To mark the 70th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan, Xinmin Evening News invited many of the country’s leading scholars of Japanese studies to unravel for readers the mystery of how Japan’s historical development went astray, and why Japan still refuses to fully admit its guilt, apologize, and settle accounts with its past.
Why is it so hard for Japan to apologize? What lies beneath the surface?
The International Department of Xinmin Evening News invited leading domestic experts in Japanese studies to contribute to the 35-chapter book Why Is It So Hard for Japan to Apologize? Examining more than 30 angles, including Japanese national character, cultural values, and political traditions, the book thoroughly unravels this mystery for readers. Professor Tang Zhongnan, an expert on Japan, praised it as the most promising work among thousands of articles and hundreds of books for explaining the difficulty Japan has in apologizing.
About the Authors
Wang Weixin is deputy editor-in-chief of Xinmin Evening News and editor-in-chief of Xinmin.com. He currently oversees, among other things, the international section of Xinmin Evening News.
Hu Lingyuan is deputy director, professor, and doctoral supervisor at Fudan University’s Center for Japanese Studies in Shanghai. In 2003, he published the book The Resonance and Development of Civilizations: A Study of Sino-Japanese Cultural Relations (Current Affairs Press), and has also published several books on Japanese studies as chief editor or co-editor.
I think this book is very interesting! It explains the reasons why Japan finds it difficult to apologize from many angles, and gives me a deeper understanding of Japanese history and culture. I especially like the expert opinions in the book, which are very enlightening. Moreover, the content of this book is very substantial and the language is easy to understand. It is like chatting with a friend, making it easy to read. Recommended to friends who are interested in Japanese issues!
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