In memory: A photographer taking pictures beside sculptures of soldiers from the Chinese Expeditionary Force, which fought against the Japanese invasion during World War II, at the Battle of Songshan mountain memorial site in Yunnan province, China. — EPA
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed deep remorse over World War II and said previous national apologies were unshakeable, but emphasised future generations should not have to keep saying sorry.
In a closely watched speech a day ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, the nationalist premier appeared to tread a fine line between regret over Japanese wartime aggression while also focusing on what his country had done since the end of the conflict.
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