Battle Of Okinawa Survivors Share Experiences

Battle of Okinawa survivors share experiences

This year marks 75 years since the fierce Battle of Okinawa in the closing stages of World War Two, which claimed more than 200,000 lives. The coronavirus outbreak has given some the survivors no choice but to share their experiences online rather than face-to-face.

The event was organized by the Japan Veterans Video Archive Project that records the testimonies of survivors.

Remembering The Battle Of Okinawa 75 Years On

Remembering the Battle of Okinawa 75 years on

People in Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa are looking back at one of the fiercest and bloodiest battles of World War Two. Seventy-five years ago today, Japan's military operations against US forces on the islands came to an end.

An annual memorial service was held at the Peace Memorial Park in the city of Itoman on Tuesday. This is where the last major confrontation in the Battle of Okinawa took place.

Remembering Battle Of Okinawa 75 Years On

Remembering Battle of Okinawa 75 years on

People in Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa are observing 75 years since the end of one of the fiercest ground battles in the closing stages of World War Two.

Since early morning, people have been coming out to pray for those who died in the Battle of Okinawa.

Okinawa Marks 75 Years Since Wwii Battle

Okinawa marks 75 years since WWII battle

People in Japan's southwestern prefecture of Okinawa are observing 75 years since the end of fierce ground battles in the closing days of World War Two.

More than 200,000 people lost their lives in the fight, including a quarter of the residents of Okinawa.

Japan Pm Warns Of Prolonged Coronavirus Battle

Japan PM warns of prolonged coronavirus battle

Japan's prime minister has warned people in the country to brace for a prolonged battle against the coronavirus.

Shinzo Abe said that outbreaks in the United States and Europe suggest the number of cases in Japan could jump by more than 30 times in just two weeks.

Abe: Next 2 Weeks 'crucial' In Virus Battle

Abe: Next 2 weeks 'crucial' in virus battle

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has suggested that major sporting, cultural and other events should be canceled, delayed or scaled down for about two weeks amid the new coronavirus outbreak.

Abe was speaking at a government task force meeting at the prime minister's office on Wednesday.