Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako, center, are escorted by a member of Japan Self Defense Force as they arrive at the island of Iwo Jima, now officially called Iwo To in Japan, Monday April 7, 2025. (Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool Photo via AP)

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By Associated Press

UPDATED: April 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM PDT

The visit by the royal couple is the first to Iwo Jima.

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Originally Published: April 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM PDT

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Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles

The battle of Iwo Jima lasted from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the United States tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan.

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