Journal of Japanese Studies. 2004

Author: Institute of Japanese Studies, Nankai University
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Historical issues hold an important position in China-Japan relations. Some scholars argue that the root and responsibility of the China-Japan historical issue lie in Japan, not China. Historical issues are irreconcilable and cannot be shelved. The inability of leaders of China and Japan to visit each other hinges on Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi repeatedly visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, which enshrines Class-A war criminals, ignoring the feelings of the Chinese people.
Introduction: Historical issues hold an important position in China-Japan relations. Some scholars argue that the root and responsibility of the China-Japan historical issue lie in Japan, not China. Historical issues are irreconcilable and cannot be shelved. The inability of leaders of China and Japan to visit each other hinges on Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi repeatedly visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, which enshrines Class-A war criminals, ignoring the feelings of the Chinese people.