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Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ 80 years after WWII

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Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ 80 years after WWII

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On the 80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" for the war's devastation. He and Empress Masako attended a memorial service, while thousands braved the heat to visit Yasukuni Shrine, a controversial site honoring war dead, including convicted war criminals. Prime Minister Ishiba sent an offering to the shrine but did not visit, a practice avoided by prime ministers since 2013 due to international backlash, particularly from China and South Korea.

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