Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, and wife Akie, behind him, pay respects at the grave of his late father and Foreign Minister Shintaro Abe in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan, on Friday. Kyodo/Reuters
CNN: Japanese PM offers no new apology for World War II; neighbors lash out
(CNN)Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated his country's "profound grief" for the millions killed -- but stopped short of offering any new apologies.
Emperor Akihito led an official memorial ceremony opened by Abe, which included a minute of silence.
The prime minister will also pay tribute with a visit to Chidorigafuchi, a national cemetery and memorial.
Abe said Friday while he was remorseful for his country's actions in the war, future Japanese generations should not have to keep apologizing.
More News On Japan Commemorating The 70th Anniversary of World War II
Japan emperor expresses 'deep remorse' on WW2 anniversary -- Reuters
Japan marks end of World War II; Shinzo Abe draws criticism from China, South Korea -- ABC News (Australia)
On WWII Anniversary, Abe Sends Offering to War Shrine -- VOA
Japan’s emperor appears to part ways with Abe on pacifism debate -- Washington Post
2 comments:
Sometime it is enough with apologies or should the mongols apologize for the millions djenghis khan slaughtered in an era with very few people living compared to today.
Japan never gave a full or heartfelt apology, thus the grief.
Other than that a person should not need to apologize every year.
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