End of the World War and Japan's Responsibility

For Japanese people, 15th of August is when our emperor announced the Japan's defeat in the World War Second.

When this day comes, I always think how devastatingly Japan took over its neighbouring countries. I can admit that Japan was wrong even though it was the time of the World War.

However, nowadays, it does not mean we can always look back and regret what our ancestors did;because we are the ones who invaded the countries and the only one who was bombed by nuclear bombs, we should know what peace is supposed to be and how we can bring a peace for the present and even future generations.

We cannot change history, but I believe we can change the present and the future, depending on how we act.

As a country which experienced the severe wars, I think Japan can or should take further actions to contribute to the world security.