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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi

Coverage of Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 15 · 03:05 UTCMost recent: Aug 15 · 04:01 UTC
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  • POLITICSAug 15 · 04:01 UTCBLOOMBERG
    China Protests Japan PM, Defense Minister’s Yasukuni Actions

    China lodged a formal protest with Japan concerning Yasukuni actions. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to the shrine, while Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited it on the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.

  • SECURITYAug 15 · 03:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Japan's defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism

    The Japanese defense minister prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, an act seen by Asian neighbors as symbolizing Japan's past militarism. This visit is criticized by China and South Korea for showing a lack of remorse over wartime atrocities. The event intensified tensions amid discussions about increasing military capability under the government.