Japan's Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine during autumn festival.
They publishedJapan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrine
17 Oct, 06:06ZTakaichi makes ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine as PM
17 Oct, 06:25ZSouth Korea regrets Takaichi offering to Yasukuni Shrine
First reportenglish.kyodonews.net · 16 Oct, 21:54Z
Latest reportkoreatimes.co.kr · 17 Oct, 07:32Z
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Why it matters
What
The shrine honors Japan’s war dead, including convicted Class-A war criminals.
Why
Its ties to war criminals strain Japan’s regional relations.
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Whether Takaichi visits during the three-day festival.
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Summary
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.
- The offering marks the start of the shrine's three-day autumn festival.
- Takaichi is considered conservative and has historically visited the shrine.
- She has not visited since becoming prime minister on Oct 21 last year.
- Yasukuni honors Class-A war criminals and war dead, straining regional relations.
Summary
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a ritual masakaki tree stand offering.
- The offering was made to the war-related Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.
- The act marked the start of the shrine's autumn festival.
- Takaichi offered in her capacity as prime minister.
- She is expected to skip visits to the shrine during the festival.
Summary
- South Korea expressed regret after Japan's PM sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine.
- Takaichi acted in her capacity as prime minister to mark the shrine's autumn festival.
- She plans not to visit the shrine in person during the festival.
- Yasukuni Shrine honors about 2.46 million war dead, including 14 Class A criminals.
- Seoul urged Japan to face history and show remorse through actions to improve ties.
Summary
- Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine during its autumn festival.
- The offering was sent in her capacity as prime minister, not a personal visit.
- Yasukuni Shrine honors about 2.46 million war dead, including 14 Class A criminals.
- Seoul expressed deep disappointment and regret over the act.
- Korea urged Japan to face history and demonstrate remorse to improve ties.