Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on World War II surrender anniversary

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Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on World War II surrender anniversary  Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since 2013. About 4,500 officials and families observed a moment of silence.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/15/japan-pm-ishiba-expresses-remorse-on-world-war-ii-surrender-anniversary  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Japan on Friday marked 80 years since its World War II surrender,

00:04with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressing remorse over the country's wartime role.

00:10It's the first time in over a decade a Japanese leader has used the term remorse in the official commemoration.

00:18But as the solemn ceremony took place, a conflicting message was sent from the controversial Yasukuni Shrine.

00:24Dozens of right-wing politicians, including potential future Prime Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, paid a visit to the Shrine.

00:34The Shrine honors convicted war criminals and visits by high-ranking officials anger Japan's neighbors like China and South Korea.

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