69th End of War Memorial Day
Prime Minister and others offer flowers at war dead cemetery
August 15, 2014, Tokyo, Japan - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in ceremonial attire offers flowers to the war dead as he visits Chidorigafuchi National Cemeteryin Tokyo on Friday, August 15, 2014, as Japan observes the 69th anniversary of the nation's surrender in World War II. Abe opted not to visit the nearby Yasukuni Shrine as did senior government officials but sent a ritual offering instead. (Photo by Katsumi Kasahara/AFLO) AYF -mis-