Memorial Service Marks 81st Anniversary of Tokyo Air Raid; Crown Prince and Princess Attend Ceremony

The Yomiuri Shimbun
15:21 JST,
March 10, 2026
A memorial service for victims of the Great Tokyo Air Raid was held Tuesday, marking 81 years since the attack, which claimed about 100,000 lives.
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