Bryan Mark Rigg’s academic credentials and his previous works, which often tackle controversial subjects, provide him with a sturdy platform from which to dive into complex historical narratives. His approach to *Japan’s Holocaust* is grounded in a desire to uncover and document the full extent of the impact of Japan’s military strategies on civilian populations during the war. Rigg uses a wide array of testimonial and documentary sources to construct his narrative, portraying the gravity of the events with intense detail.