Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever

Since its surrender to Allied forces in 1945, Japan has undergone monumental change. Here are the key shifts of the past 80 years.

14.08.2025 20

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Simon Avenell