There’s a “thorough investigation” being conducted by Japan police concerning the vandalism of books related to Anne Frank in Tokyo.
Public libraries are victims of the apparent destruction of Anne Frank novels, the young Jewish girl tormented by Nazis under the rule of Hitler during World War II.
The statement made by Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet secretary, followed after news of over 200 copies of “The Diary of Anne Frank” and connected books being deliberately damaged in Tokyo libraries. The harsh acts were first noticed in late January, as reported in BBC
It’s still unknown who the culprits are and what their motives could be but Jewish rights groups are becoming involved and demanding answers.
"If these cases are confirmed, it cannot be tolerated, and is extremely regrettable. This is a shameful act and I am confident that the police authority is making a thorough investigation," said Mr. Suga according to WSJ
After Frank passed away in a concentration camp at the young age of 15, her diary was published. She became a significant symbol for that time period and the horrors that she and many others endured.