Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan, express regret on behalf of his country for the treatment of prisoners of war during World War II and also to all of those who were killed.

Fujisaki said in Texas that he would like to express his deepest condolence to all those who have lost their lives in a wart and after the war and their family members. He also added that World War should not be repeated including the sufferings of many people and the prisoners of war.

In the 64th and final reunion for the surviving veterans of one of the war’s most horrific events, sixty-seven veterans were awarded commendations from Pentagon Army Officials and were presented with a US Army Freedom.

In the said celebration, the ambassador said the today, Japan and the United States are the closest friends. [via]