Japan marks 61st anniversary of the end of World War II

Japan marks 61st anniversary of the end of World War II

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony held at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo to mark the 61st anniversary of the end of World War II on Aug. 15.

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