The Historical Science Society of Japan, the Japanese Historical Council and 14 other renowned groups of historians and educators in Japan have urged Japanese politicians to stop distorting facts about the nation's wartime sex slavery.
In a joint statement Monday, the groups noted that Japanese politicians and mass media argue that there is no evidence women were forced to serve at Japanese military brothels during the war.
The scholars said the continued denial is "unjust," stressing that the existence of forced sex slavery has been proven through surveys and historical records.
The groups also said if some politicians and media continue to take an irresponsible attitude, it will send a message to the international community that Japan does not respect human rights.
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