Photo: 豊臣秀吉画像 （佐賀県立名護屋城博物館所蔵）

In history there are many heroes. Most of them are conquerors or invaders but admired his achievements by his people. Are they really heroes? On the view of the conquered or invaded people, they are merciless murderers or devils. For Example, TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi is one of the Japan’s greatest heroes in the middle age, but devil in Korea.

How about western historical figures, such as Napoleon, Hittler, Starline, and Columbus? So many people died during the periods, involving their own soldiers. They say they fought to defend their countries. In a mean it may be true, but the motif of them must be their desire to be a hero, ignoring so many people’s sacrifices.

Hittler was elected legally

Who owe more responsibility for the dead people and their families? Hittler or citizens who supported passionately or did not resist his rise? Can’t people see the heroes in history as egoistic murderers、controlling the mind of the people through media? Unfortunately, this devil structure is continuing even now.

It is understandable there was common view in then advanced countries to look down the people of under developing countries, and now try to associate with them in democracy manner. However, those under developing countries that have been exploited have doubts for the policies of the advanced countries.

So, how should we solve this mutual distrust and create coexistence?