Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama passed away due to old age at the age of 101.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi passes away

According to Japanese media, former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama passed away today (October 17) at a hospital in Oita City due to aging, at the age of 101.

Murayama Tomiichi was born on March 3, 1924, in Oita City. He became the Prime Minister of Japan in 1994 and left politics in 2000. On August 15, 1995, then-Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi delivered a speech, acknowledging that Japan had implemented erroneous policies in the past, taking the path of war, "its colonial rule and aggression brought great damage and suffering to many countries, especially the people of Asian countries." He stated that it was necessary to deeply reflect on history and learn from historical lessons, "we must tell the youth about the tragedy of war so that the mistakes of the past are not repeated."

In August 2020, on the 25th anniversary of the "Murayama Statement," Murayama Tomiichi expressed his thoughts through the media, pointing out that at that time, it was important to clarify historical facts, express an apology, and demonstrate a determination not to repeat aggression and colonial rule.

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