Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.

TOKYO: Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his “deep remorse” on the 80th…

Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.

In an address at the National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for remorse over Japan's actions during World War II.