Japan's post-World War Ⅱ diplomacy was shaped by the legacy of the war,which encompassed its responsibility towards victimized countries due to wartime damage and consequences,as well as the interpersonal relationships established during the conflict.Through the assistance of"old friends"like former Japanese soldiers Keiji Suzuki and Shigemoto Okuda,as well as Ne Win,a member of Burma's"Thirty Comrades",Japan-Burma relations after the War managed to transcend the constraints of Ja-pan's invasion history.This was achieved through war reparations and economic aid,fostering a friendly relationship between the two nations.Simultaneously,Japan's involvement with the"Thirty Comrades"during the war attracted increasing attention,becom-ing a significant factor in Japan's policy towards Burma.Building upon this foundation,Japan selectively remembered its wartime history and constructed a historical narrative that emphasized its support for Burma's independence.This narrative propagated the notion of a"special relationship"between Japan and Burma,which not only fueled Japan's sense of duty to assist Burma but also served as a means to distort the historical facts of Japan's invasion.
World War Ⅱhistorical legacyhistorical memoryspecial relationship theoryJapan-Burma relations
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