Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologized for his country's military aggression during World War II in a statement Monday marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the war. "Japan is resolved to contribute to world peace and prosperity without starting a war again," the prime minister said in the statement. Koizumi said Japan's military aggression had caused tremendous damage and pain to the people of Asian countries. "We humbly accept this kind of historical fact and express anew our deep remorse and sincere apology," Koizumi said.
