As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II draws closer, speculation has grown over the government’s potential release of a statement regarding the war on Aug. 15 — the same day Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s unconditional surrender in 1945.
Questioned in parliament about the objective of a potential statement Monday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba avoided giving a clear answer.
“Instead of talking about my understanding of history, we should think about the nature of civilian control, learn the lessons of the prewar era and consider what is possible under our Constitution,” Ishiba said.
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