Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II ...
Every August, Japanese media outlets offer specials on World War II and accounts of survivors ... including a crowd kneeling in front of the Imperial Palace, were written as if the reporters ...
World War II ended 75 years ... ministers signed the Imperial Rescript of Surrender. The emperor’s radio statement was prerecorded on Aug. 14 in secrecy. Palace officials protected the records ...
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Emperor Naruhito, on the occasion of his 65th birthday on Sunday, expressed his hope that the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II later this year would serve as an occasion to renew a pledge ...
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ago, a source ...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger ... waved from the palace balcony at the ...