Yohei Kono, who apologized for Japan's wartime sexual abuses of 'comfort women,' dies at 89 ^35.1%

Los Angeles Times - By Mari Yamaguchi - 6/10/2026, 3:09 PM

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Yohei Kono, a veteran Japanese politician who as top government spokesperson offered a historic apology to Asian women over sexual abuses by Japan's wartime military, has died, officials said. He was 89. Kono had placed great importance on promoting friendly ties with China, South Korea and other Asian countries that suffered Japanese... more