Japan prime minister vows to pursue peace, be mindful of "remorse" on WWII anniversary

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday vowed to keep in mind Japan's "remorse" over World War II as the nation continues its pursuit of peace 80 years after its surrender, becoming the first premier in over a decade to use the term at the annual memorial ceremony for the war dead.Ishiba's speech is seen as a reflection of his resolve to ensure lessons are learned from the war and to pass on what he calls the "sorrowful" memories to future generations as survivors continue to age.The prime minister, however, has chosen not to issue a Cabinet-approved statement for the Aug. 15 end-of-war ann…READ FULL ARTICLE