Japan’s Takaichi sends Yasukuni shrine offering, South Korea expresses ‘regret’

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering on Tuesday to a shrine honouring the country’s war dead that has long angered neighbouring countries but did not visit in person, media reports and an unidentified source close to the matter said. The Yasukuni shrine in central Tokyo is dedicated to 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in conflicts since the late 19th century. That number includes senior military and political figures convicted by an international...

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Japan training drill turns fatal: 3 soldiers killed in tank misfire

Three Japanese soldiers were killed and one injured when their tank's ammunition misfired during a training exercise in Oita. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the incident as "truly regrettable" and offered condolences as the cause is under investigation.

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Japan PM Takaichi risks China’s wrath with offering to Yasukuni shrine - The Straits Times

Japan PM Takaichi risks China’s wrath with offering to Yasukuni shrine  The Straits Times

Takaichi risks China's wrath with offering to Yasukuni Shrine

The prime minister's offering of a sacred tree was made on the first day of a traditional spring festival.

Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious Yasukuni Shrine, drawing anger and alarm from Chinese netizens - Global Times

Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious Yasukuni Shrine, drawing anger and alarm from Chinese netizens  Global Times