TOKYO, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
[Provisional translation]
On September 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the 45th Memorial Service for Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives on Duty and, before the souls of the 5,799 firefighters enshrined there, expressed her heartfelt respect and gratitude and paid her sincere tribute to them.The Prime Minister offered a silent prayer and delivered a memorial address, followed by the offering of flowers.In her memorial address, the Prime Minister said as follows:(Prime Minister Takaichi)
On the occasion of the 45th Memorial Service for Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives on Duty, I would like to offer my words of remembrance with the utmost respect....