Japan minister joins crowds at controversial shrine to mark 80 years since WWII defeat

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering, but attended a separate war memorial event in Tokyo. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

TOKYO (AP) — Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of ...
Xinhuanet

Film spotlighting Japan's WWII atrocities premieres in Sydney

Spectators attend the Australian premiere of the film "Evil Unbound" at a cinema in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 18, 2025. "Evil ...
The Republic

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago

TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World War II surrender, but as living witnesses die and memories fade, questions remain in Japan about ...

WWII ceremony honors Taiwanese soldiers who served for Japan

A ceremony was held in southern Taiwan on Sunday to honor Taiwanese soldiers who died on battlefields serving for Japan d ...