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Japan Defence Minister visits Yasukuni shrine; PM stays away

Published Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Updated August 15

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  • Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the Yasukuni shrine on August 15, 2026.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes the historical and ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding visits to the Yasukuni shrine, particularly with China and South Korea, and notes the potential for Koizumi's visit to further rile these nations.

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