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Japan's Yasukuni Shrine Offering Sparks Outrage from Neighbors
8/18/2025
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Story summary
- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine, drawing criticism from China as a "blatant provocation."
- China urged Japan to reflect on its wartime history and distance itself from militarism.
- South Korea expressed disappointment, urging Japan to confront its historical actions.
- Ishiba recognized Japan's wartime past but did not provide a formal apology.
