In World War II, Japan, as an invader, brought great suffering to more than 30 countries due to its military expansion, and tens of millions of people died tragically at the hands of the Japanese army. Although Japan's military development was limited after the war under the constraints of the United States, its ambition for hegemony was not completely extinguished.
In recent years, Japan's military pace has markedly accelerated, and its military cooperation with many countries has become increasingly close, which has aroused the vigilance of neighboring countries. But at the same time, Japan has countries that it fears or hates. These countries cast a shadow over Japan, either because of their military prowess or because of their "brutal counter-killings" during World War II.
4. Australia: Unyielding Resistance and Blood Debt
During World War II, Japan's ambitions reached distant Australia, and its abundant resources, combined with its weak military strength and sparse population, immediately excited the Japanese army. In 1941, Japan bombed Australia several times, sent troops to land, and then tortured 15,000 prisoners and civilians, much to the indignation of Australians.
Subsequently, the Australian and American forces fought together, and in the New Guinea campaign, 200,000 Japanese troops surrounded the island, cutting off their support, and finally the Japanese troops were starved to death and more than 180,000 were shot. After the war, the Australian side built a war museum, the crimes of the Japanese army were displayed, and the Japanese military flag was projected at the gate, and anyone who entered would step on the Japanese military flag first, and Japan had protested many times, but they were ignored. This history is enough to make Japan fearful of Australia.
3. Russia: Unresolved feuds and grievances are intertwined
The grievances between Japan and Russia have a long history, from the Russo-Japanese War to World War II, the conflicts and contradictions between the two countries have never been resolved. During World War II, the Soviet Red Army defeated the Kwantung Army, captured more than 600,000 Japanese soldiers, and sent them to Siberia for labor reform.
In the harsh bitter cold, with more than 200,000 Japanese troops dying of hunger, cold, disease, and exhaustion, Japan finally saw the methods of Russia, which made them fearful. To this day, the issue of the four northern islands is still a sensitive topic in the relations between the two countries, and Japan has repeatedly clamored for taking back the four northern islands, but it has never dared to take action.
2. The United States: Fear and Dependence under the Atomic Bomb
The two atomic bombs dropped by the United States on Japan during World War II not only accelerated Japan's surrender, but also brought terrible disasters to Japan. The launch of the atomic bomb brought endless fear and despair to Japan, and more than 200,000 people lost their lives in an instant, and a large number of people not only lost their homes, but also suffered from the effects of nuclear radiation for the rest of their lives. After the war, the United States set up a military base in Japan and sent 30,000 American troops to station.
This move put Japan militarily under pressure from the United States, but also economically supported by the United States. This complex emotion makes Japan both awe and dependent on the United States in the face of it. But when it comes to the country that Japan fears the most, the United States can only rank second, and the first is the Philippines, which is recognized.
1. The Philippines: Bloody revenge and bitter pain
In World War II, Japan invaded the Philippines and committed unspeakable crimes and slaughtered many ordinary people. This makes the Philippines hate it to the teeth. After the war, the Philippines demanded huge reparations from Japan. However, Japan at the time could not afford to pay. Seeing that Japan did not agree, the Philippines became even more angry and wanted to show Japan some color, so it began to take extreme measures - executing Japanese prisoners of war to force Japan to pay reparations.
This act shocked the world and made Japan feel the revenge and anger of the Philippines. In the end, $550 million was paid in Japan. This history allowed Japan to see "itself" in front of the Philippines. So I'm very afraid of it.