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[Breaking News]Japan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 15 Kyodo - Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo to lay flowers on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. (Kyodo)

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Japan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

A visitor prays at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Japan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo to lay flowers on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Japan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo to lay flowers on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Memorial service for unidentified Japanese war dead

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a government-sponsored memorial service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 26, 2025, to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II.

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Memorial service for unidentified Japanese war dead

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a government-sponsored memorial service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 26, 2025, to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II.

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Memorial service for unidentified Japanese war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offers flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo during a government-sponsored memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II on May 26, 2025.

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Japan marks 79th anniv. of WWII surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida bows at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for unidentified Japanese war dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2024, the 79th anniversary of Japan's surrender in the war.

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Japan marks 79th anniv. of WWII surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares to offer flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for unidentified Japanese war dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2024, the 79th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Japan marks 79th anniv. of WWII surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares to offer flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for unidentified Japanese war dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2024, the 79th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Japan crown prince at national cemetery

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko bow at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo during a government-sponsored memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II on May 27, 2024. (Kyodo)

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Japan crown prince at national cemetery

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko bow at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo during a government-sponsored memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II on May 27, 2024.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms near Imperial Palace in Tokyo

TOKYO,Japan, April 7 Kyodo -Rows of cherry blossoms are in full bloom along Chidorigafuchi moat near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 7, 2024.(Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms near Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Rows of cherry blossoms are in full bloom along Chidorigafuchi moat near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 7, 2024.

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Cherry blossoms near Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Rows of cherry blossoms are in full bloom along Chidorigafuchi moat near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 7, 2024.

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Cherry blossoms near Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Rows of cherry blossoms are in full bloom along Chidorigafuchi moat near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 7, 2024.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 5

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 4

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot on April 2 at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 2

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko attend an autumn memorial ceremony at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko attend an autumn memorial ceremony at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2023.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida bows at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo during a memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II on Aug. 15, 2023, the 78th anniversary of Japan's surrender in the war.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida prepares to lay flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo during a memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II on Aug. 15, 2023, the 78th anniversary of Japan's surrender in the war.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lays flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo during a memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese nationals who died overseas during World War II on Aug. 15, 2023, the 78th anniversary of Japan's surrender in the war.

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Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery

People visit the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo for unidentified war dead on Aug. 14, 2023, a day before the 78th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II on Aug. 15.

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Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery

People visit the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo for unidentified war dead on Aug. 14, 2023, a day before the 78th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II on Aug. 15.

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Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery

People visit the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo for unidentified war dead on Aug. 14, 2023, a day before the 78th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II on Aug. 15.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

People pay their respects at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 29, 2023. A memorial ceremony was held there the same day to commemorate unidentified Japanese who died overseas during World War II.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pictured before laying a flower at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, during a memorial service to commemorate unidentified Japanese who died overseas during World War II.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Princess Kako pays respect at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, to commemorate unidentified Japanese who died overseas during World War II.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Princess Kako attends a memorial service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, to commemorate unidentified Japanese who died overseas during World War II. Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato is pictured on the left.

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Memorial service for Japan's war dead

Japanese Princess Kako (front R), alongside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, attends a memorial service at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, to commemorate unidentified Japanese who died overseas during World War II.

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Japan marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end

TOKYO, Japan - Mourners offer prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2010. Japan marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II that day.

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Japan marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end

TOKYO, Japan - A woman offers prayer at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2010. Japan marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II that day.

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Japan marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan offers a bouquet at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2010. Japan marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II that day.

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Japan marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end

TOKYO, Japan - A woman offers prayer at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2010. Japan marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II that day.

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Japan marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan offers a bouquet at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2010. Japan marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II that day.

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Japan marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end

TOKYO, Japan - Mourners offer prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2010. Japan marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II that day.

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People pray at Chidorigafuchi cemetery on end-of-war day

TOKYO, Japan - People offer prayers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 62nd anniversary of the end of World War II. The cemetery, built by the state in 1959, is dedicated to unknown soldiers who died abroad in World War II.

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Prime Minister Abe offers flowers at Chidorigafuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offers flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 62nd anniversary of the end of World War II. The cemetery, built by the state in 1959, is dedicated to unknown soldiers who died abroad in World War II.

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Upper House President Eda offers flowers at Chidorigafuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Satsuki Eda (L), who assumed the post of president of the House of Councillors earlier this month, offers flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 62nd anniversary of the end of World War II. The cemetery, built by the state in 1959, is dedicated to unknown soldiers who died abroad in World War II.

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People pray at Chidorigafuchi cemetery on end-of-war day

TOKYO, Japan - People offer prayers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 62nd anniversary of the end of World War II. The cemetery, built by the state in 1959, is dedicated to unknown soldiers who died abroad in World War II.

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People observe silent prayer at Chidorigafuchi

TOKYO, Japan - People observe a silent prayer at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo around noon on Aug. 15, 2014, the 69th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. While Japanese lawmakers' visits to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine have drawn criticism from China and South Korea, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State John Kerry offered flowers at Chidorigafuchi, rather than Yasukuni, when they visited Japan last October.

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U.S. secretaries in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel head to the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2013. They were in Japan to attend talks of foreign and defense chiefs from Japan and the United States. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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U.S. secretaries in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel offer flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2013. They were in Japan to attend talks of foreign and defense chiefs from Japan and the United States. (Pool photo)

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U.S. secretaries in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel offer flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2013. They were in Japan to attend talks of foreign and defense chiefs from Japan and the United States. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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WWII anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe bows after laying flowers for unidentified Japanese who died overseas in World War II, at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2013, the 68th anniversary of Japan's surrender in the war.

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68th anniv. of Japan's WWII defeat

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offers flowers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2013, the 68th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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68th anniv. of Japan's WWII defeat

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who visited Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo to offer flowers on Aug. 15, 2013, the 68th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.