Sanae TakaichiAug 15, 2026, 05:03 AMJapan News

Takaichi did not visit the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine.

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The statement reports that Takaichi did not visit the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, while the Defense Minister did.

Defense minister visits war-linked Yasukuni Shrine as Takaichi stays away - The Japan Times. Defense minister visits war-linked Yasukuni Shrine as Takaichi stays away    The Japan Times

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