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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki addresses a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after laying flowers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays flowers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays flowers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II is held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and other attendees offer silent prayers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - A ceremony is held at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike attends a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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US: Thousands Gather at Lincoln Memorial as Monks End 2,300-Mile Peace Journey

About 19 Buddhist monks completed a 108-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., ending with a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, February 11. Thousands gathered to welcome them as they concluded the pilgrimage with a message of peace.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan, Aug. 9 Kyodo - Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Sirens Mark 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

Nagasaki marked 80 years on Saturday, August 9, since the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city, holding its annual ceremony at Peace Park, located near the hypocenter. At 11:02 a.m., the time of the bombing, bells and sirens rang out across the city in tribute to the victims.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Lee Yi-yang, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan is pictured at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025. He attended a memorial ceremony held at the park the same day to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Lee Yi-yang (L), head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan is pictured at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025. He attended a memorial ceremony held at the park the same day to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Lee Yi-yang (L), head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan is pictured at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025. He attended a memorial ceremony held at the park the same day to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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Japan: Nagasaki Observes 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing at Peace Park

Nagasaki marked 80 years on Saturday, August 9, since the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city, holding its annual ceremony at Peace Park, located near the hypocenter. At 11:02 a.m., the time of the bombing, bells and sirens rang out in tribute to the victims, followed by a minute of silence to pray for lasting peace.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Terumi Tanaka (front), co-chair of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading group of atomic bomb survivors, is pictured after attending a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Terumi Tanaka (L), co-chair of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading group of atomic bomb survivors, attends a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Survivor Hiroshi Nishioka, 93, speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Survivor Hiroshi Nishioka, 93, speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki reads out a peace declaration during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki (3rd from L) prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

A memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki is held at Peace Park in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

A memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki is held at Peace Park in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

A memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki is held at Peace Park in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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80th A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba observes a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony at Peace Park in Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2025, the exact time when a U.S. atomic bomb was dropped on the southwestern Japan city 80 years earlier in World War II.

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Japan: Lanterns Float in Hiroshima to Mark 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing 2

People in Hiroshima launched lanterns onto the Motoyasu River, which flows through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing on Wednesday, August 6.

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Japan: “FREE GAZA” Banner Displayed at Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Lantern Ceremony

People in Hiroshima launched lanterns onto the Motoyasu River, which flows through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing on Wednesday, August 6. A banner displaying the message “FREE GAZA! NO MORE GENOCIDE” was also prominently displayed along the riverbank.

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80th A-bomb anniversary

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured after delivering a speech at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2025, during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

Protesters rally at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

A child passes by paper cranes used to pray for peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

Protesters rally at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

People walk around the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with lanterns in commemoration of atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

Citizens lay flowers in front of the monument at the Peace Memorial Park in commemoration of atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hiroshima Ahead Bombing 80th Anniversary - Japan

Protesters rally at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025. The Japanese city of Hiroshima on Wednesday held a ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, while citizens gathered at the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome to criticize the government's ongoing military buildup policies. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM