Japanese Emperor Naruhito, in his New Year address released Thursday, emphasized the importance of peace as he voiced his wish for people of the world to move forward with hope in the coming year.Having made "memorial trips" to Iwoto Island, as well as Okinawa, Hiroshima and Nagasaki prefectures over the past year to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the emperor said he gained a renewed appreciation for the peace Japan enjoys today."I also deeply impressed upon myself the importance of continuing to pass on these experiences and lessons to future generations," the 65-yea…READ FULL ARTICLE
