VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-16
“Japan, since the end of the war, has consistently contributed to global peace and prosperity. We will never let the tragedy of the war be repeated,”
Sanae Takaichi · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-16
Takaichi spoke at the anniversary ceremony at Nippon Budokan, near Yasukuni Shrine.
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