A Source: An American Article

In this substantive article written seven years ago, French addresses the goals of the Japanese government to instill nationalism in their populace. He examines the use of pop culture, symbolism, and textbook censoring to demonstrate the vast control that the ultraconservatives are exercising to return patriotism and pride to the nation. Additionally, French quotes people from a variety of demographics expressing the opinion that the Japan of today need not regret the actions of the past. French also looks briefly at the opposition to the government censorship both domestically and in other East Asian nations, yet he avoids bias with a professionalism worthy of the reputable New York Times. While French focuses more on government control of history, the article from The Japan Times looks more at opposition to textbook censoring.

French, Howard W. "Japan's Resurgent Far Right Tinkers with History." The New York Times 25 Mar. 2001. 11 Jan. 2008. http://www.nytimes.com.

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