Japan Commemorates Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings Amid Shifts in Military Policy

As the nation reflects on the atomic bombings, calls for nuclear disarmament clash with Japan's evolving defense strategies.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki mark 79 years since the atomic bombings with ceremonies emphasizing peace and nuclear disarmament.
Japanese officials urge global leaders to prioritize the abolition of nuclear weapons, citing current global conflicts as a pressing concern.
Japan's military policy is shifting from post-WWII pacifism towards a more assertive defense stance, including reliance on U.S. nuclear deterrence.
The anniversary highlights the devastating impact of the bombings, with survivors continuing to campaign against nuclear weapons.
A notable exclusion at Nagasaki's ceremony was the Israeli ambassador, due to security concerns.