Emperor Akihito voices strong hope never to repeat war

Emperor Akihito voices strong hope never to repeat war

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito reads out a message during a government-sponsored memorial service to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan Hall on Aug. 15, with Empress Michiko standing by his side.

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