It's possible, though one would have to be VERY unique to make that break through.
Japan is known for a slight Xenophobia (fear of foreigners), but you gotta take into account the many stars that tour to Japan and make tons of money. So it depends.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.