i really don’t know how to rate this book. on one hand, it was an incredibly fascinating read. seeing japan’s point of view before WWII/their view on imperialism was eye-opening. as someone who’s moved to japan it puts into perspective even modern politics 

that being said, i don’t want to rate the book which justified the exploitation of asia, comfort women, unit 731, etc 5 stars

if you’re interested in history, or reading a new perspective oft not taught in western school, definitely give it a read. its short, so not much time is lost