Japan observes 81st anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, calls for nuclear disarmament
On Thursday, Japan commemorated 81 years since the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui warned that ignoring the cruel nature of nuclear arms could lead to a repeat of the tragedies in these cities. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated her commitment to working toward permanent peace and a future free from nuclear weapons.