Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of WWII surrender, drawing rebukes from China and South Korea. The shrine honors war dead, including convicted war criminals. China strongly condemned the visit and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's offering, while South Korea expressed deep regret.
Japan minister's Yasukuni visit angers China, South Korea
Source: Al Jazeera