Today, the 15th August is the Day to Commemorate the War Dead and Pray for Peace in Japan.
Also it's called as the Day to commemorating the end of the Second World War.
Wish a peace and your happiest life around the world after 70 years since 1945 !
Link to the statement translated in English by Prime Minister Abe on the 14the August 2015.
今日、８月１５日は終戦記念日（終戦の日）ですね。
戦後７０年を迎えますが、今後も世界平和と皆様の幸せを心よりお祈り申し上げます。