As Japan's Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories of the conflict and work for peace in his role as a "symbol" of the country now most of its people belong to postwar generations.Earlier this week, the emperor and Empress Masako visited Iwoto Island, formerly known as Iwojima, the site of a fierce battle in the Pacific between Japan and the United States, to mourn the war dead from both sides. It was the imperial couple's first-ever journey to the island, which is…READ FULL ARTICLE
