Hitler's Mein Kampf returns to Japanese schools as 'teaching material'

Japan has approved using Hitler's autobiography and Nazi manifesto Mein Kampf in schools for educational purposes.

The decision sparked anger and questioning across Japan, with media believing the move will lead to a strict response from regulators.

But the government said their decision is grounded on previous examples.

A high-school teacher surnamed Yamamoto said the government's response is absurd.

"By way of such response, the government is deceiving the public and finding excuses for their actions. They are not trustworthy."

The decision came just weeks after the controversial Imperial Re-script on Education in schools was approved with the same purposes.

According to many historians, the Re-script, which focuses on patriotism and loyalty to the Japanese Emperor, was one of the primary sources for promoting obedience and moral certitude which helped give rise to militarism in Japan.

Speaking of the Rescript, Yamamoto said the rise of right wing could put his country in danger.

"During Abe's terms, these people became active. Currently, Japan is in grave danger. As a common and conscientious teacher, I feel concerned."

After Japan's surrender and the end of the World War II, the Rescript was banned from formal reading.

But it once again came under limelight earlier this year in a video showing some Japanese pupils reading the Rescript, triggering mass anger in Japan's neighbors including China.

China suffered over 35 million casualties during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

During a Tuesday's press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang again urged the Japanese government sincerely reflect on its wartime history.