Japan’s defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism
Japan's defense minister's visit to a controversial shrine has reignited regional tensions.
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What happened
Japan's defense minister visited the Yasukuni Shrine, a site that honors Japan's war dead. The shrine is seen by some neighbors as a symbol of Japanese militarism. The visit was first reported by U.S.
News & World Report, the South China Morning Post and AP News. The Guardian and Bloomberg.com added that the visit occurred on the anniversary of the end of World War II. The Guardian also noted that the shrine has banned military cosplay ahead of the anniversary.
The shrine's ban on military cosplay was not mentioned by other outlets. The defense minister's visit comes amid simmering tensions with China.
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Who reported it (8)
- Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni shrine Japan Wire by Kyodo News · 5h ago
- A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead AP News · 5h ago
- Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead Reuters · 5h ago
- Japan Defence Minister Visits Contentious Yasukuni Shrine to War Dead U.S. News & World Report · 5h ago
- Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni on WWII anniversary, Koizumi visits shrine South China Morning Post · 5h ago
- Key Japan war shrine bans military cosplay ahead of second world war anniversary The Guardian · 5h ago
- Japan Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni as China Tensions Simmer Bloomberg.com · 5h ago
- Japan’s defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism AP News · 5h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the Yasukuni Shrine?
The Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo that honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals.
Why is the Yasukuni Shrine controversial?
The shrine is controversial because it is seen by some neighbors as a symbol of Japanese militarism.
What is military cosplay?
Military cosplay refers to the practice of dressing up in military uniforms for recreational or ceremonial purposes.
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