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In east Asia, the Second World War remains a controversial issue. Historian Rana Mitter visits Tokyo to explore how Japan remembers the conflict - through its movies.
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In East Asia, the Second World War remains a controversial issue. Historian Rana Mitter visits Tokyo to explore how Japan remembers the conflict - through its movies. Show more
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