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In photos: 'Japan World War Two Anniversary'
By James Wray Aug 15, 2008, 6:24 GMT
Men wearing costume of the Imperial leave Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two, after they offer a prayer for victims of the war. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
A Japanese rightist group with a national flag take part in a procession at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
A bereaved to attend a national memorial ceremony for victims of the World War Two bring portraits of his brothers died during the war, in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) takes the arm of Empress Michiko (R) after offering a silent prayer for victims during the World War Two, in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two. More than three million of Japanese civilians and soldiers were killed during the war. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
An elderly man wearing costume of the Imperial army salutes at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two, as a young girl looks on. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Japanese people visit Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two, to offer a prayer for victims of the World War Two. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Japanese people visit Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two, to offer a prayer for victims of the World War Two. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko bow deeply as they offer a prayer for victims of World War Two, in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two. More than three million of Japanese civilians and soldiers were killed during the war. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Japanese Emperor Akihito (2-L) and Empress Michiko (L) offer a silent prayer for victims of World War Two, in Tokyo, Japan, 15 August, 2008, marking the 63rd anniversary of the end of World War Two. More than three million of Japanese civilians and soldiers were killed during the war. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
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If I were that man's family, I would be ashamed of letting him wear that uniform.
The Japanese government must pay up for all the atrocities they have committed. Prayers are fine but it's also a sign of hypocrisy. millions of dreams and aspirations were ruined because of them.
It should be illegal to even wear the Jap uniform. Nanjing was a brutal thing to the Chinese. The Japs were far more animalistic the Germans. Sick bastards.
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They offer a prayer for victims of the war?Aug 16th, 2008 - 01:52:22
They offer a prayer for victims of the war with guns which slaugher millons civilians? That's unbelieveable.
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