Part One: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Modern Japan
Behind the Bastards
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Dark Legacies of Imperial Japan
This chapter explores the disturbing historical practices of sexual violence and forced labor during Japan's imperialist expansions, emphasizing the exploitation of women and the interconnectedness of organized crime and state power. It highlights the Yakuza's role in supporting fascist ideologies and the oppressive labor systems created under the guise of rehabilitation. The discussion reveals the brutal realities of racism and violence that permeated both Japanese and Western imperialism, ultimately critiquing the inhumane practices justified by fascist narratives.
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