ABSTRACT
Over the past fifteen years, Northeast Asia has witnessed growing intraregional exchanges and interactions, especially in the realms of culture and economy, and there has even been considerable discussion about establishing an East Asian community.2 Still, the region cannot escape the burden of history. Wounds inflicted in times of colonialism and war are not yet fully healed and have become highly contentious diplomatic matters. Historical and territorial issues continue to provoke anti-Japanese sentiments in China and Korea, whereas the Japanese suffer from “apology fatigue,” questioning why they must continue to repent for events that took place more than six decades ago. Increased regional interaction has not diminished the importance of disputes over the past.
