This article explores three books that delve into the complexities of the Japanese-Korean relationship, particularly in the context of historical injustices and ongoing discrimination. ‘The Fukuda Village Incident: The Untold Tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake,’ ‘Darling is a Netouyo: A Korean Exchange Student’s Story,’ and ‘Pachinko’ offer powerful narratives that shed light on the suffering of Korean communities in Japan, prompting reflection on the importance of acknowledging and confronting historical wrongs.