Takaichi skips controversial shrine on 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender

The prime minister sought to avoid issues with China and South Korea.

Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead

TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a shrine to the nation's war dead on Saturday, prompting rebukes from China and South Korea, which consider it a symbol of ...

Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit, avoids mention of remorse on World War II surrender anniversary

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has repeatedly resisted acknowledging Japan’s wartime aggression and atrocities, marked ...

Japan PM skips controversial shrine visit on anniversary of WW-II surrender

Takaichi also said Japan can play a key role in addressing global challenges as "a dependable nation" in the region ...
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Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country's World War II surrender

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, ...

China blasts Japanese politicians paying respects to Yasukuni war shrine on 81st anniversary of its unconditional surrender

China strongly deplores Japan's negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine, and has lodged serious protests against ...
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Japan's defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has prayed at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian neighbors as a symbol of the country’s past militarism ...
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Japan defense minister visits war shrine, PM stays away

TOKYO — Japan's defense minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged ...