Sanae Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opted against visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea. While she avoided the site, she did not offer an apology for wartime atrocities, instead focusing her address on Japan’s postwar contributions … Read more