Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of the ruling LDP, is considering skipping a visit to Tokyo's war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during its autumn festival, ahead of Japan's busy diplomatic schedule later this month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/08/japan/politics/takaichi-may-skip-yasukuni-shrine-visit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #yasukunishrine #wwii #china #southkorea #us

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Friday, the 80th anniversary of the country's surrender in World War II. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/15/japan/lawmakers-visit-yasukuni-shrine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan#yasukunishrine #wwii #ldp #sanseito #shinjirokoizumi