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Tohoku area of Japan
Joined December 2009
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Today is 8/15, when Japan memorializes the end of WW2. My thought: As an educator in Japan, I believe cultural critique needs nuance, avoiding assumptions & harsh judgments. Japan has both pacifist and martial aspects. True reconciliation requires empathy, patience & growth.
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