日本副首相收回有關向納粹學習的評論

Japan's deputy prime minister has retracted controversial remarks in which he suggested Tokyo could learn a lesson from Nazi Germany in amending the Asian country's pacifist constitution.

Tara Aso said Thursday it is "regrettable" his remarks "led to a misunderstanding," assuring reporters that he holds an "extremely negative view" of the Nazi government.

Aso, who is also finance minister, said during a Monday speech Japan could "learn from the tactics" of the Nazis, whom he said were able to change the German constitution "before anyone knew."

The comment was widely criticized by Japan's neighbors and some human rights groups.日本副首相麻生太郎收回了引發爭論的評論，即東京在修正和平憲法問題上可以向納粹德國學習。

麻生太郎星期四說，他對這番評論引起誤解而感到遺憾，並向記者保證，他對納粹政府持有“極其負面的看法”。

兼任財務大臣的麻生太郎星期一發表演講時說，日本可以向納粹學習一些策略。他表示，納粹在別人覺察之前修正了德國憲法。

麻生太郎的這番評論受到日本鄰國以及一些人權組織的廣泛批評。