Prime Minister Ishiba Mentions on Radio that "60% of Japanese Soldiers Killed in the War Died of Disease or Starvation"

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Appearing on a TBS Radio program on the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba referred to the deaths of Japanese soldiers in World War II, saying, "60% of the soldiers who died did not die in battle. I think we have to consider the fact that they died of disease or starvation. I believe we must not forget to face up to the past."