Japanese Lawmakers Visit War-Linked Yasukuni Shrine
A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visited the controversial Yasukuni shrine, which honors war dead, including convicted war criminals.
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A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visited the controversial Yasukuni shrine, which honors war dead, including convicted war criminals.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine for its spring rite, drawing criticism and regret from South Korea and concern from China. The shrine honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals, and is seen by some as a symbol of past militarism.
The cherry season for Tokyo starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers.
LDP General Council Chairman Arimura visited Yasukuni Shrine on the morning of the 22nd, during its spring grand festival.
China has lodged a strong protest and solemn representations over the Japanese Prime Minister's ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
China has lodged solemn representations and strongly condemned Japanese leaders and officials for making offerings to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine.
Takaichi, who has a history of regularly visiting the Yasukuni Shrine during its spring and autumn festivals, will reportedly skip the upcoming spring festival visit.