This article sheds light on a suppressed issue from WWII Japan where casualties, in this case, 40 deaths, were often reported as 'minor' in order to downplay the grim reality of war. It takes a retrospective look at how the government used media manipulation techniques to control public perception and maintain morale during this devastating period. By analyzing past news reports, it gives a more comprehensive and real view of the wartime situation.

In the context of Japan, this story brings to the forefront the power of the media and the role it played throughout the nation's darker periods. It sparks discourse surrounding media ethics, the significance of truthful reporting, and the extent of governmental influence, resonating with recent instances of media corruption in Japanese society.

Similar to the United States and Europe, media censorship and manipulation have played significant roles during wartimes. However, unlike Japan where the government heavily controlled the media during WWII, the US and EU had more diverse media landscapes due to the presence of private networks that often acted as a counterweight to official reports.