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Mongolia’s WWII Legacy: Asset or Liability in 2025?

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito will visit Mongolia from July 6 to 13 as a state guest and honor Japanese prisoners of war held there during World War II.
The visit follows historical ties marked by Naruhito’s 2007 trip as crown prince for the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, amid the 80th war anniversary this year.
During the trip, Naruhito will visit a memorial near Ulaanbaatar dedicated to about 1,700 Japanese detainees who died under harsh conditions after Japan’s 1945 defeat.
Emperor Naruhito expressed his intention to honor the Japanese individuals who tragically lost their lives far from their homeland and to reflect on the difficulties they endured, emphasizing the importance of peace.
The visit aims to deepen historical understanding, console war victims, and promote further friendly relations between Japan and Mongolia.

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