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Abe to express remorse in statement on anniv. of end of WWII

ISE, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) and his cabinet ministers are led by a Shinto priest as they visit Ise Jingu, a shrine in the city of Ise, on Jan. 5, 2015. Japanese prime ministers have customarily visited the shrine in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, at the beginning of a new year.

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Japan foreign minister offers apology to Australian POWs

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba (far R) attends a meeting with former Australian prisoners of war at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2012. Gemba expressed remorse and apologized in the meeting for the suffering inflicted on them by the Japanese military during World War II.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. He apologized for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu apologizes during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu (2nd from R), with his stablemaster Takasago (R), bows in a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 in a gesture to apologize for playing soccer in Mongolia when he supposedly had injuries that allowed him to sit out a regional sumo tournament. He met the press after returning to Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day.

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Former skipper of nuke sub still seeking for forgiveness

SEATTLE, United States - Retired Navy Cmdr. Scott Waddle, captain of the 6,080-ton U.S. Navy nuclear submarine that struck and sunk the Japanese fishery school training vessel Ehime Maru off Hawaii five years ago, speaks with Kyodo News in Seattle on Feb. 9. He said he is still haunted by the memory of the accident and his sorrow and remorse for what the victims and their family suffered has never been faded.

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Japanese journalist in airport blast voices remorse

AMMAN, Jordan - Japanese photojournalist Hiroki Gomi speaks at a press conference June 18 in an Amman hotel after being pardoned and released from prison. Gomi, convicted of causing the death of an Amman airport security guard and injuring others in May when a bomblet he was carrying went off, expressed remorse to the victims and their families.

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Koizumi renews remorse for WWII aggression on war anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi delivers his speech on the 57th anniversary of the end of World War II on Aug. 15, renewing Japan's expression of remorse for its wartime aggression and an antiwar pledge. ''Representing the people of Japan, I once again express deep remorse and offer sincere condolences to the victims (of the war),'' Koizumi said at the annual government-sponsored ceremony at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall.

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(2)Kato quitting LDP over arrest of former aide

TOKYO, Japan - Koichi Kato, a former secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), expresses remorse as he announces his resignation from the party at a press conference at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo on March 18.

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CJD plaintiffs rap gov't, 2 firms for lack of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Isamu Ikefuji (L), Kazumasa Yoshimura (C) and Kimie Maeda, who have filed damage suits over cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) contracted from human dura mater implants imported from Germany, speak at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan in Tokyo on Dec. 14. They have complained of the lack of remorse expressed by the Japanese government and the two related firms with regard to the victims.

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Foreign Minister Tanaka reiterates Japan's remorse over war

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japan's Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka speaks at a ceremony commemorating the signing of the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco Peace Treaty at San Francisco's Opera House on Sept. 8 with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (L), Japan's former Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa (2nd from L) and former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz listening to her speech.

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(1) Memorial service for war dead

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi delivers a speech at an annual memorial service for the war dead at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan Hall on Aug. 15, the 56th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. Koizumi reiterated ''deep remorse'' for Japan's wartime aggression in Asia.

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Mori pray for the souls of war dead

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (R), watched by Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko, prays for the souls of those killed in World War II, in an address at a government-sponsored ceremony marking the 55th anniversary of Japan's surrender Aug. 15. Mori also expressed ''deep remorse'' for Japan's wartime acts in Asia and condolences to the war's victims in neighboring countries.

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Leaders of Japan, S. Korea hold summit

Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (R) shakes hands with South Korean President Kim Dae Jung after signing a joint declaration at the end of the summit talks at the Akasaka state guesthouse in Tokyo on Oct. 8. In the declaration Japan expressed ''deep remorse'' and offered its ''heartfelt apology'' to the South Korean people for Japan's colonization of the Korean Peninsula between 1910 and 1945. Kim arrived in Japan on Oct. 7 for a four-day visit.

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CJD plaintiffs rap gov't, 2 firms for lack of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Isamu Ikefuji (L), Kazumasa Yoshimura (C) and Kimie Maeda, who have filed damage suits over cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) contracted from human dura mater implants imported from Germany, speak at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan in Tokyo on Dec. 14. They have complained of the lack of remorse expressed by the Japanese government and the two related firms with regard to the victims.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. He apologized for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu (2nd from R), with his stablemaster Takasago (R), bows in a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 in a gesture to apologize for playing soccer in Mongolia when he supposedly had injuries that allowed him to sit out a regional sumo tournament. He met the press after returning to Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu apologizes during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor that led to a two-tournament ban after arriving back in Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Koizumi renews remorse for WWII aggression on war anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi delivers his speech on the 57th anniversary of the end of World War II on Aug. 15, renewing Japan's expression of remorse for its wartime aggression and an antiwar pledge. ''Representing the people of Japan, I once again express deep remorse and offer sincere condolences to the victims (of the war),'' Koizumi said at the annual government-sponsored ceremony at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall. (Kyodo)

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck Poster Characters: Jesse Stone Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck & Krista Allen Characters: Jesse Stone, Cissy Hathaway Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Krista Allen Characters: Cissy Hathaway Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck & Kathy Baker Characters: Jesse Stone, Rose Gammon Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Kathy Baker Characters: Rose Gammon Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck & William Devane Characters: Jesse Stone, Dr. Dix Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

William Devane Characters: Dr. Dix Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck & Kathy Baker Characters: Jesse Stone, Rose Gammon Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Kathy Baker, Tom Selleck & Joe The Dog Characters: Rose Gammon, Jesse Stone, Reggie Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck & Kohl Sudduth Characters: Jesse Stone, Luther 'suitcase' Simpson Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck Characters: Jesse Stone Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck Characters: Jesse Stone Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Tom Selleck Characters: Jesse Stone Film: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (TV-FILM) Usa 2010, Director: Robert Harmon 09 May 2010 Coverage of JESSE STONE: NO REMORSE, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Chris Reardon/CBS ｩ2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Date: 09 May 2010

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16th anniversary of deadly derailment in Amagasaki commemorated

Bereaved family members and railway officials offered prayers Sunday for 107 victims of a train derailment 16 years ago in the western Japan city of Amagasaki, with a memorial service canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.A moment of silence was observed at a memorial built at the accident site for mourners to pray for the dead at 9:18 a.m., the exact moment the crash occurred 16 years ago.We will make a tireless effort for safe train operations, with remorse engraved in our hearts, West Japan Railway Co. President Kazuaki Hasegawa said, as he laid flowers at the facility.

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Imperial couple leaves venue of anniv. ceremony for end of WWII

Emperor Akihito (L) holds Empress Michiko's arm on their way out after attending a ceremony commemorating Japan's war dead at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. The emperor used the expression "deep remorse" for the first time in his war memorial ceremony address. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan marks 70th anniversary of end to WWII

Emperor Akihito (R on podium), Empress Michiko and other participants offer a moment of silence at a ceremony commemorating Japan's war dead at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. The emperor used the expression "deep remorse" for the first time in his war memorial ceremony address. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Imperial couple marks 70th anniversary of end to WWII

Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko bow to offer a moment of silence at a ceremony commemorating Japan's war dead at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. The emperor used the expression "deep remorse" for the first time in his war memorial ceremony address. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Imperial couple marks 70th anniversary of end to WWII

Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko offer a moment of silence at a ceremony commemorating Japan's war dead at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. The emperor used the expression "deep remorse" for the first time in his war memorial ceremony address. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan marks 70th anniversary of its surrender in WWII

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) delivers a speech at a ceremony commemorating the nation's war dead, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. The emperor used the expression "deep remorse" for the first time in his war memorial ceremony address. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe cites deep remorse, apology in WWII statement

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answers a question during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2015. His closely watched statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II referred to Japan's repeated expressions of deep remorse and apology over the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe cites deep remorse, apology in WWII statement

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enters a press conference room at his office in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2015. Abe referred to Japan's repeated expressions of deep remorse and apology over its past actions in his statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe expresses Japan's deep remorse, apology in WWII statement

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks at a teleprompter as he reads out his statement in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The statement upheld previous Japanese government apologies, notably a 1995 landmark statement issued by Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama on the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe cites deep remorse, apology in WWII statement

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe answers a question during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2015. His statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II referred to Japan's repeated expressions of deep remorse and apology over the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe cites deep remorse, apology in WWII statement

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reads out his statement in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The statement referred to Japan's repeated expressions of deep remorse and apology over the past. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan has developed based on deep remorse: Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses a symposium in Tokyo on July 9, 2015. Prior to the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Abe said Japan, based on deep remorse over the war, has been on a pacifist path and is willing to take the initiative in creating and realizing a new global vision. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan has developed based on deep remorse: Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses a symposium in Tokyo on July 9, 2015. Prior to the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Abe said Japan, based on deep remorse over the war, has been on a pacifist path and is willing to take the initiative in creating and realizing a new global vision. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe addresses joint session of U.S. Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington to give a speech on April 29, 2015. He said he will stick to statements by his predecessors expressing "deep remorse" over Japan's wartime behavior, although he did not offer a straightforward apology for its wartime aggression. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe addresses joint session of U.S. Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington to give a speech on April 29, 2015. He said he will stick to statements by his predecessors expressing "deep remorse" over Japan's wartime behavior, although he did not offer a straightforward apology for its wartime aggression. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe addresses joint session of U.S. Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hands with U.S. lawmakers after delivering a speech at a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington on April 29, 2015. He said during the speech he will stick to statements by his predecessors expressing "deep remorse" over Japan's wartime behavior, although he did not offer a straightforward apology for its wartime aggression. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe addresses joint session of U.S. Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington to give a speech on April 29, 2015. He said he will stick to statements by his predecessors expressing "deep remorse" over Japan's wartime behavior, although he did not offer a straightforward apology for its wartime aggression. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe addresses joint session of U.S. Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shakes hands with U.S. lawmakers after delivering a speech at a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington on April 29, 2015. He said during the speech he will stick to statements by his predecessors expressing "deep remorse" over Japan's wartime behavior, although he did not offer a straightforward apology for its wartime aggression. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo