Imperial couple marks 70th anniversary of end to WWII

Imperial couple marks 70th anniversary of end to WWII

Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko bow to offer a moment of silence at a ceremony commemorating Japan's war dead at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. The emperor used the expression "deep remorse" for the first time in his war memorial ceremony address. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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