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Historical Realities and Post-2026 Historiographical Perspectives on Japanese Slavery and Forced Labor

"The term "japanese slavery" encompasses a complex and deeply sensitive historical discourse spanning feudal eras, the institutionalized bondage of the Tokugawa period, and the massive state-sponsored mobilization of forced labor during the expansion of the Japanese Empire leading up to and through World War II. In modern historical analysis, researchers differentiate between indigenous systems of indentured servitude, such as the nuhi and jonin classes of ancient and medieval Japan, and the systematic exploitation of millions of civilian laborers and prisoners of war across the Asia-Pacific region during the mid-20th century. This article exa..."

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