Japan has lodged a protest against Russia over the country's decision to declare Sept. 3 a day of victory over "militaristic Japan" - a move it said would fan mutual antagonism, the top government spokesperson said on Monday.
Obligatory reminder that Japan delegation was invited to the Soviet celebration of the victory over Japan's own allies 24.06.1945. Here are some pictures, especially the bottom one is fun, you can see Japanese delegate congratulating Zhukov while French, Brits and Usians wait for their turn:
Obligatory reminder that Japan delegation was invited to the Soviet celebration of the victory over Japan's own allies 24.06.1945. Here are some pictures, especially the bottom one is fun, you can see Japanese delegate congratulating Zhukov while French, Brits and Usians wait for their turn:
that's a fun bit of history