Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi chose not to visit the Yasukuni Shrine on an important World War II anniversary. The shrine is controversial because of disagreements over how it relates to Japan's wartime past in Asia. Takaichi's decision appears aimed at maintaining better relations with China and South Korea.
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Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit, avoids mention of remorse on surrender anniversary
Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender
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