Takaichi attends memorial for fallen Self-Defense Forces members
Ceremony October 17.
IllustrationThe defence ministry held its fiscal 2026 memorial for personnel who died in duty on October 17 morning in its memorial area. The prime minister's office confirmed Takaichi's attendance.
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Ceremony October 17.
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The defence ministry held its fiscal 2026 memorial for personnel who died in duty on October 17 morning in its memorial area. The prime minister's office confirmed Takaichi's attendance.
Advance material listed 16 honourees whose deaths were recognised as duty-related between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026. This is not 16 deaths on October 17.
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