Remembering the anniversary, or 終戦記念日, were a number of Japanese and politicians and leaders, including Prime Minister Taro Aso and the Emperor and Empress. Other more audacious politicians attended a ritual ceremony commemorating the loss of millions in the war at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine. Here are a few words gleaned from the news reports:
終戦記念日:
The anniversary of the end of the war
皇后 (こうごう):
The Empress
戦没者:
The war dead
戦没記念碑 (せんぼつきねんひ):
War memorial
The anniversary of the end of the war
皇后 (こうごう):
The Empress
戦没者:
The war dead
戦没記念碑 (せんぼつきねんひ):
War memorial
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