Japan marks the 79th anniversary of World War II surrender (8 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Japan marked the 79th anniversary of its surrender in World War II during an event in Tokyo on Thursday to honor victims killed during the conflict. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke at the event, which Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech during a memorial service at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on August 15, 2024, for those killed during World War II. The ceremony marked the 79th anniversary that nation's surrender. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Kishida offers flowers during the memorial service. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Kishida exits the stage. The 67-year-old recently announced that he will be stepping down, ending his three-year tenure as Japan's prime minister. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend the memorial service. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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