National Memorial Service for War Dead
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The National Memorial Service for War Dead (全国戦没者追悼式, Zenkoku Senbotsusha Tsuitōshiki') is an official, secular ceremony conducted annually on August 15 by the Japanese government at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. The ceremony is held to commemorate the victims of World War II. The first memorial ceremony was held on May 2, 1952.
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Official name | 全国戦没者追悼式 |
Observed by | Japanese |
Type | National observance |
Significance | A memorial service for military and civilian deaths during WW2, observed on the same day the Japanese Emperor, addressed the Japanese people, to announce the unconditional surrender of the Japanese forces. |
Observances | Memorial service aired by national broadcaster NHK |
Date | August 15 |
Next time | 15 August 2024 (2024-08-15) |
Related to | National Liberation Day of Korea, Victory over Japan Day |
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