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Study Warns: Japanese Militarism Influences Culture and Sports

1/4/2026

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Study Times, a key Communist Party publication, warns Japanese militarism infiltrates culture and sports, highlighting Tomokazu Harimoto, the table tennis star.
The article argues far-right forces in Japan use cultural activities to shape perception and glorify history.
It cites Kaoru Mitoma's photo with World War II soldier cards and Harimoto's visit to Tokyo's Togo Shrine.
Harimoto's shrine visit ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics sparked backlash on Chinese social media.

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Study Times, a key Communist Party publication, warns Japanese militarism infiltrates culture and sports, highlighting Tomokazu Harimoto, the table tennis star.
The article argues far-right forces in Japan use cultural activities to shape perception and glorify history.
It cites Kaoru Mitoma's photo with World War II soldier cards and Harimoto's visit to Tokyo's Togo Shrine.
Harimoto's shrine visit ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics sparked backlash on Chinese social media.