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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM ET
Kajiyama makes offering at Yasukuni Shrine
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Liberal Democratic Party General Council chair Hiroshi Kajiyama visited Yasukuni Shrine during its autumn festival and made a ritual cash offering on behalf of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Takaichi also sent an offering of evergreen twigs on Oct. 17.
WHO: Liberal Democratic Party General Council chair Hiroshi Kajiyama
WHAT: Hiroshi Kajiyama visited Yasukuni Shrine and made a ritual cash offering on behalf of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 12:44 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHY: The offering was made as part of Yasukuni Shrine's autumn festival.
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- Straits Times —
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