Former soldiers and prisoners of war, academics, scholars and ordinary members of the public have set up a unique organization in Britain designed to examine the country's encounter with Japan in World War II.
The history study group hopes to encourage schools in both countries to properly assess aspects of the conflict.
Established in London last month, the Burma Campaign Society is the only nonrecriminatory forum for discussion of war-related issues between the two countries, its founders claim.
The organization hopes to become a forum for young and old in both countries to exchange views and debate historical material about the war. It has already set up a Web site and there are plans for e-mail exchanges between veterans and younger members.