Memorial service honors former officer Hirokage Mizuno's anti-war stance in Matsuyama

A memorial service was held for Hirokage Mizuno, a former military officer known for his anti-war stance. The 81st memorial service took place at Renpukuji Temple in Matsuyama City, with approximately ten relatives and associates attending. Mizuno, a former naval officer, became a bestseller with his war memoir "Kono Issen" but later advocated for peace after witnessing the horrors of war in Europe. Mizuno retired as a captain due to opposition from the military and continued to speak out against war until his death in 1945. The annual service commemorates his legacy.