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The Memory and Legacy of the Asia-Pacific War in the Philippines: Part 1

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This special issue examines the complex dynamics of war memory in the Philippines within the broader Asia-Pacific geopolitical context. The Philippine war experience serves as a crucial case study in understanding the intersections of historical trauma, collective memory, national identity formation, and regional geopolitics.

Guest editors: John Lee Candelaria (Hiroshima University) and Karl Ian Cheng Chua (University of the Philippines Diliman)

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Research Article

  • Erased from Memory: Underrepresentation of Filipino Victims of the Asia-Pacific War in Japanese Visual Media

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  • Esteban Córdoba Arroyo
  • Journal:
    Asia-Pacific Journal / Volume 24 / 2026
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    03 March 2026, e9
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  • The Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942–1945) caused the loss of 500,000–1,000,000 Filipino lives—a tragedy largely erased from Japanese visual media. A 2017 study of Japanese television and a 1980–2023 study of Japanese films found Filipino victims scarcely represented or omitted entirely. Unlike Chinese and Korean victims, whose narratives remain visible owing to activism and diplomatic pressures, Filipino experiences have been marginalized. This study reveals Japan’s selective war memory and advocates for addressing overlooked histories and fostering inclusive media representation to enhance societal cohesion and strengthen Japan’s international relations.