Emperor Hirohito — "The spirit of cooperation is essential for global peace."

"I hope that the younger generation will learn from the mistakes of the past."

"I consider that the war was brought to an end by the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is true that the Soviet Union's entry into the war was also a factor, but the atomic bom…"

"I hope that Japan will continue to contribute to world peace."

"I am deeply pained by the thought of the people who have suffered and are suffering under the present circumstances. The more I think of the arduous struggles of the officers and men of Our Army and N…"

"The well-being of the people is my utmost concern."