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Japan marks WWII surrender anniversary in Tokyo
Japan observed the 57th anniversary of World War II surrender with Prime Minister Koizumi omitting a visit to Yasukuni Shrine while conservative lawmakers attended. He expressed regret for Japan’s aggression and vowed to uphold pacifism, as China and South Korea criticized shrine visits.
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