Remains of 193 Japanese war dead added to national cemetery

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The remains of 193 Japanese war dead from World War II were added to the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo. The addition brought the total number of people laid to rest there to 371,167.

The interment took place on May 25. The Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery is located in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward.

The cemetery serves as a national resting place for war dead. The latest addition further increased the number of remains held there.

No further details on the background or statements from officials were provided in the reports.

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