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Japan's Defense Minister and other politicians visited or sent offerings to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, sparking criticism from peace advocates.
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Japanese Officials Visit Yasukuni Shrine on WWII Anniversary
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News outlets report that the Japanese Defense Minister and other senior politicians visited or sent ritual offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine, a site honoring war dead including convicted war criminals.
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The visits and offerings to Yasukuni Shrine are criticized by peace advocates and Asian neighbors who view it as a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression.
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