"村山谈话"：衡量日本政府历史认识的试金石 2013年7月19日，人民日报记者刘军国（左）采访村山富 市。 2015年7月23日，村山富市在东京国会议员会馆前发表演 讲。 2018年5月21日，村山富市为人民日报创刊70周年题写的 致辞。 以上图片均为刘军国提供 有一位日本人，他从未想过自己会成为日本首相。然而，他在首相任期内发表的谈话，却成为此后衡量 日本历届政府历史认识的试金石。退出政坛后，他始终为日本坚守和平呐喊，为日中友好奔走。他，就 是村山富市。 村山先生是日本富有正义感的政治家，也是中国人民的老朋友，长期致力于日中友好事业。他见证了日 本战后政治的曲折，也为日中友好留下真诚与担当。得知他去世的消息，我忆及担任人民日报社日本分 社记者期间采访村山先生的点滴，颇为感慨。 10月17日，我在浙江宁波忙着采访，没能及时看手机。临近中午，领导、同事和亲朋的微信消息纷至沓 来，都是同一个内容：日本前首相村山富市逝世。 那一刻，我的思绪一下子回到在日本工作的岁月。2011年到2021年间，我有8年时间在东京常驻，曾多 次采访村山先生，其中既有在东京举行的活动，也有在他大分家中的访谈。节日期间，我也常致电问 候。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasizes the importance of accurately acknowledging Japan's defeat in World War II rather than referring to it as a "termination of war," which he believes misrepresents the essence of the situation [2][5]. Group 1: Historical Context and Personal Influence - Ishiba's perspective is heavily influenced by his father, Shigeru Ishiba Sr., who was a bureaucrat during the war and held a strong anti-war stance [4][5]. - The father’s insistence on referring to Japan's defeat as "defeat" rather than "termination" reflects a broader understanding of the consequences of war [4]. Group 2: Political Implications and Challenges - Ishiba's insistence on confronting the realities of Japan's wartime actions has become a lifelong mission, especially as he navigates the political landscape following the recent electoral defeat of the Liberal Democratic Party [5][6]. - There is significant internal opposition within the LDP regarding Ishiba's views, with some members advocating for adherence to previous statements made by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe [6][7]. Group 3: Future Considerations and Strategic Timing - Ishiba plans to carefully consider the timing and format of his statements regarding Japan's wartime history, aiming to avoid potential political backlash and ensure a thoughtful approach [7][8]. - The potential implications of choosing specific dates for public statements, such as September 2, are being weighed against the risk of legitimizing historical grievances related to territorial disputes with Russia [8].