The Japanese were much worse than they are portrayed in the movies, especially in the war they were at their worst.

 

That's a valid point. The Japanese military's actions during World War II, particularly in Asia and the Pacific, were often brutal and inhumane. While movies and media often focus on the atrocities committed by the Nazis, the Japanese military's crimes against humanity are less well-known, but equally horrific.

Some examples include:

1. The Nanking Massacre (1937): Japanese troops killed an estimated 150,000-300,000 civilians and prisoners of war in China's capital city.

2. Forced labor and internment: Millions of people, including prisoners of war and civilians, were forced into labor camps and subjected to harsh conditions.

3. Comfort women: Thousands of women, mostly from Korea and China, were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military.

4. Biological and chemical warfare: The Japanese military conducted experiments and attacks using biological and chemical agents, causing widespread suffering and death.

5. Mass executions and massacres: Japanese troops committed numerous mass executions and massacres throughout Asia, including the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.

yr important to acknowledge and remember these atrocities, and to learn from history to prevent similar crimes from happening again. However, it's also important to recognize that the vast majority of Japanese people today do not support or condone these actions, and that Japan has made significant efforts to come to terms with its past and make amends.