US EditionJapanese PM Ishiba Calls for 'Remorse' During WWII Ceremony
Prime Minister Ishiba expressed remorse for WWII but did not apologize for aggression as Japan honors over 3 million war dead amid fading memories and historical disputes.
- On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba conveyed regret over Japan’s actions during World War II at a national memorial event in Tokyo commemorating the 80th anniversary of the war’s conclusion.
- This expression marked the first use of the word remorse in an official leader's address since 2013, when former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ceased including it amid broader political shifts.
- Approximately 4,500 participants, including government representatives and relatives of the deceased, gathered at Tokyo's Budokan hall to observe a moment of silence honoring more than 3 million war casualties, while Ishiba vowed to preserve the memories of the conflict and strive for enduring peace.
- Emperor Naruhito expressed profound regret and emphasized the need to pass down the painful lessons of war to future generations, stressing that such devastation should never be experienced again.
- The ceremony and remarks underscore Japan's ongoing struggle with wartime memory amid calls for reflection and regional tensions, especially over visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, to which Ishiba sent an offering despite refraining from a direct apology for past aggression.
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[NHK] In his speech at the National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead, Prime Minister Ishiba used the word "reflection" for the first time since 2012, expressing his determination to achieve lasting peace.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II that his government retains a deep sense of remorse for the country's wartime past and will continue to strive for peace. Ishiba used the word remorse for the first time since 2012, according to Kyodo news agency, in what is being interpreted as an attempt to send a message to future generations about the importance of…
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