World War II

‘War criminals shrine’: China’s replacement name for Yasukuni sharpens rhetoric against Japan

The Yasukuni Shrine commemorates Japan’s 2.5 million war dead but among them are 14 World War II criminals.

Imperial Japanese Army conducted experiments on own troops: Researcher

The experiments were conducted in 1940 at an army hospital which housed soldiers with mental illnesses.

US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II memorial

Members of the National Guard stand near the World War II Memorial, after the pool was reportedly vandalised with soap and graffiti.

Clare Willis visited every MRT station before writing debut novel The Singapore Secret

Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine on World War II anniversary

People visit to pay tribute to the war dead at Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II on Aug 15.

World War II memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffiti

The fountain bubbled over with suds and someone painted “Clean hands Dirty $” on one surface, splattering the area with paint.

A quarter of Japan museums mull over disposing war materials amid lack of space: Poll

People praying for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing during a mass at Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, on the 81st anniversary of the bombing of the city on Aug 9.

Nagasaki warns of risk of nuclear war 81 years after A-bomb

Attendees at the Nagasaki Peace Statue at a ceremony remembering the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, on Aug 9.

76% in Japan support upholding 3 non-nuclear principles: Poll

With Japan being the only country to have suffered atomic bombings in war, the survey results highlight strong anti-nuclear sentiment.

D-Day beaches inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

The nomination included the five D-Day beaches known by their code names: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.

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