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Japanese Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni Shrine, Prompting Criticism From Neighbors
Kathmandu— Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, a site honoring millions of war dead including convicted war criminals, prompting strong reactions from neighboring countries. The visit occurred on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II and drew rebukes from both China and South Korea, who view the […]
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Source:ABC News
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Sanae TakaichiMinoru KiharaShinzo AbeShinjiro Koizumi
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Al JazeeraYasukuni Shrine
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JapanChina
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