On the 15th of August 1945, the Japanese empire capitulated after the United States threw atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was the last country of the Axis powers that continued its war, and ...

He offered a “heartfelt apology” to the victims of Japan’s “colonial rule and aggression” in Asia. Ahead of the 70th ...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Friday issued a message to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. He ...

Visitors dressed up line up to offer prayers at the Yasukuni Shrine on the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, in Tokyo, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte) TOKYO (AFP ...

Just over 80 years have passed since the end of World War II, and memories of the conflict are fading. Why was Japan unable ...

Outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Oct. 10 released a statement of personal reflections to mark the 80th anniversary ...

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced on October 10 his message marking the 80th anniversary of the ...

He said that Japan caused tremendous damage and suffering to the people of many countries. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan said Wednesday it has lodged protests with Russia over its warnings of a live-fire drill and temporary restrictions on ...

China has lodged a protest with Japan after Tokyo reportedly asked foreign leaders not to attend next month's parade in Beijing to mark the end of World War II. Citing anonymous diplomatic sources, ...

A lieutenant in the Army in the Philippines, he survived sinking ships after being captured. His remains will be laid to rest ...