Memorial service held with attendance of emperor

Memorial service held with attendance of emperor

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese government holds memorial service for war dead during World War II at Nippon Budokan Hall in downtown Tokyo on Aug. 15 with attendance of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (C).

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