Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima ahead of the 80th anniversary of the tragedy. The couple visited the cenotaph for the atomic bombing victims, offering white flowers to honor the 140,000 people killed in the Hiroshima bombing. Emperor Naruhito emphasized the importance of remembering the tragedy of World War II and meeting with atomic bombing survivors to share their stories with younger generations. This visit to Hiroshima is part of the Emperor's ongoing efforts to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in various battles during the war.