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Or the Japanese, with their codex of honour, Bushido, an enemy that surrender lose his honour. Thats why allied prisoners to the Japanese did face a hard treatment.
You originally state that Bushido is the reason for the sadistic behavior. Now you are saying it is because "The non existence of law and a code of honour did open the gates to cruel and sadist behaviour. It was even more supported by the leaders. The Japanese government did create a climate where abusive behaviour did become the norm. Out of this norm, the most sadist and cruel people could bring their sick behaviour into light."
That it happened because the govt created a conducive climate and encouraged sadistic behavior. I would agree with that.
I am still curious to know whether you will claim that the Japanese's conduct was due to some conceptual acceptance of Bushido after you listen to the entire on that book.