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Japan's First Lady Visits Pearl Harbor Almost 75 Years After Attack

© AP PhotoIn this photo, the battleship USS Arizona belches smoke as it topples over into the sea during a Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941.
In this photo, the battleship USS Arizona belches smoke as it topples over into the sea during a Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941. - Sputnik International
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According to the message posted on Abe's Facebook page, the first lady of Japan, Akie Abe, has paid a visit to the US Pearl Harbor to pay tribute to those that fell victim to the attack by Japan almost 75 years ago.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) The first lady of Japan, Akie Abe, has paid a visit to the US Pearl Harbor to pay tribute to those that fell victim to the attack by Japan almost 75 years ago, according to the message posted on Abe's Facebook page on Monday.

(FILES) A file picture taken on April 24, 2010 shows planes and helicopters stationed at the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma base in Ginowan, Okinawa prefecture - Sputnik International
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Abe posted several photos from her visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. She wrote that she had offered flowers and prayers there.

On May 25, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he had no plans to visit Pearl Harbor in response to US President Barack Obama's visit to Hiroshima.

On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, in the Territory of Hawaii, which was initially planned as a preventive action, but later escalated in a full military strike, with Tokyo eventually declaring war against Washington.

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