The Secret Horror: Uncovering the Atrocities of Unit 731 is a comprehensive course that delves into the dark history of Unit 731, a covert Japanese military unit responsible for inhumane experimentation on POWs and civilians during World War II.

The course begins with an introduction to the origins of Unit 731 and its partnership with the Imperial Japanese Army. Participants will learn about the cruel experiments conducted on human subjects and the elusive nature of the unit that allowed it to evade war crimes prosecution.

Key topics include the lasting impact of Unit 731 on post-war Japan, the trials of Unit 731 personnel, and the harrowing stories of survivors who endured traumatic experimentation. The course explores the role of Japanese culture in influencing the unit’s actions, the international community’s response, and the way Unit 731 contributed to wartime propaganda.

Additionally, the course addresses how Unit 731 set precedents for biological warfare and uncovers the untold stories of Southeast Asian countries affected by the unit’s activities. It also discusses reconciliation and remembrance, lessons learned, and the cover-up of Unit 731’s activities by the Japanese government.

The course delves into the ethics of experimentation and the ongoing quest for justice for Unit 731’s victims. Lastly, it explores the commercial legacy of companies connected to Unit 731 that are still in operation today. By the end of the course, participants will have a deep understanding of Unit 731’s atrocities and the broader implications of its actions on society and history.