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Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni Shrine

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during its autumn festival. The shrine, which honors individuals convicted as war criminals and millions of war dead from World War II, is a contentious symbol of Japan's past militarism for neighboring countries like China and South Korea. While Takaichi has previously visited the shrine, she has refrained from doing so since becoming prime minister, navigating strained relations with China and stable ties with South Korea. AI

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Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni Shrine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrine

    Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, regarded by Japan’s neighbours as a symbol of the country’s past militarism, at the start of its three-day autumn festival. Takaichi, known as a conservative who routinely visited the Sh…

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