75 years since VJ Day Let's hope the savagery and evil treatment of prisoners of war (including many of our family members from the UK and other countries who suffered in the Far East) is never seen again. Posted: 200815 Today marks the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day. In his letter to veterans of the Far East Campaign today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson writes: ‘You fought for freedom, brought the Second World War to its end, and restored peace and prosperity to the World. ‘All of us who were born after you have benefited from your courage in adversity. On this anniversary - and every day hereafter - you will be remembered.’