Yasukuni Shrine
Coverage of Yasukuni Shrine in the Nexus archive.
- Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of World War II surrender, addressing that Japan contributes to global peace while avoiding discussion of wartime atrocities. She mourned victims in Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa, and those who perished overseas. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and executives from Takaichi's governing party visited the controversial shrine earlier on.
- 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.
- 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.