Why did the Japanese act so brutal, demonic and inhumane despite their illustrious heritage?

by violscraper
Question by La Ultima Mandala Mata: Why did the Japanese act so brutal, demonic and inhumane despite their illustrious heritage?
You all know the history and it's history.
(Thank God Japanese people are more humane nowadays)

The Japanese cultural upbringing places emphasis on honor, integrity, respect and humanness.

Yet..

The Japanese were horribly vile in their military conquests.

This is obviously a huge contradiction.

I want to know the reason why there is so much

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