Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo to pray. Asian neighbors view this shrine as a symbol of Japanese militarism, which explains why the visit is controversial.
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Japan's defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
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Japan's defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
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