Japan has lodged a protest against Russia. The protest is regarding Russia’s decision to declare September 3 as a day of victory over “militaristic Japan.” The Japanese government expresses concern that this move would increase mutual antagonism and finds it deeply regrettable.
The Russian government announced the new holiday on June 25. This date marks the 77th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Japan in World War II. The holiday aims to commemorate the Soviet invasion of Manchuria, which ultimately led to Japan’s surrender.
Japan has historically been sensitive to any suggestion that it was a militaristic power in the past. The country’s constitution, which was drafted after World War II, explicitly renounces war and the use of force to settle international disputes.
The Japanese government intends to persist in urging Russia to reconsider the establishment of the new holiday.
Here are some additional details about the protest:
- The protest was lodged by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.
- Hayashi said the new holiday was “deeply regrettable” and that it would “fan mutual antagonism.”
- The Russian government has not yet responded to the Japanese protest.
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