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Japan defense minister visits Yasukuni Shrine as PM stays away

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi paid respects at Yasukuni Shrine while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not attend.
WHO: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi
WHAT: Paid respects at Yasukuni Shrine
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM ET
WHERE: Yasukuni Shrine, Japan
WHY: A scheduled visit to pay respects at the shrine honoring Japan’s war dead.

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