Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, prompting criticism from China and South Korea
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.
Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead - Reuters
“Japan Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni as China Tensions Simmer”
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“Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea”
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Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.