The Economic Times

Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk

Nagasaki commemorated the atomic bombing's 81st anniversary with its mayor calling nuclear weapons absolute evil. He urged Japan's government to uphold its non-nuclear principles and reject nuclear deterrence theories. Prime Minister Takaichi's government is revising defense policy, bolstering military offensive capabilities. Survivors expressed frustration over the government's stance and potential easing of non-nuclear principles. The aging survivors worry about their fading memories of the devastating attacks.