Emperor Akihito

Three million and one hundred thousand Japanese people died in the war, and many foreigners were also victims.

Three million and one hundred thousand Japanese people died in the war, and many foreigners were also victims.

I believe women have played major roles, both tangible or intangible, in the imperial family.

I believe women have played major roles, both tangible or intangible, in the imperial family.

I hope that knowledge about past facts will continue to be passed down in a proper manner ... and will read more

I hope that knowledge about past facts will continue to be passed down in a proper manner ... and will be used for future benefit.

In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated. With all the Japanese read more

In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated. With all the Japanese public, I mourn for those who perished in battles and lost their lives in the horrors of war.

I believe it is extremely important for the Japanese people to strive to accurately understand this past history along with read more

I believe it is extremely important for the Japanese people to strive to accurately understand this past history along with the ensuing era.