TOKYO — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed remorse for Japan’s actions in World War II at a ceremony on Friday to mark 80 years since the end of the conflict.
Event marks first time since 2012 a PM has mentioned the term at annual ceremony
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech in Tokyo to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Aug. 15. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
YURIKA YONEDA
August 15, 2025 16:09 JST
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