The Manila Times on MSN

Ex-PM Murayama in WW2 historic apology dies at 101

Japan’s former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who was known for his 1995 “Murayama statement” apologizing to Asian victims of his country’s aggression, died Friday. He was 101.
The Japan News

Beloved Former PM ‘Ton-Chan’ Dedicated Himself to Helping Victims; Murayama Supported Victims of Sarin Attack, Minamata Disease, Atomic Bombings

Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his trademark long eyebrows and nickname “Ton-chan,” passed away on Friday ...