Emperor, Empress Mourn Wartime Sailors
15:03 JST, May 25, 2023
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — The Emperor and Empress attended a memorial ceremony for civilian sailors who died during the Pacific War, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Wednesday.
Held at Kanagawa Prefecture’s Kannonzaki Park, the ceremony was attended by about 400 people, including former sailors and surviving family members. After all attendees observed a minute of silence, the Emperor said, “We must never forget that the peace and prosperity of our country have been built on the precious sacrifices of many people, including sailors who died in the war — as well as on the ceaseless efforts of our people.”
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