Memorial Ceremony to Commemorate the Fallen on the 79th Anniversary of the End of the Battle of Okinawa

June 23, 2024

[Provisional translation]

 

On June 23, 2024, Prime Minister Kishida attended the Memorial Ceremony to Commemorate the Fallen on the 79th Anniversary of the End of the Battle of Okinawa.
 
Prime Minister Kishida offered flowers at the National War Dead Peace Mausoleum in the Peace Memorial Park and the Tower of Shimamori followed by a minute of silence at noon to honor those who lost their lives during the battle at the memorial service. Afterwards, the Prime Minister offered a flower, delivered a memorial address, and spoke to the press regarding the Memorial Ceremony to Commemorate the Fallen on the 79th Anniversary of the End of the Battle of Okinawa and other matters.

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