Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. The mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil" on Sunday and denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence. He urged Japan to adhere to its postwar non-nuclear principles. This anniversary coincided with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government revising defense policy to bolster military capability. Takaichi supports nuclear dissuasion, raising speculation about allowing nuclear weapons in Japan. Survivors have expressed frustration over the government's stance. Concerns about easing non-nuclear principles have…
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