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Memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - Japan's Princess Kako attends a memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 25, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead

Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Kenichiro Ueno (R) receives the remains of unidentified war dead to be newly interred during a memorial ceremony at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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Memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead

Japan's Princess Kako attends a memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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Memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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Memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (R), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (L), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R), arrives to visit a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (2nd R), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Isra

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (L), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi, visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's ret

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (R), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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80th anniv. of Ukishima Maru sinking

A memorial ceremony for those killed when the Ukishima Maru sank as it was taking Korean workers home from Japan following the end of World War II, is held in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, on Aug. 24, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the tragedy. The transport ship exploded in Maizuru Bay, leaving over 500 people dead.

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Japan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 15 Kyodo - A memorial ceremony for the war dead is held at Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo 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 memorial ceremony for the war dead is held at Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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haJapan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

Attendees observe a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

People lay flowers during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

People lay flowers during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

People offer silent prayers during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

People offer silent prayers during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lays flowers during a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony for war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony for war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony for war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony for war dead at Nippon Budokan hall 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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by Empress Masako, delivers a speech at a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nihon Budokan hall 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

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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Japan marks 80th anniv. of WWII surrender

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a memorial ceremony for war dead 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

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a memorial ceremony for war dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, 2025, the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Emperor visits Okinawa museum for victims of Tsushima-Maru incident

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visit the Tsushima-Maru Memorial Museum in Naha in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on June 5, 2025. The museum opened in 2004 in memory of the victims of the August 1944 sinking of the Tsushima-maru civilian ship by a U.S. submarine during World War II, leaving around 1,500 people, many of them children, dead. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits Okinawa museum for victims of Tsushima-Maru incident

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visit the Tsushima-Maru Memorial Museum in Naha in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on June 5, 2025. The museum opened in 2004 in memory of the victims of the August 1944 sinking of the Tsushima-maru civilian ship by a U.S. submarine during World War II, leaving around 1,500 people, many of them children, dead. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits Okinawa museum for victims of Tsushima-Maru incident

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visit the Tsushima-Maru Memorial Museum in Naha in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on June 5, 2025. The museum opened in 2004 in memory of the victims of the August 1944 sinking of the Tsushima-maru civilian ship by a U.S. submarine during World War II, leaving around 1,500 people, many of them children, dead. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L, facing camera), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko talk with those who lost close relatives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are pictured after offering flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are pictured after offering flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are pictured after offering flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers offered by Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from R) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko offer flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

(from R) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko offer flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L, facing camera), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko meet with those who lost close relatives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers offered by Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025.

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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 PM Ishiba in Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his wife Yoshiko offer prayers and flowers at a cenotaph for the war dead at the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya in Laguna province on April 30, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Ishiba in Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his wife Yoshiko offer prayers and flowers at a cenotaph for the war dead at the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya in Laguna province on April 30, 2025. (Pool photo)