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Sasakawa, Ryoichi

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Fascism and Philanthropy: Understanding Why the Japanese Foreign Affairs Office Protects Fujimori

Sasakawa, a Respected War Criminal

by Denis Boneau

17 May 2004

Leader of a Japanese fascist party, Ryoichi Sasakawa developed a private army to exploit Manchuria and Mongolia. Convicted of the worst crimes during World War II, he was not tried by the Allies but he was retrained by the United States for their struggle against Communism. With the support of (…)