Japan PM's message to warn against calamity of war, 80 yrs after WWII

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he wants to convey a message that underscores the need for Japan to remember the calamity of World War II, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of its defeat.Ishiba also told a parliamentary session that he recognizes the importance of sticking to the war anniversary statements issued by prime ministers on the 50th, 60th and 70th anniversaries. These statements have been scrutinized by other nations, particularly those like China and South Korea that suffered under Japanese aggression.Ishiba's remark came as government sources said the prime m…READ FULL ARTICLE