Japan's defence minister visits war shrine, PM absent
Most outlets reported the defence minister's visit to a shrine honouring Japan's war dead, noting its controversial nature and the prime minister's absence. One outlet specified the shrine as Yasukuni and added that the visit occurred on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, drawing condemnation from China and South Korea.
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Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead
Japan's defense minister visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of its WWII surrender, drawing strong condemnation from China and South Korea over its wartime symbolism.
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Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
Japan's defence minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbours, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.
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