April 22, 2005
Japan‘s Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologized for Japan’s war record: “In the past, Japan, through its colonial rule and aggression, caused tremendous damage and suffering to the people of many countries, particularly to those of Asian nations. Japan squarely faces these facts of history in a spirit of humility,” after this Koizumi added that the Japanese people have “feelings of deep remorse and heartfelt apology.”
