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Japanese Minister's Yasukuni Shrine Visit Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-08-15 11:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Japan’s Defence Minister Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine, angering China and South Korea on the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender.

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Al Jazeera
Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
2026-08-15 11:09 UTC
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