73rd End of War Memorial Ceremony at Budokan
August 15, 2018, Tokyo, Japan - Japan observes the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War II with the imperial couple attending a memorial ceremony at Some 7,000 people, including bereaved families of the 3.1 million war dead Some 7,000 people, including bereaved families of the 3.1 million war dead attended the ceremony, which was the last for 84-year-old Emperor Akihito as he is set to abdicate in April next year. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF - mis-