This paper provides the reader with a basic understanding of what `memory` entails and how political memory has developed in Japan. In particular, this paper focuses on how the Second World War is...Show moreThis paper provides the reader with a basic understanding of what `memory` entails and how political memory has developed in Japan. In particular, this paper focuses on how the Second World War is remembered by conservatives in Japan (primarily the LDP) and how their stance towards apologising is reflected in the annual Ceremony for the War Dead addresses from 2005 up until 2016. The methodology used to analyse these addresses is a derivative of Kiyoteru Tsutsui`s method which looked at changing stances/perspectives on Japan`s war legacy, of both liberals and conservatives in Japan, from 1950 up until 2014.Show less
