Old Jiko says that nowadays we young Japanese people are heiwaboke.112 I don't know how to translate it, but basically it means that we're spaced out and careless because we don't understand about war. She says we think Japan is a peaceful nation, because we were born after the war ended and peace is all we can remember, and we like it that way, but actually our whole lives are shaped by the war and the past and we should understand that.
Old Jiko expresses concern about the younger generation of Japanese people, referring to them as heiwaboke, meaning they appear disconnected and heedless due to their lack of understanding of war. This disconnect arises because they were born after World War II and have only known peace, leading them to believe that Japan is entirely serene and safe.
However, Jiko emphasizes that the impacts of the war still shape their lives, and this historical context is crucial for their comprehension of the present. She believes that acknowledging the past is essential for a deeper understanding of their identity and the realities of their nation.
