Japan's Controversial Remembrance: A Shrine, A History Unforgotten
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 10:44 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat with tributes at the contentious Yasukuni Shrine, symbolic of Japan's wartime past. The visit by Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and others drew criticism from China and South Korea, highlighting ongoing tensions despite efforts to enhance regional security cooperation.
