Several Japanese media published editorials on the 16th criticizing the Takaichi Sanae administration for evading historical remorse and downplaying war responsibilities on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Japan's announcement of unconditional surrender, and wary of the “return to pre-war” tendencies increasingly evident in Japanese politics and security policies. On the 15th, in his speech at the “National War Veterans Memorial Ceremony” hosted by the Japanese government, Takaichi made no mention of the war of aggression launched by Japan against neighboring countries and the profound disasters caused by it, nor did he apologize for Japan's history of aggression. Nor did the word “remorse” appear in the speech. In response, Japan's “Mainichi Shimbun” editorial pointed out that Japan's credibility as a peaceful nation will be damaged if the lessons of war cannot be addressed.

Several Japanese media published editorials on the 16th criticizing the Takaichi Sanae administration for evading historical remorse and downplaying war responsibilities on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Japan's announcement of unconditional surrender, and wary of the “return to pre-war” tendencies increasingly evident in Japanese politics and security policies. On the 15th, in his speech at the “National War Veterans Memorial Ceremony” hosted by the Japanese government, Takaichi made no mention of the war of aggression launched by Japan against neighboring countries and the profound disasters caused by it, nor did he apologize for Japan's history of aggression. Nor did the word “remorse” appear in the speech. In response, Japan's “Mainichi Shimbun” editorial pointed out that Japan's credibility as a peaceful nation will be damaged if the lessons of war cannot be addressed.