Japanese Emperor Visited Iwoto (Iwo Jima)

8 Apr 2025

The Japanese Emperor and Empress traveled to the island of Iwoto, formerly pronounced as Iwo Jima, on 7 Apr 2025 and visited two war memorials and a cemetery. The 1945 battle on this small island resulted in approximately 21,000 Japanese and 7,000 American deaths. The visit marked the first of a series of visits to commemorate the 80th anniversary since the end of WW2. The Emperor is scheduled to visit Okinawa and Hiroshima in Jun and Nagasaki in Sep.

For more information:
Kyodo News: Japan imperial couple mourn Iwoto war dead in WWII 80th anniv.
ABC: Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor war dead 80 years after one of WWII's fiercest battles
WW2DB: Battle of Iwo Jima



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