Japan's Emperor And Prime Minister Mark WWII Surrender In Contrasting Annual Rituals
On the 74th anniversary of Japan's surrender, Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" for his country's wartime role. Meanwhile, Shinzo Abe sent offerings to a shrine that honors Japan's war dead.
by Scott Neuman
Aug 15, 2019
2 minutes
Japan's new emperor followed in his father's footsteps, expressing "deep remorse" for his country's role in World War II as part of an annual ceremony marking its surrender, while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe followed another recent tradition on Thursday – sending an offering to the Yasukuni shrine that honors, among others, some of Japan's most
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