Originally published on October 17, 2019.
Continuing from the previous chapter, this article draws on a dialogue between Miyawaki Junko and Takayama Masayuki to discuss South Korea’s anti-Japanese sentiment, the psychological division of Koreans in Japan, the danger of Japan adapting itself to South Korean falsehoods, the need to teach the historical facts of the Japan-Korea Annexation Era and the Taiwan Governance Era in Japanese history textbooks, and the necessity of breaking away from the Tokyo Trial view of history.

October 17, 2019.
They must not be half-heartedly indulged.
Instead of lending an ear to what South Koreans claim, Japan must return to the past and steadily convey the truth.
The following is a continuation of the previous chapter.
Do Not Indulge Them Half-Heartedly.
Miyawaki.
They must have somehow heard these things as old stories from their grandfathers and grandmothers.
That is why, inwardly, they have pro-Japanese feelings.
But politically, they are anti-Japanese, so they become psychologically divided.
It is the utmost form of polarization.
Takayama.
Even so, I cannot feel at all that they are “pitiful” or that we should “forgive anti-Japanese sentiment.”
Miyawaki.
I feel the same way.
Therefore, what Japan should do is deal with South Korea with confidence, in an independent form rooted in Japanese culture.
There is absolutely no need to adjust ourselves to the other side.
South Korea is a world of lies, and if we adjust ourselves to those lies, both sides will end in unhappiness.
If Japan becomes resolutely strong and repels America and China, South Korea will probably think of becoming Japanese once again.
Since that would mean returning to the beginning of South Korea, would South Koreans not accept it with delight?
Takayama.
I have had enough of that. (laughs)
Miyawaki.
There are also many Koreans in Japan, but it is precisely they who can be said to be divided and distorted beings.
I understand that it is painful, but that turns into dependence, and at times like the recent Shukan Post case, it stands out in a bad way.
Takayama.
They discarded their own names and obtained Japanese names, and yet they still criticize Japan.
The criticism of Shukan Post also feels a little too easy.
Miyawaki.
They must not be half-heartedly indulged.
Instead of lending an ear to what South Koreans claim, Japan must return to the past and steadily convey the truth.
As one proposal, Japan should create sections in its history textbooks titled “The Japan-Korea Annexation Era” and “The Taiwan Governance Era,” and there firmly teach children the historical facts from childhood.
If that is done, whatever South Korea may say, Japan will be able to stand up to it properly.
Takayama.
And Matsumoto’s book should be translated into Korean and made available for them to read.
Then they should be allowed to choose for themselves.
Miyawaki.
Because they have nothing that forms the foundation of a people, such as history and culture, they can say whatever they like.
Takayama.
Both Japan and South Korea need to acquire a true view of history.
Japan must break away from the Tokyo Trial view of history implanted by America.
South Korea should look honestly once again at history, including Japanese imperial rule, and start over from now.