Japan Marks 80th Hiroshima Anniversary Amid Evolving Security Stance
Japan Marks 80th Hiroshima Anniversary Amid Evolving Security Stance TOKYO – Japan today observed the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with solemn ceremonies taking place on August 6, 2025. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. Ambassador George Glass were among the invited guests who laid wreaths at the Memorial Cenotaph, highlighting themes of reconciliation and the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. While the nation paused to remember the devastating events of August 1945, the anniversary also…