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“After the end of the Second World War it was a categorical imperative for us to declare that we renounced war forever in a central article of the new Constitution.”

Quote by Kenzaburo Oe

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Kenzaburo Oe is a renowned Japanese author born on January 31, 1935. His works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and critical insights into social issues, making him a representative figure in post-war Japanese literature. more

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