At the start of the year, I pray for the happiness of the Japanese people and peace in the world. |
I believe it is extremely important for the Japanese people to strive to accurately understand this past history along with the ensuing era. |
I believe women have played major roles, both tangible or intangible, in the imperial family. |
I hope that knowledge about past facts will continue to be passed down in a proper manner ... and will be used for future benefit. |
In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated. |
In view of history, I sincerely wish that the ravages of war will never be repeated. With all the Japanese public, I mourn for those who perished in battles and lost their lives in the horrors of war. |
Three million and one hundred thousand Japanese people died in the war, and many foreigners were also victims. |