Devildogg4ever
08-16-03, 04:06 AM
Japan has marked the 58th anniversary of the end of World War Two with a Tokyo memorial service for the more than 3.1 million civilians and soldiers who were killed.
More than 6,000 people, mostly relatives of those who died, attended the government-sponsored ceremony.
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said he would do his best to uphold Japan's pledge never to fight a war again. He also said Japan would do its best to contribute more to establishing a lasting global peace.
Emperor Akihito said he hopes the ravages of war will never again be repeated. He also expressed his condolences for the war dead and prayed for world peace and Japan's further development.
About 10 percent of those who attended the ceremony were over the age of 80. There were fewer widows of the war dead present at the ceremony and more children and grandchildren.
http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=66326®ion=2
More than 6,000 people, mostly relatives of those who died, attended the government-sponsored ceremony.
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said he would do his best to uphold Japan's pledge never to fight a war again. He also said Japan would do its best to contribute more to establishing a lasting global peace.
Emperor Akihito said he hopes the ravages of war will never again be repeated. He also expressed his condolences for the war dead and prayed for world peace and Japan's further development.
About 10 percent of those who attended the ceremony were over the age of 80. There were fewer widows of the war dead present at the ceremony and more children and grandchildren.
http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=66326®ion=2