Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) bow to an alter to offer prayers to war victims during a government-hosted memorial service in Tokyo, 15 August 2003, marking the 58th aniversary of Japan's surrender at the end of World War II.  Japan marked the 58th anniversary of its surrender in a ceremony led by the emperor and empress, while four cabinet ministers visited the controvisial Yasukuni Shrine.     AFP PHOTO/Toru YAMANAKA  (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP via Getty Images)