Japan commemorated its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, paying tribute to more than 3 million war dead. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed remorse over the war, a first for a Japanese leader since 2013. Although Ishiba called the war a mistake, he did not mention Japan's aggression in Asia or issue an apology. At a national ceremony in Tokyo, around 4,500 officials and bereaved families observed a moment of silence and pledged to remember the lessons of war, ensuring that such tragedies will never be repeated.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed remorse over the war, marking the first time since 2013 that a Japanese leader has used the word in a public address.
Ishiba acknowledged the war as a mistake but did not mention Japan's aggression across Asia or offer a direct apology for those actions.
During a national ceremony, 4,500 officials and bereaved families observed a moment of silence at noon to honor those who died during the war.
Ishiba emphasized the importance of remembering the lessons from the war, stating that Japan will never repeat the tragedy or make the wrong choices again.
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