Ishiba unlikely to make personal statement on WWII anniversary

Japan PM's message to warn against calamity of war, 80 yrs after WWII

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he wants to convey a message that underscores the need for Japan to remember the calamity of World War II, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of its defeat.

Ishiba unlikely to make personal statement on WWII anniversary

A personal statement by Ishiba, who is viewed as relatively dovish, could intensify the calls for his resignation that have emerged inside the LDP.

Ishiba not to make statement on 80th anniversary of WWII end

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided not to express his views on World War II on the 80th anniversary of its end on Aug 15 but may do so later, government sources said Friday. Although Ishiba, believed to be relatively dovish, has already decided not to have a prime…